The 2025 Global Tank Storage Awards, held on March 10th in Rotterdam, brought together 200 industry professionals to celebrate innovation, efficiency and safety in terminal operations. This year’s awards marked a special occasion as Tank Storage Magazine and StocExpo celebrated their 20th anniversaries, with new award categories highlighting the industry's evolving needs.
Among the distinguished winners, CLIIN Robotics proudly secured Bronze in the Drones & Robotics Solution category, recognizing our Tank Cleaning Robot (TCR) for its transformative impact on terminal operations. This achievement reflects our commitment to advancing efficiency, safety and sustainability in storage tank cleaning for the oil and gas industry.
Revolutionizing Tank Cleaning with Robotics
Traditional tank cleaning methods involve significant safety risks, high labor costs and lengthy downtime. The CLIIN Tank Cleaning Robot (TCR) changes this landscape by offering an intrinsically safe, ATEX-certified solution designed for hazardous environments.
- Enhanced Safety: By eliminating the need for scaffolding, the TCR besides cutting costs and time also significantly reduces the risks associated with working at heights. Operators can manage the robot remotely from the ground, minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions.
- Increased Efficiency: The TCR cleans up to 800 m² per hour, drastically reducing cleaning time compared to manual methods, which can take weeks.
- Lower Operational Costs: Without the need of scaffolding and with only two operators required, the TCR cuts down on manpower costs while maximizing uptime.
- Sustainability in Action: The TCR relies solely on high-pressure water, eliminating the use of chemicals and reducing environmental impact.
Award-Winning Innovation in Action
The Global Tank Storage Awards recognized Energy Robotics with Gold, Square Robot with Silver and CLIIN Robotics with Bronze for their pioneering advancements in automation. Judges were particularly impressed by Energy Robotics’ AI-driven technology, but CLIIN Robotics’ impact was clear—delivering a simple, safe and sustainable solution for storage tank cleaning.
Our recognition at these prestigious awards underscores our commitment to innovation in terminal operations. By combining advanced robotics with industry-specific safety and efficiency standards, CLIIN Robotics continues to lead the way in redefining industrial cleaning solutions.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees driving excellence in the tank storage industry! For more information, visit the official Tank Storage Awards 2025 winners list.
