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Canada Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Begins Operations
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has been completed in Canada and commenced commercial operations. The expansion project cost $30.9 billion (€28 billion) and involved laying 980 km of pipe
Arabian Chemical Terminals Abu Dhabi Begins Operations
Arabian Chemical Terminals in Abu Dhabi (ACTAD) is has announced the start of operations at its newly built chemical tank storage terminal in Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The terminal
Chevron Joins National Carbon Capture Centre
The US Department of Energy facility, National Carbon Capture Centre (NCCC), has finalised an agreement welcoming Chevron as the project’s newest industrial member. Chevron joins BP, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies as
Air Liquide Open Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Japan
Air Liquide has opened its largest hydrogen refueling station in Japan, located in Mitomiya, Fukushima prefecture, marking a huge step in hydrogen mobility. This refuelling station is strategically located near
Brazil President Lula Fires Petrobras CEO
Shares of Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) have dropped after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired CEO Jean Paul Prates following a dispute over dividend
JERA Unveils 2035 Growth Strategy
JERA has announced its new growth strategy that integrates strategic business pillars and organisational edge, marking a realistic pathway towards 2035, and ultimately its 2050 zero emission goals. Amidst complex
OPW Clean Energy Solutions Expands Model CV Valve Product Line
ACME Cryogenics, part of OPW Clean Energy Solutions, has completed development of new 6” and 8” valve sizes for its Model CV Valve product line. The global investment and growth
Yara Clean Ammonia & AM Green Agree for India Renewable Ammonia
Yara Clean Ammonia and Greenko ZeroC have signed a term sheet for teh supply of renewable ammonia from Phase 1 of AM Green’s ammonia production facility in Kakinada, India. The agreement
ADNOC Delivers CCS-Enabled Certified Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan
ADNOC has delivered the world’s first certified bulk commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia enabled by carbon capture and storage (CCS) to Mitsui & Co for use in clean-power generation in
UM Terminals Invests in Strategic Terminal
UM Terminals has made a multi-million pound investment in one of its key strategic terminals. The investment has been focussed on the company’s Regent Road terminal in Liverpool, UK, which
GE Vernova & CIC to Develop Renewable Hydrogen Production
Climate Impact Corporation (CIC) today announced a non-binding agreement with GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business (GE Vernova) to lay out their intentions to collaborate on a design for the possible
ExxonMobil Partners with QatarEnergy for Exploration Blocks
ExxonMobil has brought in QatarEnergy as its new partner in two exploration blocks off the coast of Egypt. QatarEnergy has acquired a 40% participating interest in the Cairo and Masry
Thailand Chemical Storage Tank Fire Kills One
At least one person was killed and four others were injured after a huge fire broke out at a chemical storage tank in an Eastern Thailand industrial park on Thursday
Proton Ventures & LBC Tank Terminals to Develop Ammonia Terminal Operations in Europe and North America
Proton Ventures and LBC Tank Terminals are collaborating on a strategic joint venture aimed at developing ammonia terminal operations across northwestern Europe and North America. This partnership unites Proton Ventures’
INEOS Completes Purchase of LyondellBasell’s Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives Business
LyondellBasell has sold its Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives (EO&D) business and associated production facilities located in Bayport, Texas to INEOS Oxide. Tobias Hannemann, CEO of INEOS Oxide says: ‘We are
DFS Launches Automatic Tank Gauge Console
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has launched its latest automatic tank gauge (ATG) console, the ProGauge MagLink LX Ultimate. Established in 1993, ProGauge (formerly Start Italiana) has evolved into a leading
Trafigura to Acquire Greenergy’s Canadian Operations
Trafigura Group and Greenergy have announced that Trafigura has expanded its agreement with Brookfield Asset Management and its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners to include Greenergy’s Canadian supply operations for
VTTI to Acquire 50% of UK’s Dragon LNG
VTTI is set to acquire Ancala’s 50% share of Dragon LNG. The terminal consists of LNG receiving, storage, reliquefication, regasification and send-out facilities. The remaining 50% will be held by
Exolum Invests €12 million in Lanzarote Airport Fuel Terminal
Exolum will invest €12 million in the construction of a new aviation fuel storage terminal and a new loading area for refuelling units at the Lanzarote airport, Spain. This new
ADNOC Signs Third Long-Term Heads of Agreement for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC has signed a 15-year Heads of Agreement (LNG agreement) with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), one of the largest energy companies in Germany, for the delivery of 0.6 million
TC Energy Achieves Record Natural Gas Deliveries
Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy has reported its first quarter results for 2024 with a message from CEO François Poirier: ‘Throughout the first quarter of 2024, TC Energy continued to
Shell to Sell Interest in Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park to CAPGC
Shell Singapore has reached an agreement to sell its Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore to CAPGC, a joint venture company between Chandra Asri Capital and Glencore Asian Holdings. The
Sempra Launches Wind Project
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra has reached a positive final investment decision for the development, construction and operation of the Cimarron wind project, the third phase of the Energía
Petrobras to Invest in Green Energies
While speaking on a panel sessions at OTC in Houtson, Texas, Petrobras’ president Jean Paul Prates, declared that the oil and gas sector is a key piece in structuring the
American Petroleum Institute Releases Annual 2023 Performance Report in coordination with the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released its annual 2023 Performance Report in coordination with the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA), outlining the pipeline industry’s continuing record of safety performance
24th Annual Qatarization Review Underway
His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, chaired the Energy Sector’s 24th Annual Qatarization Review meeting in the presence of senior executives and representatives
Singapore Polytechnic and Vopak Collaborate for Maritime Safety
Singapore Polytechnic and Vopak have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on equipping the faculty members of the Singapore Maritime Academy with the knowledge and skills in the
EU Awards €720m to Green Hydrogen Projects
The EU has awarded €720 million to green hydrogen projects in the first European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) subsidy auction, aiming to bridge the gap between renewable hydrogen and fossil fuel
Shell Energy & Chemicals Park Rotterdam Uses UAB-Online Software
Shell has officially integrated UAB-Online’s innovative liquid bulk handling software into its sea shipping operations at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This marks a significant step forward
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Signs MoU with Namport
Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have joined forces and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the hydrogen economy. The agreement was signed in the
Topsoe Awarded FEED Contract for US Ammonia Plant
Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has signed a contract with CF Industries, the world’s largest producer of ammonia, for the licensing and engineering supporting a front-end
Advario Joins SOHAR Port & Freezone Net Zero Alliance
Terminal company Advario has joined the SOHAR Port and Freezone Net-Zero Alliance. SOHAR Port and Freezone is a deep-sea port and adjacent free zone in the Middle East, located in
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