Crea Construct: Why Choose A Pre-Fab Pump And Valve Room
Learn how a Crea Construct prefabricated unit can benefit your terminal In the petrochemical sector constructing a pump and valve room on site is not always easy. Starting with the first projects in the petrochemical sector, Crea Construct noticed that construction of the pump and valve room on site was not always easy. Often, a lot of valuable time can be lost due to difficult weather conditions, strict safety regulations and coordination with other works in progress. The circumstances on site can also lead to more errors during installation, and therefore more work afterwards. Efficiency & Precision Crea […]
Tecam: How Waste can be a Profitable Output
José Miguel González, Tecam’s engineering director, explains why terminals should be making the most of their waste Dozens of barges, hundreds of trucks and thousands of gallons of valuable products are stored in tanks at a terminal. Terminal operators have enough parameters to organise and pay attention to, so that the terminal and consequently the business run efficiently and optimised. And all of course under highly safe and environmentally friendly requirements. It is not a small deal of work that is being managed. An external observer could say that a tank terminal is like a big black box with […]
UKIFDA Announces Awards Shortlist for 2024
UKIFDA has announced the full shortlist for its awards in the run up to the expo and conference on 10 & 11 April. The winners and runners-up of these prestigious awards will be announced at the EXPO 2024 Awards Dinner, sponsored by Mabanaft, on the evening of April 10 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, UK. The shortlists consist of exceptional individuals and companies that have demonstrated remarkable performance over the past year. Three outstanding individuals have been shortlisted for the UKIFDA Driver of the Year 2024 award, sponsored by OAMPS. The finalists are: James Casey (Barton Petroleum), Leah Snow (NWF […]
Inter Terminals Sweden Partners with SAS for SAF
Inter Terminals Sweden, in collaboration with SAS, is expanding its aviation fuel facility in the Port of Gävle by converting tanks from conventional fossil heating oil storage to a blending […]
VTTI to explore bio-energy in the Netherlands
VTTI is exploring the possibility of developing a large-scale bio-energy installation at Zevenellen business park in Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands. VTTI Bio-Energy Limburg’s primary objective is to pave the way […]
Exolum wins contract for terminal at Port of Gijon
Exolum has won the tender to manage a 67,000 m3 capacity bulk liquid product storage terminal located on La Osa pier at the port of Gijon, Spain, after winning the […]
Assentech Sales: Reducing Emissions At Green Facilities
The experts at Assentech explain how it’s pioneering solutions for engineers in quantifying and mitigating methane emissions in biogas sites In an era marked by increasing environmental consciousness and a demand for sustainable solutions, the role of companies like Assentech Sales is paramount. As the global community grapples with the challenges posed by climate change, the biogas industry emerges as a critical player in the transition towards cleaner energy. Assentech, with its innovative products and a commitment to environmental responsibility, stands at the forefront of supporting engineers in biogas sites to tackle methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. […]
TWTG Introduces Advanced Sensor Fusion Technology
TWTG has announced the launch of new sensor fusion technology for compatible sensors within the company’s NEON product range. Sensor fusion technology represents a significant stride in I-IoT and the […]
Shell Chemicals supplies Braskem with bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene
Shell Chemicals recently started to supply Braskem with bio-attributed and bio-circular propylene feedstocks, based on a mass balance approach and independently certified by a third party. Braskem will use the […]
Chevron and JX collaborate for CCS
JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation and Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides a framework to evaluate […]
Advanced 3D Laser Solutions: Optimising Assets On Site
The team at Advanced 3D Laser Solutions explain how laser mapping assets can benefit your tank terminal Your terminal assets are instrumental to the success of your business. A3D’s digital products will give you the flexibility to view and manage the health of your terminals with confidence – to achieve operational, safety and regulatory compliance and to manage market volatility, environmental, financial and employee risks to achieve your productivity goals. With accurate data captured from laser scanning, A3D can provide a complete documented picture of your facility. With its 4D Lizard software, terminal operators can plan schedules, manage maintenance, […]
ThinkTank: Enhancing Fire Safety At Modern Terminals
The team at ThinkTank explain how the use of fusible link valves in modern fire protection systems can improve safety and efficiency on site Fire safety is a critical concern, especially for tank systems where risks are high. Selecting effective fire protection measures is vital to prevent disasters, both from a human and environmental standpoint, as well as a financial view. Fusible link valves stand out as essential components in these systems. Their role in automatically shutting off fuel supply during fires makes them indispensable for ensuring safety in tank environments. Benefits Of Fusible Link Valves Fusible link […]
