Company Highlight: MINOVA
For more than 35 years, MINOVA Information Services GmbH has been developing specialised software solutions for the mineral oil industry. This long-standing sector expertise forms the foundation of the company’s mission today: enabling tank terminal operators to build resilient, secure and future-ready digital infrastructures. Tank storage operations are complex, highly regulated and operationally critical. The company’s solutions are designed precisely for these realities. With products such as TTA (Tank Terminal Automation), we provide structured inventory accounting, reliable process control and seamless integration across terminal environments. Complementary systems including DISPO, AFIS, SAM and SIS extend this integrated approach to dispatching, aviation […]
Egypt Energy Show Highlights Energy Security Priorities
The Egypt Energy Show 2026 launched with a stirring message from Egypt’s president, Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who called on global leaders across government and industry to unite in the […]
Grandperspective: Can PGS-12 Become Europe’s Blueprint for Ammonia Storage Safety?
Dr. Therese Keck, head of professional services at Grandperspective, and content specialist James Gordon review the case for PGS-12 safety standards Ammonia is fast becoming a fundamental pillar of Europe’s energy transition. What for years was considered a major fertiliser feedstock is increasingly being looked at as an energy carrier, a marine fuel and a hydrogen vector. The environmental benefits are clear but the scaling-up of the ammonia economy poses challenges for regulators. Leading the way is the Netherlands, where demand for increased storage and import capacity at the Ports of Rotterdam and Vlissingen has been most keenly felt. This […]
StocExpo 2026: Volatility In The Tank Storage Sector
As seismic shifts are happening in the global geopolitical and economic landscape, a panel of experts at StocExpo 2026 looked at how these could impact product flows and how the tank storage industry may respond. Ramon Ernst, integration leader at Curoil, looked at how the landscape keeps constantly shifting. ‘Two months ago, all we talked about was Venezuela,’ he said. ‘Now we are only talking about the Middle East. Sometimes in Europe, we can look too inward – we see now how we are impacted by everything else in the world.’ This was echoed by Patrick Kulsen, CEO at Insight […]
EN 14620: Raising The Standard
Dave Ward at Wardz Consulting looks at the revision of EN 14620 and what it means for the tank storage sector EN 14620 is the European Standard that deals with […]
Leaders and Technologies at LNGCON 2026
What drives progress in LNG today? At LNGCON 2026, the answers come directly from those leading it — energy majors, agile tech innovators and experts shaping the future of the industry. The Congress brings together professionals to exchange insights, forge partnerships and explore tangible solutions for a rapidly evolving market. The business programme opens with an executive panel on LNG as a route to net-zero and global energy security. The speaker line-up reflects both industry scale and regional diversity, featuring C-level executives, technical directors and project leads from all over the world. Among the keynote speakers: Eric Pelsise, Head of […]
Gerotto Joins Sprint Robotics
Gerotto has been accepted as Associate Participant of Sprint Robotics. Founded in 2015, Sprint Robotics is an industry association dedicated to promoting and advancing robotic technologies for the inspection, maintenance […]
John Crane Marks 50 Years Of Dry Gas Seals
John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, is marking 50 years since a breakthrough that revolutionised gas compression sealing. In 1976, the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal transformed compressor reliability and set a new global benchmark for sealing performance, safety and efficiency. While pioneering work on non-contacting spiral-groove technology began in 1968, and the first commercially installation was achieved in 1975, it was the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal in 1976 that created a true turning point for […]
Zeeco Aquires Devco Process Heaters
Zeeco has acquired Devco Process Heaters, a Tulsa-based fired-heater design and technology company. The move strengthens Zeeco’s position in the United States midstream oil and gas market. Through its newly expanded capabilities, Zeeco will be a comprehensive single-source provider not only of combustion equipment but also of installation, field service, construction, and aftermarket solutions. Combined with Zeeco’s industry-leading, company-owned manufacturing facilities, this acquisition ensures fast, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of complete combustion equipment solutions. The acquisition included Devco Heaters’ brand, existing products, and expertise. All former Devco Heaters employees, including owner Jeff Hutsell, have been integrated into new and expanded […]
StocExpo 2026: Fuelling Global Collaboration
Discover how StocExpo 2026 is defining the next era of tank storage The global energy system is changing faster than at any point in recent decades, and Europe’s tank storage sector is feeling that pressure firsthand. Traditional fossil fuel logistics are being reshaped by demand for cleaner molecules, a growing mix of alternative fuels, tightening environmental rules and increasing scrutiny from policymakers and investors. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and shifting supply routes are forcing operators to rethink how they store products, plan investments and work with partners across the chain. What has become clear is that no terminal, […]
CB&I Announces Acquisition of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions Business
CB&I has entered into a sale agreement to acquire Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business, a leading provider of operations, maintenance and decommissioning services for onshore and offshore energy assets. The acquisition […]
