In Latin America, specifically in Argentina, there’s a burgeoning petroleum boom, largely thanks to the Vaca Muerta field, known for its substantial shale gas and oil reserves. However, this surge in oil output necessitates extensive fluid storage capacity, primarily in vertical oil storage tanks, which have proven vulnerable to extreme weather events, particularly high-speed winds, leading to potential severe damage.
Assessing the wind vulnerability of Patagonia’s oil storage tanks