Gerotto: Ensuring Safety With Robotic Tank Cleaning
Gerotto examines how the use of robots can make desludging an external floating roof crude oil tank easier Crude oil is one of the toughest materials that can be found in a tank. The mixture of hydrocarbons that makes up the oil will vary depending on the place where the oil is found. This has a big impact on the harshness of the product. The quantity of sulphur determines if the petroleum is labelled as ‘sweet crude’ (<0.5% of sulphurs) or ‘sour crude’ (>0.5% of sulphurs) and the concentration of sulphur or oxygen in the oil can cause corrosion […]
Vopak to partner with Air Liquide for Singapore ammonia & hydrogen
Vopak has signed an agreement with Air Liquide to develop and operate infrastructure for ammonia import, cracking and hydrogen distribution in Singapore. The companies will look at developing low-carbon ammonia […]
SBM Offshore and Technip Energies Partner for Floating Offshore Wind
SBM Offshore and Technip Energies are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the creation of a joint venture entity, EkWiL. The new company will be […]
AUMA launches smart PROFOX-X actuators
Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has launched the small and smart PROFOX-X actuators, setting new standards in safe and precise valve control in oil and gas applications. ‘With the new PROFOX-X […]
Shell Publishes Energy Transition Update
Shell has published its first energy transition update since the launch of its Powering Progress strategy in 2021. At its Capital Markets Day in June 2023, Shell outlined how its […]
StocExpo Closes its Doors for 2024
As the sister publication for StocExpo, we might be slightly biased when we say that StocExpo 2024 was a huge success – but that’s no exaggeration. Readers will surely know by now that StocExpo 2024 took place on 12 & 13 March at the Rotterdam Ahoy this year, and the event was well-attended by a range of terminal managers, operators, CEOs and more from across the globe. Taking place across just two days for the first time ever, the Euro Tank Terminal tour was a highly popular attraction on day zero, leaving many visitors and delegates wanting more, and keen […]
StocExpo 2024 Stand Winners Revealed
On 12 March, the StocExpo team presented a series of awards to exhibitors at the 2024 event. Looking at imaginative, creative and sustainable qualities, the winners were as follows: Best Stand Entertainment: Carbis Loadtech With a car racing simulation, Carbis Loadtech was able to attract high quality visitors to its stand, ready to beat the best score, and have meaningful, constructive conversations with clients. Most Sustainable Stand: CreaConstruct CreaConstruct’s impressive stand is completely reusable, and has been in use for over a decade – but still looking sleek, professional and bringing people in for conversations on site. Best Marketing […]
2024 Global Tank Storage Award winners revealed at StocExpo
This year’s Global Tank Storage Awards ceremony brought together over 200 terminal professionals on the 12 March in Rotterdam to celebrate 2024’s winning entries. Companies and individuals were recognized for their achievements in innovation, sustainability, safety and preparing for the future of the tank storage sector. The Digital Solution award went to Gizil for its Virtual Plant technology. The judges thought the Virtual Plant was a trailblazing solution that sets a new standard for digital twin technology. The Drones & robotics award was given to Square Robot, for its Factory Mutual Class 1 Division II Certified Inspection Robots. The judges […]
Siemens hosts FETSA delegates in StocExpo warm-up
Last night, FETSA members and guests gathered to network and share knowledge at a dinner hosted by Siemens. The company treated attendees to a meal at The Millen, Rotterdam, after […]
StocExpo delegates receive exclusive access to terminal tour
The long-awaited StocExpo opens its doors this morning at 9:00am at the Rotterdam Ahoy (and there’s still time to register now). The premier event that brings the liquid bulk and […]
Event Review: IE Week 2024
Bringing together energy professionals from all over the world, International Energy Week is the place where oil and gas industry leaders are joined by senior officials and influencers from the wider energy world, as well as government representatives, environmental NGOs, and scientists and academics, to assess the technologies, business models, and skills needed for a net zero future. This year’s event focused on delivering a just energy transition. The first mission was to define this – a just transition would not only deliver green energy, but would be considerate of the implications this could have regarding job losses, energy bills […]
3X Engineering: Repair, Not Replace
The experts at 3X Engineering share a use-case for their ReinforceKit patch tank roof repair and reinforcement solution Tank Roofs are an integral part of a healthy asset. With proper maintenance, they can last for decades. But when a tank roof fails, is replacement really the only option? 3X Engineering’s ReinforceKit patch is a wet lay-up patch repair system designed to reinforce tanks and pressure vessels, restore original asset integrity and prevent further deterioration. Each repair using the ReinforceKit is tailored to suit the needs of the facility. The repair can be made while the tank is online, meaning […]
StocExpo 2024 opens this week!
