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MOL Group Unveils Blue Action 2035
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL Group) has launched Phase 2 of its group management plan: ‘BLUE ACTION 2035’ effective April 1. In Phase 2, the focus of group management will shift
European Commission Calls on EU Countries to Coordinate Security of Supply
Considering the market volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the European Commission is calling on EU countries to make timely and coordinated
Metafuels’ e-SAF project secures €1.92 million Dutch grant
e-SAF developer Metafuels has received a €1.92 million grant by the Dutch government for its Turbe project based in the Netherlands. The grant was awarded through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Chevron Changes Senior Leadership Team
Chevron has announced leadership updates that reflect the company’s continued focus on strong operational performance and safety. Chevron has appointed Daniel Woodall as Chief Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer,
HES International Opens Open Season
HES International has launched an Open Season for CO₂ export terminals in Rotterdam & Wilhelmshaven. The Open Season process gives all market participants an opportunity to secure future terminal future
Perpetual Next Appoints Bilfinger for Netherlands Consultancy
Perpetual Next has selected Bilfinger Engineering & Consultancy as lead consultant for its Methanol Moerdijk project, a planned biomethanol facility in the Port of Moerdijk, the Netherlands. The appointment covers
Wolong Electric America Expands Horizontal Pumping Line
Wolong Electric America has added a new line of high power, low voltage motors to its Quantum horizontal motor line. Designed for demanding horizontal pumping applications in oil and gas
European Council Adopts Targeted Flexibility for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The European Council has formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply
Netherlands Introduces Truck Toll For All Domestic And Foreign Carriers
The Netherlands’ new truck toll is to be introduced on 1 July 2026. The toll applies to almost all Dutch highways and is applicable to domestic and foreign vehicles.
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
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
Golden Pass LNG Achieves First LNG Production
Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has achieved first production of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Train 1 at its Sabine Pass Terminal, marking a major
TotalEnergies Completes NEO Next Merger
TotalEnergies has completed the merger between NEO NEXT and TotalEnergies’ UK Upstream Oil & Gas business. The combined group has been renamed NEO NEXT+, with TotalEnergies holding a 47.5% shareholding
Anew Climate & Avenir Complete Joint Bio‑LNG Bunkering
Anew Climate, a global leader in low-carbon fuel solutions, and Avenir, a leading provider of LNG and Bio-LNG for the maritime sector, has announced the successful completion of their first
HES International To Advance Europe’s CO₂ Infrastructure
As Europe continues to strengthen its approach to energy security, the role of effective carbon management is becoming increasingly important. Creating reliable pathways for the reduction, capture, transport and permanent
EEMUA Advocates For An Update To The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) has written to the UK Government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to raise concerns about the ongoing review of the
Space4Good & RINA Partner on Satellite-Based Verification for Infrastructure and Environment
Space4Good, a Dutch geospatial analytics company, has entered a technical partnership with RINA, a global consulting engineering, inspection and certification group operating in more than 70 countries. The partnership brings
Phillips 66 & Calor Mark 40 Years of LPG Storage
Phillips 66 Limited and Calor are marking 40 years since the commissioning of the Immingham LPG Caverns, a jointly owned underground storage facility that has supported UK LPG supply since
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
TNPA Appoints FFS Tank Terminals To Operate Bulk Liquid Terminal
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed FFS Tank Terminals as the preferred bidder to refurbish and operate a liquid bulk terminal for a 25-year concession period at the Port
Shell Bacton Gas Terminal Workers Vote To Renew Strike Action
Altrad employees at the Shell Bacton Gas Terminal in Norfolk have voted overwhelmingly to continue their pay-related strike action, which entered its sixth month. GMB Union, which is representing the
Dover Fueling Solutions Launches ProGauge
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, introduces enhanced
ABB Launches EmissionVision
ABB is expanding its advanced leak detection portfolio with the launch of the workflow management platform EmissionVision, supporting faster methane leak repair across the natural gas industry. Built on ABB’s
Bp To Sell Gelsenkirchen Refinery to Klesch Group
Bp has reached an agreement to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery and related businesses to Klesch Group, an independent European refiner. The transaction represents another significant milestone in bp’s acceleration of
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
Evos Rotterdam Commences Methanol & Ethanol Expansion Project
Evos Rotterdam has commenced the realisation of a major expansion project for (low-carbon) methanol and ethanol storage, following a signing ceremony held at the Port of Rotterdam. The ceremony was
Neste Commissions Facility For Liquefied Waste Plastic
Neste has successfully commissioned its new upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic (LWP) at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. This €111 million investment marks a major milestone in the scale-up
Stolt-Nielsen & NYK Line Form Joint Venture in Avenir LNG
Stolt-Nielsen Limited through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir LNG) to Nippon
Power2X Starts Field Work for eFuels Rotterdam
Power2X have announced that the company has completed a trial digging at its project site in the Port of Rotterdam, kicking off actual field work for Power2X eFuels Rotterdam. Although
Seatrium Wins FSRU Conversion From Karpowership
Seatrium has been awarded a contract by Karpowership, for the conversion of a new Floating Storage Regasification Unit (“FSRU”). Karpowership is a longstanding customer for Seatrium, renowned for owning, operating
OX2, Södra & TES Advance Värö Electric Natural Gas Project
OX2 and Södra, together with the e-NG project development company TES, today announced that they are advancing their development plans for an e-NG (electric natural gas) facility at the Värö
Maersk & Avenir Sign Bio-LNG Supply Agreement
Avenir Marine Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avenir LNG, has signed a framework fuel supply agreement with the shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk. Under the Agreement, signed already
