Vitol targets Asia biofuel growth with specialist bunker barges
Energy and commodities company, Vitol is strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel market, with the delivery of specialised bunker barges to Singapore in 2024. From early next year, Vitol […]
Chevron announces agreement to acquire Hess
Chevron Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hess Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hess in an all-stock transaction valued at […]
Eni signs long term LNG agreement for deliveries from North Field East expansion project in Qatar
Eni has signed a long-term contract with QatarEnergy LNG North Fielding West, the JV between Eni and QatarEnergy for the development of the North Field East (NFE) project in Qatar, […]
Alkion Introduces Bitumen to Portfolio
Alkion Terminals, part of Koole Terminals Group, is committed to growing its expertise and expanding the services they offer their customers. As part of this, Alkion Terminal Lisbon, Portugal, has […]
Unlocking Liquid Hydrogen Transportation: Highlights from the World Hydrogen Congress
On October 11, the World Hydrogen Congress hosted a fireside chat that delved into the numerous possibilities of ammonia as a key player in the energy transition. Richard Scott, ACME Group, led the discussion, joined by Jeremie Esquier from Technip Energies and Mark Tipping from Lloyd’s Register. The conversation revolved around the technical barriers, innovations in the supply chain, and the potential of green and blue ammonia in the global energy landscape. Technical barriers and ammonia transportation Ammonia has emerged as a key tool in the energy transition – and it’s not new to the industry. However, this popular bulk […]
Avaada Group sign MoU with Gopalpur Port for green ammonia
India’s prominent integrated energy platform, Avaada Group, has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gopalpur Port. This strategic alliance aims to establish a storage facility dedicated to storing green ammonia […]
Avoiding reputational damage and injuries
Aidan Doherty, managing director of Re-Gen Robotics, discusses how no-man tank cleaning can impact safety, costs and reputation. Tank cleaning plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and safety of oil storage facilities. Traditional practices involving a confined space entry (CSE) crew for cleaning and maintenance have proven to be hazardous, leading to avoidable fatalities, and accidents. Prioritising safe, reliable and efficient tank cleaning is vital to terminal operators. This is especially true when they consider the financial, human and reputational damage of accidents and injuries, not to mention the downtime associated with using a traditional manned crew. Thus, […]
TES announces new capacity booking round at Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub
Developer of energy supply and import hubs, Tree Energy Solutions (TES) – on behalf of Deutsche Grüngas und Energieversorgung GmbH (DGGEV) – has announced it is inviting market participants to […]
QatarEnergy and Shell sign 27-year LNG agreement
Affiliates of QatarEnergy and Shell have announced the signing of two long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) for the supply of up to 3.5 million tons per annum (MTPA) […]
BP Ships First LNG Cargo From Tangguh
BP has announced that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced by the new third liquefaction train at the Tangguh LNG facility, in Papua Barat, Indonesia, has safely […]
Vopak secures ISCC certification for 29 terminals
29 terminals within the global Vopak network are now ISCC-certified to store sustainable products like sustainable aviation fuel and other biofuels and feedstocks. The ISCC-certified terminals will now be able […]
Green Biofuels seeks buyer after administration
At the beginning of October, UK future fuels company, Green Biofuels Ltd announced that it has gone into administration. This news come only 20 months after BP took a 30% […]
Porthos announces major CO2 system in Netherlands
Porthos has announced it has taken a final investment decision to develop the first major CO2 transport and storage system in the Netherlands. In 2024 construction will begin in Rotterdam, […]
Our North America Edition is Out Now!
