TECHNICAL NEWS
Don’t miss the latest developments and innovations in the storage tank industry. From cutting-edge technology and equipment, to advancements in safety and environmental practices, stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices that are shaping the future of the industry by exploring our technical news section.
Alternative Environmental Technologies reaches milestone
Alternative Environmental Technologies (AET) has announced that its design, procurement, assembly, and installation work of the initial SULFEX commercialisation project is near 70% completion. The process is being installed at a liquid fuels pipeline terminal on the United States East Coast. Site work is planned to begin shortly. The 1000
GE Vernova announces AI-powered carbon emissions management software
GE Vernova’s digital business has announced release of CERius, a carbon emissions management software designed to help energy companies progress toward their net-zero goals using data precision and abatement planning capabilities. CERius is designed to enable organisations to more accurately measure, manage, and operationalise certain insights needed to help companies
Svanehøj to supply pumps for the third northern lights LCO2 carrier
Supplier of CO2 pumps, Svanehøj has announced that the world’s three largest dedicated CO2 ships are now on its reference list. Northern Lights (a joint-venture of Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies) is increasing its CO2 shipping capacity with its third LCO2 carrier and has chosen Svanehøj to supply the cargo pump
NZTC awards £9 million to technologies to accelerate net zero
Over £9 million (€10.5 million) has been awarded to data and digital technologies that will enable the energy transition, as part of Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) 2023 open innovation programme. £3 million came from NZTC and over £6 million co-funded by industry. A total of 143 businesses from across
Plastic Omnium to set up hydrogen production plant
Plastic Omnium has announced plans to build the largest North American hydrogen storage manufacturing plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, to supply a major American automaker. The group will design, develop and produce high-pressure hydrogen storage systems for medium and heavy-duty zero emissions mobility. In addition, a state-of-the-art validation and
RegO Products introduces new CBE504 series
RegO Products has announced the launch of its new CBE504 series half-inch pressure builder-economiser regulator, which has been designed to help achieve and maintain proper pressures in cryogenic vessels, minimising the risk of product loss during their operation. RegO’s new CBE504 series replaces the existing CB504 and offers several advantages,
Mitsui & Co acquires majority stake in Nutrinova Netherlands
Mitsui & Co has agreed with Celanese, a leading American chemical company, to acquire a 70% stake in its wholly owned subsidiary Nutrinova Netherlands. The purchase price for the shares is $472.5 million (€437.9 million). Following the acquisition, Nutrinova will become Mitsui’s equity method affiliate. The share purchase will be
Wolftank Group launches coating technology in Brazil
Wolftank Group has announced that the company is rolling out its industrial coating solutions in Brazil following the first successfully implemented tank coating projects for a leading South-American energy company. Wolftank’s patented technology can convert single-walled tanks used for the storage of potentially hazardous liquids such as fuels or chemicals
INOXPA launches Dinamix SMX side-entry agitator
INOXPA has announced the launch of the Dinamix SMX side-entry agitator range. It offers an adaptable system using standard components to produce many different configurations, avoiding the need to manufacture made-to-measure agitators. The concept’s success is based on adaptability, responsiveness and efficiency. Products are configured using a system of modules,
NSW Ports announces Smartflow digital solution is live
NSW Ports, Australia, has announced its selected comprehensive solutions provider, Platform8 and partners Smartflow digital solution for ship-to-shore ISGOTT processes – are now live. This solution is streamlining NSW Ports operations, boosting safety, and ensuring compliance within the maritime industry. The improved visibility and collaboration drives cost and carbon savings. Smartflow and
Baker Hughes to develop low-carbon solutions with Avports
Energy technology company Baker Hugh has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with airport management and operations company Avports to develop, implement and operate onsite microgrid solutions for the airport industry. The collaboration agreement addresses emissions reduction and the global industry’s goal to focus on zero-emission buildings, horizontal airport infrastructure,
Sewage biogas to drive hydrogen production
Levidian and United Utilities have announced plans to use sewage biogas as a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production. The government-funded collaboration is a first for the UK’s water industry. Levidian’s LOOP technology will be used to decarbonise biogas created through the wastewater treatment process at United Utilities’ Manchester
Getech launches natural hydrogen locator solution
Getech, a world-leading locator of subsurface resources, has launched a solution to pinpoint sites rich in natural hydrogen. Combining knowledge of natural hydrogen’s genetic systems with Getech’s proprietary data platform, products and machine learning analysis, the firm can predict the location of natural hydrogen deposits in the subsurface. This emerging
ADNOC and Occidental collaborate for carbon storage hubs
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC and American oil company, Occidental have announced they have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to evaluate potential investment opportunities in CO2 capture and storage hubs in the UAE and US. This is with a view to develop a carbon management platform to accelerate the
Eni and SLB announce vibroacoustic pipeline integrity monitoring and analysis
Eni, through its subsidiary Enivibes, and SLB have announced an alliance to deploy e-vpms (Eni Vibroacoustic Pipeline Monitoring System) technology, an innovative vibroacoustic wave detection system capable of providing real-time analysis, monitoring and leak detection for pipelines around the world. Enivibes will bring the new proprietary pipeline integrity technology to the
Honeywell to acquire SCADAfence
Honeywell has announced it has agreed to acquire SCADAfence, a leading provider of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity solutions for monitoring large-scale networks. SCADAfence provides asset discovery, threat detection and security governance which are key to industrial and buildings management cybersecurity programs. Kevin Dehoff, president and
