ALL NEWS
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
ADNOC Gas & HPCL Sign LNG Agreement
ADNOC Gas have announced the signing of a heads of agreement with Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) to supply 0.5 million tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a
Bp Discovers Hydrocarbon At Bumerangue Exploration Well
Bp has announced an oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in the deepwater offshore Brazil. Bp drilled exploration well 1-BP-13-SPS at the Bumerangue block, located in the Santos
NEO Energy Completes Merger with Repsol
NEO Energy has completed its strategic merger with Repsol Resources UK. The combined group has been renamed NEO NEXT Energy (NEO NEXT) and becomes one of the largest producers on
EU USA Agree Energy Deal
On 27 July, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US president Donald Trump announced a political agreement under which the EU would commit to purchasing $250 billion (€217
Uniper to Explore UK Hydrogen Salt Storage
Uniper has partnered with British Salt to explore potential UK hydrogen storage development, the company announced on LinkedIn. The Salinae Hydrogen Storage project is a potential salt cavern hydrogen storage
Shell Sells Shares of Colonial Enterprises to Brookfield Subsidiary
Shell Midstream Operating, a subsidiary of Shell, has completed the previously announced sale of its 16.125% interest in Colonial Enterprises to Colossus AcquireCo LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure
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 […]
Sempra & Jera Agree on Port Arthur LNG
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, and JERA has announced a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for the supply of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas
Stolthaven Singapore Achieves Dual ISCC Certifications
Stolthaven Terminals’ facility in Singapore has achieved both ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications. These internationally-recognised credentials reflect Stolthaven Singapore’s commitment to supporting the global transition to greener energy and
Vopak Announces Capacity Expansion In Malaysia
Vopak have made a significant investment decision at its Pengerang Terminal (PT2SB) in Malaysia, a key hub within its global Vopak network. On a post on LinkedIn, Vopak added that
Moeve & Exolum Complete Pipeline System At Port of Huelva
Moeve and Exolum have successfully completed the modernisation of the Torre Arenillas Quay and its pipeline system to the Port of Huelva, Spain, a project completed over three years without
Aquarius Energy Acquires Oiltanking’s Stake In OTMS
Aquarius Energy has completed its acquisition of Oiltanking’s 37% stake in Oiltanking MOGS Saldanha (OTMS). The company has been renamed as Aquarius MOGS Saldanha (AQMS) and comprises a state-of-the-art 10
Centrica Secures Stake in Gasrec
Centrica has secured a 16% stake in Gasrec, the UK’s largest dual provider of bio-LNG (bio-Liquified Natural Gas) and bio-CNG (bio-Compressed Natural Gas) to the road transport sector. This makes
Hoyer Group Awarded EcoVadis Gold & ISO 50001
The HOYER Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its comprehensive commitment in the areas of sustainability and responsible corporate governance. At the same time, the global logistics
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 […]
ExxonMobil Hands Australian Assets to Woodside Energy
Australia-based Woodside Energy has signed an historic agreement with ExxonMobil to take over operations of the Bass Strait assets. From completion, Woodside will assume operatorship of the offshore Bass Strait
Vopak Completes Share Buyback
Vopak has successfully completed a share buyback program to return up to €100 million to shareholders. The purpose of the share buyback program was to reduce the issued capital of
SLB Awarded Carbon Storage Contract
SLB has been awarded a technologies and services contract for carbon storage site development in the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), an incorporated joint venture between Bp,
Moeve Portugal Appoints Isabel Gorgoso As CEO
Moeve have appointed Isabel Gorgoso as the new chief executive officer of Moeve Portugal. With a solid career of more than 20 years in leadership positions in the energy sector,
Chane Appoints Fabian Ziegler as CEO
Chane has announced the appointment of Fabian Ziegler as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 22 September 2025. This leadership transition follows the decision of current CEO John Kraakman to
Air Liquide Takes FID for Rotterdam Hydrogen
Air Liquide has made the final investment decision (FID) for the construction of ELYgator, a plant for the production of renewable hydrogen in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, Netherlands. The plant, an electrolyser
TotalEnergies & CMA CGM to Launch LNG Bunkering Logistics Venture
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM have entered into an agreement to develop a 50/50 logistics joint venture dedicated to the implementation and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply
Exolum Demonstrates Hydrogen Storage in Existing Infrastructure
Exolum has successfully demonstrated how existing energy infrastructure can meet the long-standing challenge of hydrogen storage. Road and aviation fuel pipeline and storage infrastructure, like that owned by Exolum, can
UAB-Online & Systems Navigator Expand Integrated Solution
UAB-Online and Systems Navigator have shared results of their expanding collaboration. Since announcing their partnership in early 2024, the companies have implemented their joint solution at more than ten liquid
VTTI Dalian Handles Green Methanol Loading in China
VTTI Dalian (VTD) has successfully supported Northeast China’s first bonded green methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation. In a post on LinkedIn, VTD said this achievement marks an important step in fulfilling
MT Group Awarded LNG Terminal Infrastructure Contract
MT Group has been awarded a major contract for the execution of all topside and onshore-based infrastructure at the new jetty in Brunsbüttel FSRU LNG Terminal in Germany. The agreement
Transducers Direct Launces Water Column Monitoring Transducer
Transducers Direct, a global manufacturer of pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and industrial components, has developed an advanced ultra-low pressure wireless remote transducer. This state-of-the-art device, the Transducers Direct CirrusSense TDWLB-WCLC,
EET Wins Government Backing For SAF Production
Essar Energy Transition (EET), which plans to create the world’s leading low carbon process refinery, has been awarded £2.5 million ($2.8 million) from the UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT),
TotalEnergies & Emerson Collaborate on Data Collection
TotalEnergies and Emerson’s Aspen Technology business have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy advanced digital technologies for the continuous, real-time collection of data from TotalEnergies’ industrial sites. The objective is
Centrica Acquires 15% Stake in Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station
Centrica is to acquire a 15% equity stake in Sizewell C, with committed construction funding of £1.3 billion (€1.5 billion). Centrica will jointly own Sizewell C alongside HM Government (44.9%), La