As I type this note, half of our team are away from the office at events. David Kelly, our international sales manager has been in Denver, CO, at the API […]
US DOE selects Pacific Northwest for regional clean hydrogen hub
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it has selected the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association’s PNWH2 Hub for award negotiations as one of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs following […]
Croatian terminal to receive green ammonia from Brazil
Project developer Green Energy Park (GEP) has revealed plans to build a renewable ammonia facility in Piauí, Brazil, for exports to the proposed import terminal on the island of Krk, […]
Event Review: World Hydrogen Week
World Hydrogen Week took place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from 9-13 October 2023. Tank Storage Magazine is proud to be a media partner of a forward-thinking event that fosters discussion and collaboration, sharing insights into the ever-evolving world of hydrogen as a versatile and sustainable energy carrier. Shedding light on the latest developments and future prospects in the hydrogen industry, the conference was full of innovative ideas, debates, information and more. The green hydrogen revolution While green hydrogen is the preferred option to decarbonise hard-to-electrify sectors, it remains more expensive to produce than blue hydrogen. Despite this, green hydrogen […]
Port Tarragona successfully tests Smart Grid
The Port of Tarragona, Spain, has announced it has successfully piloted a Smart Grid (or smart grid to support the future energy community) on the Costa Wharf. A smart grid […]
INES proposes hydrogen contracts
The German association of gas and hydrogen storage operators (INES) wants to introduce contracts for difference (CFDs) to promote investments in hydrogen storage. In November 2022, the Federal Ministry for […]
Uganda to launch net zero plan at COP28
Uganda has announced that it will launch its energy transition plan at the upcoming 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next […]
EU nations approve mandatory hydrogen usage targets
The EU’s 27 member states have officially adopted the Renewable Energy Directive. The EU’s share of renewable energy in its overall consumption has been raised to 42.5% by 2030, with […]
€40 million European backing for Dutch hydrogen innovator
Backed by a guarantee from the InvestEU Fund, the European Investment Bank has signed a €40 million financing deal with Dutch climate tech scale-up Battolyser Systems. The financing will enable the company to scale its production facility in Rotterdam towards mass production of its combined electricity storage and electrolyser stack system. The technology is currently operational at a large-scale industrial gas power plant in the Netherlands and its commercial deployment is scheduled for 2024. Battolyser Systems CEO, Mattijs Slee, says: ‘To fulfil the Green Deal and deliver on net zero we need scalable hydrogen solutions for the entire range of […]
Emerson’s new digital valve controller to offer embedded edge computing
Emerson has announced the Fisher FIELDVUE DVC7K Digital Valve Controller, a new design improving upon 30 years of field-proven innovation. The DVC7K features Advice at the DeviceTM technology with embedded […]
Rosen USA Reveals: The key to success for data integrity
Cesar Espinoza and Veronica Dominguez at Rosen USA break down the essentials for ensuring smooth and effective data management and integrity. Data management refers to the process of collecting, organising and storing large amounts of data in such a way that it can be useful and easy to access, navigate, and analyse. Facilities owners and operators now have more access to mechanical integrity data than ever before. As technology continues to advance, data will become increasingly accessible. On the other hand, the challenges of working with large volumes of data, and the need for automated systems to manage it, will […]
Balticconnector natural gas pipeline shutdown and inspection to begin
Gasgrid Finland and the Estonian gas transmission system operator Elering AS has announced an inspection into the Balticconectors operation has begun. This is due to an unusual drop in pressure […]
Petrofac expands relationship with Repsol Sinopec
Provider of services to the global energy industry, Petrofac, has been awarded a three-year contract extension in support of Repsol Sinopec Resources UK’s North Sea operations worth more than US$100 […]
Mesa ETP announces approval from SCAQMD
Provider of innovative environmental protection solutions, Mesa ETP, has announced that two of its flagship products, the ClipLock and Bubble Seal Wiper Tip, have received approval from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SCAQMD is an air quality regulatory agency in the United States. Its approval signifies the recognises the performance and compliance of the ClipLock and Bubble Seal Wiper Tip products in meeting the environmental standards set. ClipLock is the new proprietary fastener-free lock-in-place fabric attachment system from Mesa ETP that makes installation faster, easier, and safer for the installers and the environment. No part of […]
Kent awarded PMC contract by RAKGAS for new gas pipeline
RAKGAS appoints Kent as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a new pipeline in the Northern Emirates. The pipeline will stretch from Taweelah Fujairah Pipeline to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), […]
Making inspections faster and easier
The experts at Skygauge explain why drone inspections are the future Storage tanks, particularly those constructed to the API 650 or API 12C standard, are difficult and dangerous to inspect. The tanks are at minimum 50 ft (15.24 m) tall, and require thickness inspections on 40-60 points every five to ten years. Traditionally, these inspections are done by hand with a certified inspector scaling the structure using ropes, a crane or scaffolding, and manually conducting a spot thickness UT test. Using an inspection drone, such as one from Skygauge Inspections, modernises this process, improving safety, quality, convenience, cost, and time. […]
Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona
Supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, Cespa, has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels to date at the Port of Barcelona, Spain. This operation, conducted on a […]
Spanish Association of Renewable Ammonia Founded
Exolum has announced the Spanish Association of Renewable Ammonia (AEAR), a partnership of 17 companies. The association aims to contribute to the energy transition, promoting different actions that promote the […]
Global energy and chemical leaders partner to develop ammonia project
Tokyo-based INPEX, Paris-based Air Liquide, Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries, and Houston-based Vopak Moda Houston, have agreed to collaborate on the pre-FEED for the development of a large-scale, low-carbon ammonia production […]
