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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
Essar Oil completes $150 million receivables portfolio
Essar Oil has successfully completed the financing of a $150 million (€142.7 million) receivables portfolio with Hamburg Commercial Bank and Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank. This new facility highlights the banking community’s confidence in the […]
Lightning strike on gas tank causes fire in Oxford
On October 2nd an explosion occurred when a lightning strike hit a bio gas tank at Trent Green Power plant in Oxfordshire. The plant is a producer of renewable energy from […]
Seapath and Pilot LNG joint venture for LNG bunkering facility
Seapath, a maritime subsidiary of Libra Group, Seapth and clean energy solutions company, Pilot Energy have announced that they have formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate the […]
INEOS Inovyn annouces ISCC PLUS certification
The largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, INEOS Inovyn, has announced that it has achieved a new ISCC certification, reflecting its ambition to reduce carbon emissions. From June 2023, […]
Uganda’s Tilenga, Kingfisher oil projects and pipeline on track for 2025
Uganda’s Tilenga and Kingfisher petroleum projects, as well as a pipeline to carry their oil to Tanzania for export, are on track for first production by 2025. The 1,445 km […]
Port Bonython hydrogen hub to boost Australia’s hydrogen industry
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have finalised a grant agreement to develop the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub near Whyalla, Austalia. The development will create regional jobs and bring Australia another […]
Prostar Capital sells bulk liquid storage terminal to Mercantile & Maritime
Prostar Capital has announced the successful sale of its bulk liquid storage terminal facility, GTI Fujairah (GTIF), to Mercantile & Maritime Group (M&M). GTIF is located in the Port of […]
Vopak and Neste advance energy transition in California
Vopak has spent €30 million in repurposing 22 tanks at its Los Angeles terminal in California, USA, to establish a combined capacity of 148,000 m³ (39 million gallons). The repurposing […]
Equinor and OMV sign 5-year gas supply deal
Norwegian energy group Equinor has signed a five-year agreement to supply gas to Austria’s OMV as part of the latter’s supply diversification strategy. Equinor will deliver 12 terawatt hours (TWh) […]
Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Global Tank Storage Awards
The Global Tank Storage Awards returns in 2024 on 12 March in Rotterdam. It will once again recognise the best performing companies, products and people for their achievements, innovations and […]
UK & Germany Partner to become Hydrogen Leaders
The UK and Germany have signed an agreement to help accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry. Signed today at the UK Embassy in Berlin by Minister for Energy […]
UK government commits £160 million for developing countries to tackle climate change
The UK government has announced that it will dedicate £160 million to climate support for developing countries, at the UN Climate Ambitions Summit in New York. The UK will stand […]
Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project gets FERC permit
Sempra Infrastructure has gained regulatory approval for the second phase of its project at Port Arthur; the expansion of the Port Arthur LNG project in the US. The approval from […]
Carbonvert and Castex joint venture executes agreement for carbon storage
Carbon capture and storage project development and finance company, Carbonvert and operators, mineral buyers, and landowner, Castex Energy (through subdisary Castex Carbon Solutions) have announced the execution of an operating […]
Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg strengthen cooperation on hydrogen
Port of Rotterdam and Port of Duisburg have announced a joint feasibility study on the combined role the two ports have to play in supporting the growing demand from the […]
Shell and LBC join for pyrolysis oil storage and handling
LBC Tank Terminals has announced a collaboration with Shell Chemicals for the storage of pyrolysis oil derived from plastic waste in the Port of Rotterdam. Strategically located in the key […]
Germany builds up LNG import terminals
A new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Mukran on Ruegen Island in the German Baltic Sea should be operational from the first quarter of 2024, Gascade, the pipeline firm […]
US pipeline regulator awards $15 million to improve safety
The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $14.8 million (€13.8 million) in grants for pipeline safety training and technological research. The grants, authorised […]
Petra Nova CCUS project restarted
JX Nippon has announce that the Petra Nova carbon capture facility of the Petra Nova project, owned by Petra Nova Parish Holdings (a subsidiary of JX Nippon Oil & Gas […]
Vopak reaches agreement with Infracapital on sale of Rotterdam chemical terminals
Vopak has announced that it has reached an agreement with Infracapital on the sale of its three chemical terminals in Rotterdam (Botlek, TTR and Chemiehaven) for a total purchase price […]
Eni announces award of second UK CO2 Storage Licence
Eni announces that its subsidiary in the United Kingdom (Eni UK) has been awarded a Carbon Dioxide Appraisal and Storage Licence (CS Licence) by the North Sea Transition Authority […]
OCI Global announces agreement with New Fortress Energy for green ammonia
Producer of ammonia and methanol, OCI Global has announced an agreement to offtake green hydrogen from New Fortress Energy ZeroParks beginning in 2025. The agreement will allow OCI Global to […]
Neste welcomes EU’s adoption of renewable energy and aviation targets
The European Parliament adopted the ReFuel EU Aviation Regulation. This follows the adoption of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU RED III) on September 12. Neste welcomes the enhanced ambition these […]