Sherwin-Williams Wins Two Energy Industry Awards
Building on the success of its award-winning Heat-Flex CUI-mitigation coatings, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has earned two notable energy industry awards for its innovative, next-generation industrial thermal insulative system Heat-Flex […]
Med Hub Day: The Future Of Liquid Bulk
Kate Rainford reports back from Port Tarragona after another successful edition of Med Hub Day The Port of Tarragona hosted the 9th edition of Med Hub Day on 13 and 14 November, continuing to address the industrial developments of chemical and petrochemical products in the Mediterranean cluster. The event welcomed a range of industry professionals, prompting networking opportunities and insightful presentations over the two days. The focus revolved around the challenges of the energy transition and the need to adapt port and logistics infrastructures to new fuels and energy flows. The president of the Port Authority of Tarragona, Santiago J […]
Peel Ports Group Appoints CCO
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator, has appointed Jonathan Rayner as its chief commercial officer, strengthening the executive team as the business advances its long-term growth strategy. […]
Tank Storage Association Refreshes Safety Leadership Charter
The Tank Storage Association has reaffirmed its commitment to good major hazard leadership with the launch of a refreshed Safety Leadership Charter. The Safety Leadership Charter outlines seven pledges focused […]
StocExpo Focuses on Global Collaboration for 2026
StocExpo, the world’s leading event for tank storage and future fuels, will return to the Rotterdam Ahoy on 10 & 11 March 2026, bringing together international experts, innovators, and associations […]
AI Takes Centre Stage at ADIPEC Day Two
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day two of ADIPEC 2025, where global energy, technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at ADIPEC 2025 rallied around AI’s transformative power to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate decarbonisation, recognising that energy and AI are not just shaping the future, but actively accelerating it. As ADIPEC’s second day unfolded under the theme of ‘The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership’, its expanded AI Zone and new Digitalisation & AI Strategic Conference programme were of particular importance, […]
ADIPEC Kicks Off Day One
ADIPEC 2025, the world’s largest energy conference and exhibition, opened today in Abu Dhabi, uniting world leaders under the theme ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact.’. At the Opening Ceremony, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC managing director and Group CEO, delivered the opening address before an audience of global leaders, where he called for a balanced and inclusive approach to meeting the world’s growing energy demand that embraces reinforcement of energy sources, not replacement. Al Jaber called for policy pragmatism, the embrace of artificial intelligence (AI), capital investment, and infrastructure development to […]
Woodcote Media Acquires Tank Storage Magazine From Easyfairs
Woodcote Media Ltd, a renowned specialist B2B publisher, is excited to announce the acquisition of Tank Storage Magazine, the leading title serving the global tank storage and bulk liquids sector. This strategic move sees the title return to its original founder, Peter Patterson, and will further strengthen Woodcote Media’s portfolio of market-leading publications, which include titles covering biofuels, bioenergy, tank cleaning, fluid handling, and aerosols. The acquisition comes as part of a collaborative agreement with Easyfairs, a leading organiser of industry events, and marks an exciting new chapter for Tank Storage Magazine. The two companies will continue to work closely together to […]
APPEC to Focus on Navigating Trade, Technology & Transition
The 41st annual Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) by S&P Global – Asia’s leading energy conference – will take place from September 8 to 11, 2025, at the Raffles City […]
APPEC 2025 Looks at Shifting Asian Oil Landscape
The global oil landscape is changing, with Asia becoming the central growth driving and evolving supply-demand patterns impacting market dynamics. The team at S&P Commodity Insights will be covering this […]
Global Tank Storage Awards Open for Nominations
Returning to Rotterdam for its ninth edition, the Global Tank Storage Awards (organised by Tank Storage Magazine) is now open for nominations. The prestigious awards are a key event in […]
EEMUA To Bring Certified Training Workshops to StocExpo
StocExpo is expanding its educational element in 2026 with certified training workshops in collaboration with EEMUA (the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association), an international membership body which has led the way in providing actionable training for storage tank engineers, technicians and integrity managers. As part of this exciting new show feature, attendees will have the opportunity to gain EEMUA CPD-accredited certification through participation in two expert-led workshops, running each morning on 10 and 11 March 2026. These sessions are designed to support workers in the sector, offering updates on key topics. This marks a significant step forward in StocExpo’s […]
Desu Systems Announces Emile Hippe As Managing Director
Desu Systems has appointed Emile Hippe as its new managing director, effective 1 August 2025. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, and strategic growth, Emile brings a strong track record of scaling international organisations and building empowered teams. He has held senior roles at American Express and Teleperformance supporting top-tier companies like Samsung, Apple, Klarna, and Vodaphone, where he specialised in process optimisation, digital transformation, and high-performing team development across complex operational environments. Emile joins Desu Systems at a pivotal time. As the company celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is scaling both its internal operations […]
