Vopak US investing in electricity
Vopak is investing in new infrastructure for electricity in the US. Vopak will own and operate two stand-alone lithium-ion battery energy storage systems near Houston, Texas. This project marks Vopak’s […]
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 […]
Design study contracts awarded for the Grain Carbon Capture project
Uniper has awarded Technip Energies and Aker Carbon Capture process design package (PDP) contracts to deliver its technology and design studies for the Grain Carbon Capture project. Both companies will […]
Vopak reports full year results for 2023
Royal Vopak has announced its full year results for 2023, via a video with CEO of Royal Vopak, Dick Richelle. Key highlights include: EBITDA in FY2023 increased to EUR 964 […]
Industry optimistic about AI amid shifting workforce dynamics and expectations
The eighth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), has released a report which has highlighted a cautious approach to AI adoption in the oil and gas industry, wide interest in […]
Advario and Fluxys Partner for Antwerp-Bruges Ammonia Terminal
Fluxys has teamed up with Advario Stolthaven Antwerp and Advario Gas Terminal to study the feasibility of building an open-access green ammonia import terminal at Belgium’s Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Located […]
Uniper Partners with Evonik for Sustainable Heating
This year, industrial waste heat from Evonik is to be used to supply district heating to Uniper customers in the Ruhr region. Representatives of Evonik and Uniper met at Uniper […]
Technip Energies Updates on Petronas Melamine Project
Technip Energies was awarded the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contract for a new Melamine Plant at Gurun, Malaysia, by Petronas Chemicals Fertiliser Kedah in February 2022. In a […]
StocExpo extends deadline for tank storage Forty Under 40 award
StocExpo’s search for the top forty tank storage professionals in the world under the age of 40 continues – the deadline has now been extended to 20 February. There’s more time to nominate yourself and your peers for StocExpo’s Forty Under 40. This is due to the high level of late entries to StocExpo’s initiative to find and celebrate the industry’s forty young professionals who are making the most significant contributions to the industry. Margaret Dunn, portfolio director at StocExpo, says: ‘This year we’ve seen lots of really high quality entries, and they’re still coming in despite the fact the […]
Hydrogen Council’s Directors visit Advario
Last week, Hydrogen Council’s team of directors visited its member Advario, an internationally operating energy storage and logistics provider, in Antwerp, Belgium to see hydrogen in action. Steven Libbrecht, interim […]
Uniper plans to developed hydrogen storage in Germany
Uniper has announced plans to develop a hydrogen storage capacity of up to 600 GWh by 2030. ‘Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in the energy transition, but […]
Exolum awarded tender for fuel terminal at Paris-Charles de Gaulle international Airport
Exolum has announced it has been awarded the tender for the operation and maintenance of the fuel terminal at Paris-Charles de Gaulle international Airport, in Paris, France. The concession, granted […]
Advario welcomes Snehashish Chatterjee as CPSO
Advario has announced that Snehashish Chatterjee is joining the Advario leadership team, in the new chief projects and safety officer (CPSO) role. As CPSO, Snehashish is responsible for the safe […]
The H2med Project Enters New Phase of Development
Enagás, GRTgaz and Teréga, in coordination with OGE, have announced the successful awarding of contracts to conduct the essential preliminary engineering studies to Wood company, for the BarMed project. The […]
Technip Energies to Provide FEED for Viking CCS Project
Technip Energies, supported by its subsidiary Genesis, has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the Viking CCS project, the Humber-based (UK) CO2 transportation and storage network led […]
Power outage at BP Whiting, Indiana US oil refinery
A power outage hit the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday 1 February, prompting increased burning and flaring to manage excess product. The outage resulted in burning and […]
Colonial Oil Industries and TICO Launch of Renewable Diesel
Independent oil and gas company in the United States, Colonial Oil Industries, is proud to announce a partnership with Neste, TICO, and Gateway Terminals in the offering of renewable diesel […]
Vopak Partners with Neste for Sustainable Fuels
Vopak recently commissioned tanks at its Penjuru terminal in Singapore, storing Neste renewable fuels for road transportation and renewable feedstock for polymers and chemicals. Neste is the world’s leading producer […]
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 […]
