Rubis Terminal Rotterdam Begins Expansion Phase 4
Rubis Terminal Rotterdam (the Netherlands) has begun the expansion of Phase 4 of its project. As per tradition, a coin was tossed in to the first piling, to bring good […]
GES & Provaris to Develop Rotterdam Hydrogen Import Facility
Global Energy Storage (GES) and Provaris Energy have entered a collaboration agreement to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility at the GES terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. GES is developing […]
Kent Wins 3-Year Framework Contract with Repsol Norge
Kent, a global integrated energy services provider has been awarded a comprehensive 3-year framework contract with Repsol Norge for various operations in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. This […]
ACME Group and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies to jointly explore hydrogen value chains from Oman to Europe
ACME Group and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a feasibility study to explore the joint development of large-scale hydrogen supply chains from […]
Nine Injured in Pemex Akal-B Oil Production Platform Fire Offshore Mexico
Mexico’s state-controlled oil company said a fire at one of its Akal-B oil platforms in the Campeche Bank left nine people injured Saturday afternoon. Petroleos Mexicanos, (Pemex), said two of […]
Yara Clean Ammonia & Azane Granted Safety Permit To Build Low Emission Ammonia Bunkering Terminal
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has given approval to construct Yara and Azane’s planned ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway. The permit marks a significant milestone […]
Neste & Lotte Chemical Team Up On Renewable Chemicals and Plastics
Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical are teaming up to make chemicals and plastics more sustainable. The companies embark on a strategic collaboration to replace fossil resources with […]
Chart Industries: Cryogenic Storage & Its Role In Future Fuels
With natural gas viewed as the gateway fuel to a lower carbon energy future, including hydrogen at scale, cryogenic processing technology is an important vehicle for the liquefaction of the molecules leading to more efficient storage and transportation, compared with compression and pipelines. Liquefaction is the process that converts gas to a liquid, significantly reducing its volume making it available to transport and store at low pressure in insulated containers. Everyone will be familiar with seeing tankers and trailers on the roadways transporting liquid gases and similarly with the tanks that store them at industrial premises, hospitals, laboratories etc. Chart […]
Lochard Energy to Receive ARENA Hydrogen Funding
Lochard Energy is set to receive $2 m from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for an 18-month feasibility study to assess the technical and commercial viability of storing hydrogen […]
TotalEnergies Launches Belgium Battery Storage
On 3 April, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten visited TotalEnergies’ Antwerp refinery battery storage project. TotalEnergies announced the development of a second similar project in Belgium on the […]
Yara Clean Ammonia Appoints New CEO
Hans Olav Raen has been appointed CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia, effective 1 May 2024. Raen has been business director, heading OCI’s fertilizers business in Europe. He has more than […]
Dantec: The Age Of PTFE-Coated Hose Fittings
In the dynamic and challenging landscape of the petrochemical industry, the quest for innovative solutions to enhance safety, durability, and efficiency has never been more critical. Dantec has now made advancements in PTFE-coated hose fittings, reshaping the way industries address challenges in applications where traditional metal fittings are not suitable. Dantec composite hoses have earned a distinguished reputation for being a reliable and robust solution in the petrochemical industry. The unique construction of these hoses involves layers of diverse materials strategically combined to create a resilient and versatile product. Chemical resistance & corrosion protection: One of the standout features of […]
McDermott Awarded Offshore Contract from PTTEP
McDermott has been awarded a sizeable offshore transportation, installation and commissioning contract from PTTEP Sabah Oil Limited (PTTEP) for the Kikeh subsea gas lift project, located 75 miles (120 kilometres) northwest of the island of Labuan, offshore Sabah in East Malaysia. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will remove the existing flexible gas lift riser and perform the installation and commissioning of a new dynamic riser section and flowline comprised of two thermoplastic composite pipe jumpers. This will enable gas delivery to a subsea production system tied back to the Kikeh floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. ‘McDermott […]
INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies’ Petrochemical Assets in Southern France
INEOS has completed the acquisition of TotalEnergies’ 50% share of Naphtachimie (720 ktpa steam cracker), Appryl (300 ktpa polypropylene business), Gexaro (270 ktpa aromatics business) and 3TC (naphtha storage) announced […]
EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires Tokyo Gas’ Australian LNG Portfolio
MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced the completion of its […]
Mesa ETP: Seal Replacement For Efficient Maintenance
