Menard USA buys Earth Tech
International specialty ground improvement construction company, Menard has acquired design-build ground improvement company Earth Tech. Founded in 1991, Earth Tech offers grouting and piling services. It has offices in Land […]
Protectoseal acquires Elmac Technologies
Safety and flame control products manufacturer the Protectoseal Company, has bought Elmac Technologies. The acquisition is part of Protectoseal’s strategic objective to grow its international business through organic expansion and […]
Maintaining asset integrity in continuous permafrost regions
When considering land area, around a quarter of the northern hemisphere has continuous permafrost, that is 23 million km2 where the ground is frozen all year round. This phenomenon is […]
Installing vapour treatment at HES Hartel
The brand new HES Hartel Tank Terminal has been developed at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Maasvlakte is a massive manmade westward extension of the Europoort port […]
Siemens establishes Global Center of Competence for tank terminals
In order to assist terminal operators in successfully managing the energy transition, Siemens has established a Global Center of Competence (GCoC) for tank terminals in The Hague, the Netherlands. The […]
Minimising the lightning risk on tanks
As a dangerous natural phenomenon, thunderstorms are the 25th most common cause of death in the world. According to one large study1, 33% of all oil tank accidents are caused […]
Energy transition ready
North Sea Port is the Dutch-Belgian cross-border port, stretching 60 km from Vlissingen and Terneuzen in the Netherlands, to Ghent in Belgium. The port, Europe’s number 3 in added value […]
The importance of large-scale storage for the hydrogen economy
Catherine Gras, CEO of Storengy UK and Germany, examines the options THE ROLE OF NATURAL GAS STORAGE TODAY Underground storage is a crucial component of today’s natural gas markets. Storage […]
Live streaming a drone tank inspection
ScoutDI carried out a live drone inspection of a large bulk liquid storage tank in front of an on-site audience at Equinor’s facilities in Mongstad, Norway. The inspection was live-streamed […]
E2S introduces new versions of alarm sounders
UK-based signalling manufacturer E2S has introduced new versions and upgraded electronics for its hazardous area alarm sounders. The glass-reinforced polymer (GRP), corrosion-resistant GNEx and the stainless steel STEx alarm sounder […]
TWTG Joins LoRa Alliance
Dutch Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist TWTG has joined the LoRa Alliance, an open, non-profit association set up to support and promote the global adoption of the LoRaWAN networking […]
TRIAX introduces latest fully folding stairs
French safe access company TRIAX has launched a new product in its folding stairs range – fully folding stairs. The new stairs are made of anti-corrosion treated steel with a […]
WSG launches new inspection division
UK energy industry services firm Well Services Group (WSG) has bought 50% of Eagle Eye Integrity Specialists and launched a new division, WSG Eagle Eye Integrity Specialists. WSG Eagle Eye […]
IIoT: Making sense of everything
In 2021, the introduction of TWTG’s Vibration Sensor was warmly welcomed by the market. This year, TWTG will launch the Vibration Sensor Application onto their IIoT platform, SolidRed, and in […]
Digitalising frontline operations at the terminal
It is important to identify the needs of terminals and end-users concerning efficiency, time, costs, operations growth. Terminals differ to such extent that global companies with an extensive terminal portfolio […]
TWTG opens US entity to handle Americas demand
Dutch Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist TWTG has officially opened its US entity, in response to the growing demand for its IIoT in the Americas region. The company says […]
TanQuid digitalises Duisburg terminal with Implico technology
German technology company Implico has completed a digitalisation project with TanQuid at its Duisburg tank terminal in Germany, which now runs with the process-orientated terminal management system OpenTAS 6.0. In […]
Baker Hughes buys Qi2 Elements
US industrial service company Baker Hughes has bought Qi2 Elements, which designs and builds advanced robotic sensor systems for the inspection and monitoring critical energy infrastructure. Qi2’s robotic inspection technology […]
The right level measurement for liquefied gas
Level measurement technology is a key component of tank gauging systems for vessels containing liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or other liquefied gases. Reliable liquid level measurements […]
Atmos International publishes pipeline simulation book
Leak detection specialist Atmos International has published The Atmos book of pipeline simulation to provide in-depth insight into simulation technology, with examples from the Atmos Simulation (SIM) Suite pipeline software. […]
A lynx-eyed supply chain view
Dearman Systems has been providing innovative software solutions to the refined petroleum industry for over three decades. The company’s solutions are primarily used in the storage and transportation segments of […]
Industry 4.0: the basis for future flexible business models
The trend towards sustainability and energy transition continues, and companies need to adapt ever faster to changing economics and compliance legislation. How can all of this be managed? Decision-ready data […]
THE EUROPEAN TANK STORAGE SECTOR IN AN EVOLVING ENERGY LANDSCAPE
Lucia van Geuns and Irina Patrahau from The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) discuss uncertainty and the need for collaboration The global energy transition will undoubtedly bring challenges for […]
BPA joins EEMUA
The British Pipeline Agency (BPA) has joined the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) as a corporate member. The BPA is owned jointly by BP and Shell and operates […]
TWTG launches NEON Contact Sensor
Dutch Internet of Things (IoT) specialist TWTG has launches its new NEON Contact Sensor, adding to the line that includes a temperature transmitter and vibration sensors. The NEON Contact Sensor […]
OPW buys VisiLevel
US fluid handling solutions company OPW has bought VisiLevel, a fluid gauging system from UK company MechTronic. VisiLevel is ATEX and IECEx approved and can accurately identify the contents of […]
Raising the roof
Tank Storage Magazine takes a look back at some of the most impressive tank roofing projects over recent months Discus Project management of onsite tank work requires anticipation and adjustment […]
Preparing for underground hydrogen storage
The leading and only independent cavern operator in northwest Europe is preparing for underground hydrogen storage STORAG ETZEL was formerly a public enterprise under the name IVG. It was commissioned […]
Port of Antwerp uses drones to spot debris
The Port of Antwerp in Belgium has hosted Belgian deputy prime minister and minister of civil service, public enterprises, telecommunications and postal services Petra De Sutter to demonstrate to her […]
Carboline celebrates 75th anniversary
US company Carboline, which develops coatings, linings and fireproofing, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022. The company has various plans for employees and customers to mark the milestone, including […]
CERTivation receives ANAB accreditation for pipelines
CERTivation, a German accreditation body which is part of the Rosen Group, has been accredited as a personnel certification body by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board […]
Azur Drones raises €8 million for development
Azur Drones, a French developer of drone-in-a-box solutions, has raised almost €8 million with a French private investor for further development, and to consolidate its leadership, in 2022. The company […]
