Townsend Hilliard

Townsend Hilliard is the President of PURGIT Vapor Control Systems, a position he has held since March 2008.1 PURGIT is a full-service vapor control business specializing in atmospheric anhydrous ammonia (NH3), propane (LPG), and natural gas (LNG) storage tank purges and commissioning, as well as nitrogen tank purges.1

Hilliard's company, PURGIT, offers a variety of emission-control products and services, including:

1. Portable-flare and fixed-flare systems
2. Refrigerated vapor recovery units (RVRUs)
3. Storage tank, pipeline, and tank barge degassing applications
4. Mobile equipment for vapor and gas emission control on a rental basis3

PURGIT's innovative approach to vapor control has revolutionized barge and tank cleaning methods.2 The company is headquartered in Pasadena, Texas.2

Hilliard attended Texas A&M University from 1999 to 2003.1 He is known in the industry for his expertise in vapor control systems and has spoken about the financial and environmental benefits of proper vapor control in midstream operations.3