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Updated daily, the Tank Storage team brings you the latest in storage terminal and technical news, as well as digitalisation strategies, news about the energy transition and incidents around the world
Odfjell Terminals Expands Storage Capacity in Ulsan
Odfjell has announced the approval of a new expansion project at Odfjell Terminals Korea (OTK). The project comprises a new tank pit of ten tanks and will significantly broaden services
Industrial Fire in Oklahoma Put Out
The Tulsa Fire Department (Oklahoma, USA) partnered with Holly Frontier Fire & HAZMAT to put out a fire at the AXEL Royal Oil & Grease facility in west Tulsa on
‘Open Season’ for Chane’s Rotterdam Ammonia Import Terminal
After three years of technical work and preparations, Chane is entering the next phase of decision making regarding the development of a new storage facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands, focused on
BBGI, Keppel, & CleanEdge Partner For Bio-LNG
BBGI Public Company (BBGI) has partnered with Keppel, through its infrastructure division, and CleanEdge, by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly research and develop a bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane)
May River Capital Acquires Cashco
Cashco has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm. Under the leadership of president Clint Rogers, Cashco has achieved impressive growth over the past several years.
LR & SHI Partner For Green Ammonia FPSO
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the joint development of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) system for green ammonia.
Gasum Acquires Biogas Plant in Denmark
Gasum has signed a share purchase agreement for 100% of the shares in Hærup Biogas ApS, which owns and operates a biogas plant in the northern part of mainland Denmark.
Event Preview: NISTM The Woodlands 2024
Ahead of speaking at NISTM Woodlands on 10-12 December, Becht’s Rafael Rengifo explores the company’s proactive approach to manage storage tanks Storage tanks play a key role in the energy
Neste to supply Air Canada with SAF
Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Neste will deliver the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended
TotalEnergies, BP, Equinor and Shell Join For Increased Energy Access
TotalEnergies, BP, Equinor and Shell have announced a commitment to invest in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable,
TotalEnergies Deploys Methane Detection Equipment On All Upstream Assets
As part of its ambition to aim for near-zero methane emissions by 2030, TotalEnergies has deployed continuous, real-time methane emissions detection equipment on all its operated upstream assets. This continuous
Exolum Starts UK LOHC Project
Exolum has started the world’s first project to transport and store green hydrogen on a commercial scale in existing oil infrastructure using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC). The project is
INEOS & Royal Wagenborg Sign For CO2 Carrier
In the presence of His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark, INEOS and Royal Wagenborg have signed an agreement on the delivery
Stolthaven Terminals’ Receives EcoVadis Gold
Stolthaven Terminals has received the EcoVadis gold rating for sustainability performance, recognising its environmental, safety, social, ethical, and governance practices in 2024. The EcoVadis certification assesses a company’s adherence to
Topsoe To Provide Technology For SAF Production
Topsoe is to provide Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense SA (Riograndense) with its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production at Riograndense’s Rio Grande renewable
Shell Announces Circular Plastics Factory
Shell Chemicals Park Moerdijk has announced a new factory in the Netherlands, that allows plastic that is difficult or impossible to recycle to be reused. With the so-called market development
CB&I Awarded EPC Contract By Viva Energy
CB&I has been awarded a lump sum contract by Viva Energy for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of two 10 million litres (10,000 m3) diesel tanks and associated civil, structural,
Carbis Loadtec Develops Custom Metering Skid
In partnership with a client in the Far East, Carbis Loadtec has developed a custom metering skid for liquid and anhydrous ammonia. Specifically, this system has been designed to provide
GTT Receives FSRU Order
GTT has received an order from a Korean shipyard for the tank design of a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) on behalf of an Asian ship-owner. GTT will
Höegh Evi & SEMOP Sign MoU For Hydrogen Infrastructure
Höegh Evi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle, to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports. The hydrogen will be imported from producers located in
HES Botlek Installs Marine Loading Arm
HES Botlek Tank Terminal, Netherlands, has installed a brand new marine loading arm at one of its seagoing jetties, the company announced on LinkedIn. This additional marine loading arm enables
Rotary Engineering Awarded Advario EPC Contract
Rotary Engineering-Abu Dhabi has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to develop the TA’ZIZ Chemicals Storage Terminal in Abu Dhabi. The terminal project will be overseen by
Fuella To Develop Green Ammonia Project in Brazil
Fuella has signed an agreement with the Port of Pecém, to develop a large-scale green ammonia project in Pecém, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Under the agreement, Fuella is
Mesa ETP Announces FlexCore Seal for EPA Requirements
Mesa ETP has announced its FlexCore Liquid Mounted Seal meets requirements in the new EPA 98% emissions efficiency regulation. On 15 October 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Topsoe To Supply Electrolysers To First Ammonia
First Ammonia has signed the sales and service agreements with Topsoe for the fabrication of the first 100 MW (megawatts) of solid oxide electrolysers, at its green ammonia facility in
IMI Acquires TWTG
IMI has acquired TWTG, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist based in the Netherlands. TWTG will become part of IMI’s Process Automation sector. TWTG offers solutions that enhance operational
Wood Awarded Vietnam FEED Contract
Wood has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for cleaner, increased fuel production at the Dung Quat Oil Refinery in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. Under this contract, with
First Oil at Shell Brasil FPSO
Shell Brasil has announced the start of production of the floating production storage and offloading facility (FPSO) Marechal Duque de Caxias in the Mero field, in the pre-salt area of
BASF & AM Green Enter MoU For Low-Carbon Chemicals
BASF and AM Green have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate and develop business opportunities for low-carbon chemicals produced exclusively with renewable energy, and the corresponding value chains
Centrica & European Energy to Produce Hydrogen
Centrica and European Energy have signed a balancing and optimisation agreement for the Måde green hydrogen facility located at Port Esbjerg, Denmark. Under the agreement, Centrica Energy will manage power
TotalEnergies to Supply Sinopec LNG
As part of its strategy to grow its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business, TotalEnergies has signed a sales agreement (HoA) with Sinopec for the delivery of 2 million tons (1.8
CBA Reports Q3 Results
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey. Circulated amongst members, the survey contains feedback from businesses including manufacturers and distributors from throughout