Baker Hughes to Acquire Chart Industries for $13.6 billion
Baker Hughes and Chart Industries have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for $210 per share in cash, equivalent to a total enterprise value of $13.6 billion (€11.8 billion). Chart is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of process technologies and equipment for gas and liquid molecule handling across a broad range of industrial and energy end markets. Chart’s highly differentiated products and solutions are used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, from engineering and design to installation, preventative maintenance to repair […]
Reynolds Training: Shaping Competence Together
John Reynolds, managing director of Reynolds Training Services explores how to build a culture of competence in high-hazard industries The high-hazard industries are in flux. The move from traditional fuels to alternative energy sources is upon us. It’s fast-moving. Ever-changing. That’s why competence isn’t a simple box to tick. Competence is the bedrock of safety, efficiency and trust. From oil terminals and chemical plants to offshore platforms and refineries, the risks are too great to leave training and skills to chance. Don’t just take it from me. History has shown that when competence falters, the consequences can be catastrophic. Just […]
Carbis Loadtec Appoints Alex Brady as Associate Director
Carbis Loadtec has appointed Alex Brady as associate director for sales and marketing. With over two decades of experience in the safety and process engineering sector, Alex brings deep expertise in bulk fuel and chemical transfer, core markets for Carbis Loadtec. He has a long-standing connection with the company, having worked closely with the company since 2003 during his time at Newson Gale, where he progressed to European sales manager. More recently, Alex played a pivotal role in the growth of Expo Technologies, another respected UK manufacturer of industrial safety equipment. Alex’s strategic insight and proven track record will further […]
Europe’s Industrial Decline Fears Grow as Policy Gaps Spur 65% Dissent
Despite Europe’s deep political commitments to net zero, 65% of industry executives surveyed by the Energy Industries Council (EIC) say poor policy and governance are putting the region’s competitiveness at risk. Just 59% of continental energy companies reported revenue growth in 2024, the lowest rate among all global regions surveyed in the EIC’s ninth annual Survive & Thrive report. ‘Europe has the net zero vision but not the execution,’ says Stuart Broadley, CEO of the EIC, the world’s leading trade association for companies providing products and services to the energy industry. ‘Without cheaper energy and faster approvals, it will keep […]
UPEI & FETSA Welcome European Parliament’s Proposals to Boost Energy Security and Resilience in the EU
UPEI – the voice of Europe’s independent energy and mobility suppliers – and FETSA – the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations – warmly welcome the European Parliament’s adoption of its resolution on Energy Security of Supply. Recent crises have exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe’s energy systems and underscored the urgent need to build lasting resilience across all energy carriers. UPEI and FETSA are therefore encouraged by the Parliament’s comprehensive and forward-looking approach to strengthening Europe’s energy security framework. Notably, the resolution: Calls for a review of the Oil Stocks Directive to better reflect evolving risk profiles and energy needs; […]
YAB Premier of Sarawak to Deliver Keynote Address at World Hydrogen Asia 2025
The Premier of Sarawak (Malaysia, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, has been invited as a keynote speaker and panelist at the upcoming World Hydrogen Asia 2025, to be held in Tokyo, Japan from 8–10 July 2025. The Premier will headline the prestigious event, which brings together global hydrogen leaders to accelerate the transition towards a clean hydrogen economy across Asia. At the event, YAB Premier will deliver a keynote titled Sarawak’s Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for ASEAN and Beyond, highlighting Sarawak’s bold strides in pioneering the hydrogen […]
Chemical Business Association on Government Industrial Strategy
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has expressed deep disappointment over the exclusion of the chemical supply chain and the wider chemical sector from the Government’s newly announced Industrial Strategy, despite the essential role the sector plays in UK industry and, indeed, the wider economy. The Industrial Strategy, which is a 10-year plan aimed at driving growth in eight key sectors, called the IS-8, through measures such as trade support and reduced energy prices, does not include the chemical sector. While facets of the chemical supply chain are briefly mentioned, the CBA believes that the chemical sector as a whole should […]
Tank Storage Association Publishes Annual Review 2025
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has published its Annual Review of the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector. Now in its 10th edition, the publication continues to provide a broad range of statistics and valuable insights on terminals, process safety, occupational health and safety, and the industry’s contribution to the UK economy. It also highlights the changes that are currently taking place in the sector in response to longer-term shifts as a result of the energy transition, marked by increasing inventories of low emissions fuels. In partnership with Insights Global, the Annual Review has also evolved to include data on […]
