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Updated daily, the Tank Storage team brings you the latest in storage terminal and technical news, as well as digitalisation strategies, news about the energy transition and incidents around the world
Shell to acquire ARC Resources
Shell has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources, an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. The acquisition accelerates Shell’s
ExxonMobil Fawley completes Southampton pipeline
ExxonMobil Fawley has completed its Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project in a major milestone for UK aviation. The project included upgrading on‑site facilities to increase jet fuel capacity
Iran brings legacy tanker into use as Kharg storage fills
As the US-Iran conflict continues, with a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, indications suggest Iran’s Kharg Island is running out of oil storage space. To mitigate this, Iran has
BOTAŞ to boost Turkey oil storage with new tank farm
Turkey’s BOTAŞ is building a new tank farm at Ceyhan port to expand crude oil storage capacity from 1 million to 45 million barrels. Speaking at the Regulation and Competition
Gerotto accelerates AI-Robotics integration at IFAT
Gerotto is showcasing its acceleration in robotic innovation at the 2026 edition of IFAT, taking place from May 4 to 7 in Munich, Germany. The trade fair is an international
Chane appoints Grischa Sauerberg as COO
Grischa Sauerberg joined Chane as chief commercial officer (CCO) on 1 April. Sauerberg brings more than two decades of international experience across the energy and industrial sectors, including senior leadership
LBC’s Radboud Godron Joins Ammonia Energy Association Board
Radboud Godron, group business development director new energies at LBC Tank Terminals, has been appointed to the Board of the Ammonia Energy Association (AEA). LBC said on LinkedIn: ‘His involvement
deugro delivers equipment for INEOS terminal expansion
Duegro has successfully delivered over 7,324 m3 and over 1,441 tonnes of critical equipment from Oman to Belgium for the INEOS Terminal Expansion Project, on behalf of engineering contractors Worley.
DIRECTANK Becomes Exclusive CST Reseller
CST Industries has announced a new partnership between DIRECTANK and OptiDome, making DIRECTANK the exclusive reseller for CST covers in the US oil & gas market. This partnership brings CST’s
QADworks: How To Collaborate on Digitalisation
Digitalising your terminal can fix real problems – but only with stakeholder engagement from the first step, say the experts at QADworks In the busy world of chemical terminals, missing a small detail can lead to big problems. For a long time, these terminals have used paper to keep track of work. Field workers carry clipboards and paper logs that often get wet, oily, or lost. This way of working is slow. It also keeps terminal workers and outside contractors from working well together. Moving toward a modern terminal is not about taking one huge risk. It is about taking […]
Phillips 66 & Kinder Morgan Advance Western Gateway Pipeline Project
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan have announced the advancement of the Western Gateway Pipeline (Western Gateway), a proposed refined products pipeline system, following a successful second open season that secured
Perpetual Next Engages GLS to Support US Biomethanol
Perpetual Next has engaged Global Location Strategies (GLS) to support the next phase of its US development strategy for biomethanol and torrefaction projects. Under the agreed scope, GLS will assess
Technip Energies Opens London Office
Technip Energies’ CEO Arnaud Pieton celebrated the opening of the company’s new London office with a classic British tea party, alongside UK managing director. Matthew Cheadle. and Genesis managing director,
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Cleared After Oil Spill
An oil spill at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on 10 April has been causing significant disruption. The spill occurred during a bunkering operation in the Deurganck Dock. Although the source
Cashco Acquires 3B Controls
Cashco, a provider of highly-engineered pressure management solutions such as regulators, control valves, and tank safety and storage equipment, and a portfolio company of May River Capital, has acquired 3B
MB Energy to Build Ammonia Import Terminal
Hamburg’s Authority for Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture (BUKEA) has granted MB Energy a permit to build and operate a new ammonia import terminal. Subject to the final investment decision
Dragon LNG Launches Notice for Auction for August 2029
Dragon LNG, a receiving terminal in south-west Wales, UK, has launched a binding capacity auction for approximately 9.3 billion m3 per year of firm regasification capacity, available from 26 August
Emerson: The Easiest Way to Automate Tank Monitoring
Hanna Lundin, product manager at Emerson, explains how the Rosemount 2405 Monitoring Hub is making it more feasible to automate tank monitoring operations In the modern digital age, you might
Sale of Petrofac Asset Solutions to CB&I Completes
CB&I has completed its acquisition of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business, a leading provider of operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning services for onshore and offshore energy assets. ‘Today we embark on
TotalEnergies Makes Hydrocarbon Discovery on Moho License
TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) has made a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license, offshore the Republic of Congo, following the drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well targeting the
Technip Energies Awarded Engineering Contract for Long Son Petrochemicals
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Long Son Petrochemicals Co. for its Long Son Petrochemicals Enhancement project, located on Long Son Island, Vietnam. The contract covers engineering and
Honeywell to Help Boost Fuel Production & Enhance Workforce Capabilities at Dangote Refinery
Honeywell is providing connected services, advanced digital performance monitoring and operator training to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Nigeria — the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. Through this collaboration,
Chevron Confirms Oil Discovery at Bandit Prospect
Chevron has confirmed an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America, as announced by operator Occidental. The exploration well is located in Green Canyon Block 680,
UAB-Online: Redefining Just-In-Time Operations
Hans Bobeldijk, CEO at UAB-Online explains why liquid bulk terminals must move from arrival timing to operational readiness For many years, Just in Time (JIT) in shipping has been discussed
Emerson Top-Entry Cryogenic Valve Limits Leakage & Loss
Emerson has introduced the Fisher IC2 Cryogenic Top-Entry Control Valve, ideal for cold box applications in air separation units, hydrogen liquefaction and LNG production. Cold boxes are insulated enclosures that
US-Iran Ceasefire Lauds Oil Relief
A two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran has been agreed, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A significant relief rally is now underway, as more than
Iran Strikes Kuwait Oil Infrastructure
Firefighters have put out a blaze at one of Kuwait’s major oil refineries, and at the countries airport, following Iranian strikes over the weekend. Drone strikes have caused “severe material
MOL Group Unveils Blue Action 2035
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL Group) has launched Phase 2 of its group management plan: ‘BLUE ACTION 2035’ effective April 1. In Phase 2, the focus of group management will shift
European Commission Calls on EU Countries to Coordinate Security of Supply
Considering the market volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the European Commission is calling on EU countries to make timely and coordinated
Metafuels’ e-SAF project secures €1.92 million Dutch grant
e-SAF developer Metafuels has received a €1.92 million grant by the Dutch government for its Turbe project based in the Netherlands. The grant was awarded through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Chevron Changes Senior Leadership Team
Chevron has announced leadership updates that reflect the company’s continued focus on strong operational performance and safety. Chevron has appointed Daniel Woodall as Chief Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer,
HES International Opens Open Season
HES International has launched an Open Season for CO₂ export terminals in Rotterdam & Wilhelmshaven. The Open Season process gives all market participants an opportunity to secure future terminal future
