Don’t Miss Out On High-Level Networking at StocExpo 2024
StocExpo 2024 will feature a jam-packed conference, a Euro Tank Terminal tour, late night networking, the Global Tank Storage Awards, an iTanks pitch contest, and countless more networking opportunities. Thousands of tank storage industry VIPs and thought-leaders are already registered for StocExpo 2024, including Advario, Poliport, BP, Saudi Aramco, Exolum, Kinder Morgan, Odfjell, Shell, Stolthaven, Varo Energy, Vopak, Evos and many more. Just before the show starts, on Monday 11 March, delegates will have the opportunity to learn and network simultaneously as they tour the Port of Rotterdam and VTTI’s Euro Tank Terminal. When the exhibition opens on 12 March, […]
VTTI’s Bio-Energy Facility Reaches Final Stages of Construction
VTTI’s bio-energy facility in Tilburg, Netherlands, is now in the final stages of construction. The facility represents a significant contribution to the bio-based circular economy and renewable energy transition. It […]
StocExpo’s Conference to Cover: Regulation Changes, Safety Best Practices and Digitalisation
Deep dive into regulation changes, safety best practices and digitalisation at this year’s StocExpo. Curated by the team at Tank Storage Magazine, the two conference tracks at StocExpo on 12 & 13 March will cover the hottest topics in tank storage, energy security and terminal safety. Want to stay up to date with the regulations that impact you? In the FETSA Tank Storage Conference at StocExpo, Martin Reuvers, Senior engineer at Vopak, will give an update on revisions to PGS 12. Along with industry partners, Vopak has successfully developed a new Dutch standard for safe large scale ammonia storage. Reuvers […]
Shortlist revealed for the Global Tank Storage Awards
From countless entries, down to just 85 shortlisted companies; the shortlist for the Global Tank Storage Awards 2024 has been announced. Now in its seventh year, the Global Tank Storage Awards is committed to recognising terminal achievement, celebrating excellence in safety, sustainability and innovation and connecting the global tank storage community. This year’s shortlist includes brand new categories among the usual suspects, championing forward-thinking terminals and innovative technologies. Check to see if you’re on the shortlist now As we celebrate the shortlist, the winners will be revealed during the ceremony and gala dinner on the evening of 12 March in […]
Essar Oil UK has become EET Fuels
Essar Oil UK has become EET Fuels as it delivers on its plan to become the UK’s first low carbon refinery, setting the global benchmark for lower emitting refineries and […]
LNG tanker crash in Mongolia
Three firefighters died when a truck transporting 54.5 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) crashed and exploded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. The incident occurred early on January 24 after the […]
Shell invests to repurpose German Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland
Shell Deutschland GmbH has taken a final investment decision (FID) to convert the hydrocracker of the Wesseling site at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland into a production unit for […]
LanzaJet Celebrates Opening Of Freedom Pines Fuels Plant
Sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, LanzaJet, has joined government officials, industry leaders, partners, and supporters to open LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels, Georgia, US. This is the world’s […]
VTTI to Store Mabanaft HVO
VTTI’s terminal in Antwerp, Belgium is due to store store Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for its customer, Mabanaft. This HVO is destined to be transported to Germany and other pars […]
Sunoco to Acquire NuStar Energy
In a transaction valued at $7.3 billion (€6.7 billion), Sunoco will acquire NuStar Energy in an all-equity transaction, including all assumed debt. Under the terms of the agreement, NuStar common […]
Rosen Develops Research Project For The Energy Institute
The Rosen Group has developed a research report commissioned by the Energy Institute to identify current knowledge gaps regarding repurposing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen. The report is based on a literature review of all ongoing technical work, joint industry projects, and research in this field worldwide. Neil Gallon, principal engineer at Rosen says: ‘The conversion of the existing natural gas infrastructure to the transportation of hydrogen is an important element of the energy transition. While the threats operators face with natural gas infrastructure are still relevant, there are certain characteristics of hydrogen that may increase the risk of some […]
Exclusive Interview: Euro Tank Terminal at StocExpo
Euro Tank Terminal Rotterdam, also known as ETT, was founded in 2006 and started with one tank pit for fuel oil storage. Now, 18 years later, ETT is a complete, […]
Owens Corning: Maximising energy efficiency & reducing emissions
The experts at Owens Corning explain how insulation can lead to cost savings, a lower carbon footprint and greater efficiency Storage tanks are used to hold a variety of organic liquids or gases, including raw materials, intermediates, final products or, usable byproducts. Although mainly used in the oil and gas industry, other industries (such as food and fertilizer) often rely on upright storage tanks to temporarily store liquids. Tanks can vary in design and the properties of the products being stored determine the storage temperature, and whether additional heating is necessary to maintain a certain temperature inside. In the […]
SABIC Announces Final Investment Decision for Petrochemical Complex in China
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, has announced the final investment decision to develop a petrochemical complex in Fujian and China. This ambitious project, valued at $6.4 billion (€5.87 billion), is a […]
Gerotto announces IECEx certification process and UL compliance for robots
Italian company Gerotto, has begun a process that will lead – by the first half of 2024 – to the UL compliance, valid in North America, and to the international IECEx certification of its robotic systems for cleaning tanks inside refineries and tank terminals. This step is in line with the strategy begun with the achievement of ATEX certification with the aim of strengthening its presence internationally as a technological reference player and as a partner for major industrial cleaning contractors. Alessandro Gerotto, CEO of Gerotto says: ‘This project is a key step in our industrial growth plan, which includes […]