Tank storage industry VIPs and decisionmakers from around the world will descend upon Rotterdam next week (12 – 13 March) for StocExpo, the world’s most important tank storage event. StocExpo returns next week with a world-beating exhibition featuring big names from 25+ countries, including Chart Industries, TRAPIL, Kanon, HMT, GPI Group, Sky Access, Crea Construct, Linde, Bilfinger Tebodin, Geldof and many more. The show floor will also feature cutting-edge tech demos from AI and robotics specialists from all over the world, such as Viewport, Terra, Gerotto Flyability, Square Robot, AIS, Voliro, and Cliin, and many more. StocExpo’s conference, produced by […]
RenewableNI empowering women and inspiring inclusivity
Over 100 women from the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this week to discuss increasing diversity and inclusion ahead of International Women’s Day 2024. RenewableNI’s Women in Renewables event, in partnership with A&L Goodbody is the only all-female event in UK and Ireland in the renewable industry. Returning for the second year, the event provides a valuable platform to champion female voices and highlight role models. Women in Renewables was opened by a keynote speech by Kate Nicholl MLA, Alliance Party spokesperson for Early Years and Childcare. Kate drew on her personal experience as a working mother, […]
BWC Terminals CEO Mike Suder Announces Retirement
BWC Terminals, a provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services in North America, announced today that Mike Suder, CEO and member of the Board of Directors, will retire effective […]
Annual CO2 reduction of 3000 tonnes due to steam network
The Province of Zuid-Holland have announced that neighbouring companies Recycling Kombinatie REKO and Koole Tankstorage Pernis have joined forces with the construction of a steam pipeline between the two companies. […]
EPT for Storage Tanks: Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Floating Roofs
The experts at EPT discuss how its approach to GRP roofs reduces maintenance costs and minimises environmental risks The development of EPT’s segment construction method for manufacturing non-metallic floating roofs represents a significant leap forward in the field of tank storage technology. This approach addresses several of the longstanding challenges faced in the construction and maintenance of large storage tanks, offering a host of advantages over traditional methods that rely heavily on hot works and extensive weather protection measures. The replacement of an old steel roof with a new glass fiber reinforced polymer (GRP) floating roof equipped with advanced […]
Linde to Supply Nitrogen Wash and ASU to Australia Urea Plant
Linde Engineering has signed a contract for the engineering and procurement of an air separation unit (ASU) and a nitrogen wash unit (NWU) for a urea plant in Karratha, Western […]
Exolum undertake project to demonstrate the bulk transport and storage of LOHCs
Exolum will be the first company in the world to physically transport and store hydrogen through liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) in commercial-scale, repurposed oil pipeline and tank storage infrastructure. […]
Tank storage industry’s Forty Under 40 has been revealed
The tank storage sector’s top forty individuals under the age of 40 have been selected StocExpo, the world’s most important tank storage event, has identified the industry’s forty young professionals who are making the most significant contributions to the industry. Now in its fourth year, StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 aims to celebrate the future leaders of the industry, and those who have achieved greatness already. An enormous number of extremely high quality entries were received, but entries are now closed and the official Forty have been announced. Margaret Dunn, portfolio director at StocExpo, says: ‘Forty Under 40 is about celebrating […]
