The International Liquid Terminals Association recently recognized outstanding individuals and companies during the ILTA 2025 Safety and Leadership Awards Breakfast in Houston.
Each year, ILTA presents the Safety Excellence Awards to member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance and a deeply rooted commitment to workplace safety during its annual conference and trade show. To be eligible, ILTA members must complete a straightforward reporting process aligned with U.S. OSHA Forms 300 and 300A. Companies that go above and beyond in reducing incidents and promoting a culture of safety are recognized with this award—a reflection of the industry’s shared commitment to protecting workers and operating responsibly.
“ILTA congratulates all of the 2025 award recipients and thanks them for leading the way in safety, service, and operational excellence,” the association said in a news release.
Safety Excellence Award recipients
- Advario North America
- Benchmark River and Rail Terminals
- BWC Terminals
- Canal Terminal Company
- CITGO Petroleum Corporation
- Colonial Pipeline Company
- Delek Logistics Partners
- Enbridge US Gulf Coast Terminals
- Energy Transfer
- Flint Hills Resources
- Howard Energy Partners
- Intercontinental Terminals Company
- Jefferson Energy
- Kinder Morgan
- LBC Baton Rouge
- LBC Freeport
- Marathon Petroleum Company
- Martin Midstream Partners
- MIPC
- Motus Energy
- Murphy Oil USA
- ONEOK
- Saudi Aramco
- Shell Pipeline Company
- Stolthaven Terminals Houston
- USD Group
- Vecenergy
- Vopak North America
The Platinum Safety Award is ILTA’s highest safety honor. To receive this distinction, companies must achieve an average total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of 0.5 or less per 100 employees and submit a detailed description of their company’s safety programs. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of peer safety professionals who evaluate both safety performance and the strength of a company’s safety culture.
Platinum Safety Award winners
- Small company: Howard Energy Partners
- Large company: Marathon Petroleum Company
In addition to safety excellence, ILTA also recognized outstanding individual contributions through its annual leadership awards.
Outstanding Young Professional Award recipient
- Marissa Karl, Buckeye Partners
Distinguished Service Award recipient
- Harold Laurence, Trinity Consultants