Greenergy expands biodiesel manufacturing plants
Greenergy announces the successful commissioning of expansion works at two of their biodiesel plants in the UK and in Amsterdam. The works included upgrading the pre-treatment process capability, allowing for […]
Global Tank Storage Awards Judge: Heidi Herzog
Molly Cooper speaks to Global Tank Storage Awards judge for 2024, Heidi Herzog about her time in the industry and judging the awards Heidi Herzog grew up in Iowa, USA, […]
Exolum Obtains The ‘Top Employer 2024’ Certification
Exolum has received the ‘Top Employer 2024’ certification, a recognition that places it as one of the companies with the best practices in human resources management, by preserving stable and […]
U.S. Energy Acquires Two Refined Product Terminals in Illinois
Provider of refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits, U.S. Energy acquired two refined product terminals in Mount Prospect and Rockford, Illinois. With the addition of these facilities, U.S. Energy […]
Exolum to construct a green hydrogen production plant and refuelling station in the Tees Valley
Exolum is going to construct a green hydrogen production plant and refuelling station at its Riverside terminal in Stockton-on-Tees, UK as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem project. […]
StocExpo 2024 Conference Programme Revealed
StocExpo’s conference produced by FETSA and Tank Storage Magazine is packed with insight and knowledge from the global tank storage and future fuels industry’s best and brightest. Delegates will hear more about how to overcome the biggest trends and challenges facing the global tank storage market now and in the future. The conference will open on day one with an address from FETSA president, Bruno Hayem, and immediately kick start with a session from Lucia van Geuns, strategic energy advisor at Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, on ‘European Tank Storage and Changing Geopolitical Landscapes’. Then, team leader security of oil […]
Terminal Outlook 23/24: V-Tank Storage
Leading terminal operators from across the globe shares their highlights of 2023, with a peek into what the forecast for 2024 looks like. Here’s what Ulf Vleeshowers, CEO of V-Tank Storage, has to say… V-Tank Storage’s biggest achievements in 2023 have been that we signed a number of Cooperation Agreements with tank terminals in the Nordics, Baltics, UK, Europe, Asia, USA, UAE and the Caribbean. As a ‘new start with 200+ years of experience in the bulk liquid storage industry’, it’s encouraging that these tank terminals have put us at the forefront as their marketing, arm in order to rent […]
Exolum completes the 50% acquisition of storage terminal in Houston
Logistics company for liquid products, Exolum, has completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in Vopak Moda Houston (VMH), an ammonia storage, import and export terminal located on the Houston […]
Shell agrees to sell Nigerian onshore subsidiary, SPDC
Shell has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) to Renaissance, a consortium of five companies […]
Technip Energies announces start-up in Vietnam
Technip Energies have announced that start-up has begun at its Long Son petrochemical complex in Vietnam. On its LinkedIn, the company thanked the innovative solutions from the team of specialists […]
Anderson Process Acquires Tighe-Zeman Equipment LLC
Anderson Process, one of the US Midwest’s leading suppliers of process equipment, repair and services, has acquired long-standing manufacturer’s representative Tighe-Zeman Equipment LLC. Since 1952, Tighe-Zeman Equipment has been providing solutions throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For over 70 years, the company has specialised in mixers, pumps, tanks and engineered systems. Its target markets are general process, food and beverage, biopharma, pulp and paper, power, chemical and municipal. This acquisition capitalises on complementary product offerings between the two companies. It also strengthens relationships with customers and offers them leading brands, including SPX mixers, Watson-Marlow pumps and Belding […]
International Energy Week Announces Ed Miliband as Speaker
International Energy Week 2024 welcomes Ed Miliband, the UK’s Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, as keynote speaker on the opening day of the event. With a UK General Election on the horizon, the former and prospective Energy Secretary will outline how a future Labour government would address the challenges posed by the energy and climate crises, both domestically and internationally. Miliband has been MP for Doncaster North since May 2005 and, between 2010 and 2015 was Leader of the Labour Party. From 2008-2010 he was UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, a […]
Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Reaches Final Investment Decision
The expansion continues for Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal (NNOAT). A final investment decision has been made for 10 new tanks and an additional loading bay at the site. The […]
KN Becomes Commercial Manager Of Four German LNG Terminals
International energy terminal operator KN is beginning the year by securing the public tender for the commercial management of four German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals on the North Sea […]
Bratislava plans to construct first LNG terminal
Bratislava plans to construct its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal despite concerns about the growing surplus of LNG infrastructure as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Slovakia’s Environment […]
Celanese Begins Carbon Capture and Utilisation Operations at Texas Facility
Specialty materials and chemical company, Celanese Corporation , has announced it has begun running a carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) project at its Clear Lake, Texas, USA. This site is […]
Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’
Technology and software company, Emerson has been named IoT Breakthrough ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for the sixth time. The 2024 award recognises Emerson’s advances in sustainability-enabling technologies and […]
