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Kate Rainford

Kate is our deputy editor at Tank Storage Magazine
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Kate Rainford

John Crane Marks 50 Years Of Dry Gas Seals

John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, is marking 50 years since a breakthrough that revolutionised gas compression sealing. In 1976, the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal transformed compressor reliability and set a new global benchmark for sealing performance, safety and efficiency. While pioneering work on non-contacting spiral-groove technology began in 1968, and the first commercially installation was achieved in 1975, it was the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal in 1976 that created a true turning point for […]

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Zeeco Aquires Devco Process Heaters

Zeeco has acquired Devco Process Heaters, a Tulsa-based fired-heater design and technology company. The move strengthens Zeeco’s position in the United States midstream oil and gas market. Through its newly expanded capabilities, Zeeco will be a comprehensive single-source provider not only of combustion equipment but also of installation, field service, construction, and aftermarket solutions. Combined with Zeeco’s industry-leading, company-owned manufacturing facilities, this acquisition ensures fast, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of complete combustion equipment solutions. The acquisition included Devco Heaters’ brand, existing products, and expertise. All former Devco Heaters employees, including owner Jeff Hutsell, have been integrated into new and expanded […]

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StocExpo 2026: Fuelling Global Collaboration

Discover how StocExpo 2026 is defining the next era of tank storage The global energy system is changing faster than at any point in recent decades, and Europe’s tank storage sector is feeling that pressure firsthand. Traditional fossil fuel logistics are being reshaped by demand for cleaner molecules, a growing mix of alternative fuels, tightening environmental rules and increasing scrutiny from policymakers and investors. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and shifting supply routes are forcing operators to rethink how they store products, plan investments and work with partners across the chain. What has become clear is that no terminal, […]

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Eni Spins Off Refineries & Depots

Eni has announced that the business branch of its Refining Evolution and Transformation unit has been transferred to the new company Eni Industrial Evolution S.p.A., which will aim to ensure

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BP Announces Meg O’Neill As New CEO

The Bp Board has appointed Meg O’Neill as bp’s next chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 April 2026. Murray Auchincloss has decided to step down from his position as CEO

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MISTRAS Awarded NDT Services Contract by Bechtel

MISTRAS has announced that Bechtel has selected the company to deliver non-destructive testing (NDT) services for the Woodside Louisiana LNG terminal, a multibillion-dollar LNG production and export facility under construction

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Med Hub Day: The Future Of Liquid Bulk

Kate Rainford reports back from Port Tarragona after another successful edition of Med Hub Day The Port of Tarragona hosted the 9th edition of Med Hub Day on 13 and 14 November, continuing to address the industrial developments of chemical and petrochemical products in the Mediterranean cluster. The event welcomed a range of industry professionals, prompting networking opportunities and insightful presentations over the two days. The focus revolved around the challenges of the energy transition and the need to adapt port and logistics infrastructures to new fuels and energy flows. The president of the Port Authority of Tarragona, Santiago J […]

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Tepsa Expands Capacity in Tarragona

Tepsa Tarragona has officially launched Tank Pit 9, adding 21,000 m³ of new capacity and bringing the terminal’s total to 128,000 m³. In a post on LinkedIn, the company said: ‘Over

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VIDA Bioenergy Commissions Liquid CO₂ Plant

VIDA bioenergy has commissioned its first biogenic CO₂ recovery and liquefaction facility at its Glentham site in the United Kingdom. This achievement marks an important step in the sustainable production

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ERGIL Completes Two Floating Roof Projects

ERGIL, a global provider of storage tank equipment, process solutions, and emission-control technologies, has announced the successful engineering, design, and manufacturing of two internal floating roof (IFR) systems for TOTAL

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