In the world of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), project managers who oversee storage terminals grapple with numerous challenges each day. These range from tight budgets and high maintenance expenses, to the critical need for minimizing tank downtime while maintaining safety records. Mesa ETP recently collaborated with a project manager who dealt with these challenges and was presented with Mesa ETP’s ClipLock solution, transforming their approach to tank seal replacement maintenance. Crude Realities A project manager at a storage terminal in the western United States was overseeing the maintenance of tanks that stored a variety of products, including crude oil […]
Setpoint Partners with Protego
Setpoint Integrated Solutions has announced a strategic alliance with Protego, a global leader in tank equipment and safety solutions for industrial process applications. As of April 1, 2024, Setpoint Integrated […]
Vitol Completes First Delivery of B30 Biofuel Blend in Singapore
Vitol Bunkers has completed the first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore, the first time that biofuel above concentration B25 has been delivered. A total of 1,100 MT of […]
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After the success of StocExpo and huge interest in our Tank Storage Membership options, Tank Storage Magazine is offering a one-month trial to all free and premium members, to see […]
Fives Selected for Renewable Energy Storage Project
Fives has been selected by the Chinese company Zhonglv Zhongke Energy Storage Technology Co for the supply of cryogenic equipment as part of the largest renewable energy storage project on […]
TotalEnergies Acquires Talos Low Carbon Solutions
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Talos Low Carbon Solutions (TLCS), an early-mover American company focused on carbon capture and storage. After completion of the transaction, TotalEnergies […]
Ørsted to Receive US Department of Energy Decarbonisation Funding
Ørsted, a leading US clean energy developer, has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $100 million […]
Texas LNG Agrees LNG Offtake with Gunvor Group
Texas LNG Brownsville, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has signed a Heads of Agreement with Gunvor Group through its subsidiary Gunvor Singapore for a 20-year LNG FOB sale and […]
VTTI & IKAV to Purchase Majority Ownership of Adriatic LNG
VTTI, a global leader in energy storage and developer of energy infrastructure, and IKAV, an international asset management group headquartered in Germany, have entered a consortium to acquire majority ownership […]
Tecam Showcases Emissions Treatment at StocExpo 2024
Tecam, a leading environmental technology company, proudly announces its successful participation at StocExpo 2024, the meeting point for tank terminals in Europe. Held on 12-13 March in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, […]
Odfjell Publishes 2023 Results
Odfjell has reported its results for 2023. Looking at both the shipping and storage terminals elements of the business, Odfjell has reported strong achievements in key operational areas throughout the […]
Woodside Sells 10% Interest in Scarborough JV
Woodside has completed the sale of a 10% non-operating participating interest in its Scarborough Joint Venture to LJ Scarborough Pty Ltd (LNG Japan). The completion follows Woodside’s announcement on 8 […]
Doosan Fuel Cell Passes DNV Test
Doosan Fuel Cell’s solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack has passed a DNV environmental test for marine use. Developed by a consortium of Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), Shell, […]
Odfjell Terminals US Completes Bay 13 Project
Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) has announced the successful completion of the construction and commissioning of its Bay 13 project at its Houston Terminal, Texas. The expansion features nine new tanks, […]
World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition Returns to Rotterdam
The World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition, a pivotal event in the global hydrogen industry, is set to return to Rotterdam with its largest and most influential edition yet. Taking place at the Rotterdam Ahoy, this summit & exhibition marks a significant moment in the industry’s calendar, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and groundbreaking advancements in the field of hydrogen technology. As part of the SEC World Hydrogen Series, the Official World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam is proud to announce its partnership with esteemed entities including the Government of the Netherlands, Province of Zuid-Holland, the Port of […]
StocExpo 2024 brings the international storage sector together for another fantastic event
On 12 and 13 March, terminal professionals from 72 countries descended on Rotterdam to attend the world-leading tank storage and energy infrastructure event. International representatives from the likes of Saudi Aramco, Neste, McDermott, Transpetro, Arabian Chemical Terminal, Uniper, Copec, Ageo, Gunvor, Poliport, OCI and many more came together to learn, network and gain new ideas from the show’s exhibitors. Over 3,500 attendees saw new products and services from leading suppliers including Chart Industries, Emerson, TRAPIL, Kanon, HMT, Belven, GPI Group, Honeywell, Endress+Hauser, Crea Construct, Linde, Bilfinger Tebodin, and Geldof. ‘Seeing professionals from various backgrounds come together in one location to […]
JERA and ExxonMobil Partner for Hydrogen
JERA has reached a project framework agreement with ExxonMobil to jointly explore the development of a low carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project in the United States. ExxonMobil is currently […]