New sustainable boilers at Alkion Terminal Santander
Alkion Terminal Santander has announced the installation of a brand new, more efficient boiler. This sustainable innovation benefits the environment, business and its customers. By adopting lower-carbon heating alternatives, Alkion is taking climate action while improving the efficiency of its terminals. In 2022 the Alkion terminal on the north coast
Nova Transportadora do Sudeste appoints Atmos for pipeline simulation
Nova Transportadora do Sudeste (NTS) has become the latest Latin American pipeline company to select Atmos for its natural gas transmission network. The NTS network is made up of more than 2,000 km of pipeline and has the highest capacity of all pipelines in Brazil, with a transport contractual capacity
ADNOC partners with Baker Hughes
ADNOC and Baker Hughes have announced a partnership for next-generation electrolyzers and technology that can split methane into low-carbon hydrogen and graphene. At UAE Climate Tech, ADNOC agreed to develop and deploy Baker Hughes’ innovative hydrogen technology portfolio by exploring its application across its operations. As part of ADNOC’s $15
US EPA to Revise Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposal to amend reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems under EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The proposed revisions would improve the accuracy of reported emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), including methane, one of the primary drivers of the climate
Fluor and Carbfix collaborate for CCS solutions
Fluor has announced it has signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) carbon dioxide mineral storage operator, Carbfix. The MoU is to pursue integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions. Together, the companies look to minimise the impacts of climate change by helping to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries with high greenhouse gas emissions,
BP to use Honeywell’s technology for SAF production
Honeywell has announced that BP has selected its ecofining technology to help support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five BP facilities across the globe. The technology will be installed at the following BP sites: Cherry Point refinery in Blaine, Washington Rotterdam II refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands Lingen
Technip Energies Acquires Processium
Technip Energies has announced the acquisition of Processium, an expert company in process development, equipped with laboratory and piloting facilities located in Lyon, France. Processium is an industrial development partner designing and developing next-generation processes to support the energy transition and enhance manufacturing competitiveness in the field of sustainable chemicals.
BASF and thyssenkrupp Uhde cooperate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Chemical producer BASF and planning, procurement, construction and servicing of chemical plants company, thyssenkrupp Uhde has announced their cooperation in the marketing, development and process design for thyssenkrupp Uhde’s leading EnviNOx technology. BASF will supply its high-performance catalysts to thyssenkrupp Uhde, enabling their customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions more
Energy Vault Selects Chart Hydrogen technology
Sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, Energy Vault Holdings has selected global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, Chart as the supplier of an integrated liquid hydrogen storage and fuel delivery system. The system will be for a green hydrogen long-duration energy storage system (BH-ESS) used in conjunction with a utility-scale battery
ExxonMobil donate $600,000 to University of Louisiana for CCUS
ExxonMobil has announced it is helping the industries in Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish, USA to reduce their emissions and become home to a landmark CO2 transportation and storage project. Exxon Mobil made the following contributions to the university: Two $50,000 (€46,700) endowed scholarships for first-year students from Vermilion Parish who are pursuing
Cooperation between Netherlands and Belgium for CO2
The Netherlands and Belgium have signed an agreement in Antwerp today to cooperate more in the field of transport and storage of CO2. Both countries want to make the industry more sustainable through cross-border transport of CO2 between ports and industry, such as in Antwerp, Ghent, Rotterdam and Zeeland. Both countries
Technip Energies launches Canopy by T.EN platform
Engineering and technology company for the energy transition, Technip Energies (T.EN) has announced the launch of Capture.Now, a strategic platform that brings all its carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies and solutions in one place. Building on this new platform to further its ambition to lead the CCUS market,
Technip Energies for FEED of Livista Energy’s lithium chemical refinery
Technip Energies has announced it has been selected by electric vehicle supply chain company, Livista Energy Europe to deliver the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase for its first European lithium chemical refinery. The refinery, located in Germany, will accept all sources of raw lithium materials as feedstock. Technip Energies
US Oil and US Gain form US Energy
Supplier and terminal operator of refined products and renewable fuels company, U.S Oil, and developer of alternative fuels company, U.S. Gain, have announced the formation of a combined company, U.S. Energy. U.S. Energy is a vertically integrated energy solutions provider proficient in refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits. Its
EnBW, VNG and JERA join for ammonia study
Energy company, EnBW, technology company VNG and subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Company, Jera have signed a memorandum of understanding with the goal of jointly conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the construction of an ammonia cracker demonstration plant. The project partners want to examine whether the construction of a
Ardmore Shipping orders Value Maritime’s technology
Ardmore Shipping has ordered Value Maritime’s (VM) carbon capture ready and emissions-reducing Filtree systems, including the clean loop system, for a further three MR Tankers. The VM Filtree system is based on innovative technology that filters sulphur, CO2 and 99% of ultra-fine particulate matter from the tankers’ exhaust stream. The
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