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Energy giant TotalEnergies has bought biogas producer Polska Grupa Biogazowa (PGB) as well as some solar power projects from FFKM112 in Poland. The move forms part of the company's expansion into renewables in the country. The acquisition of PGB raises TotalEnergies’ biogas production capacity to 1.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) and gives the Company a leading position in the promising Polish market,…
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Äager has designed an innovative new solution for storage tank coverings. The Domeroof offers considerable strength, durability and reliability. The Domeroof features a patented geodesic dome design, offering exceptional strength, stability, and reliability, even in harsh weather conditions. The Domeroof can withstand extreme weather conditions, such as high winds, heavy snow loads, and…
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Energy infrastructure company Enbridge has plans to supply two to three more LNG export facilities throughout the US Gulf Coast, in addition to the four existing facilities.   Enbridge previously acquired the Moda Ingleside Energy Center, a major crude export terminal that connects the prolific Permian and Eagle Ford shale oil basins to international markets.  Enbridge will continue to look…
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Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC MD and group CEO, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining a cooperation framework for future joint projects on energy transition, sustainability and decarbonisation.   The MoU was signed in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni,…
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The Forty Under 40 campaign showcases the rising stars of the tank terminal industry. As the industry embraces digitalisation and new ways of working, there’s also an understanding that our workforce has changed immensely over the last few years. With many senior members of staff retiring or leaving the industry altogether, it’s imperative that we find new talent to carry on the legacy of…
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Smartflow has partnered up with ATMOS Inspections B.V. to digitise ATEX inspections in an effort to streamline and simplify the process. Both companies put safety at the forefront, and working to improve the quality of ATEX inspections to reduce the risks of accidents and incidents in hazardous environments. ATMOS specialists are certified in accordance with the international IECEx05…
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At least 17 people are known to have died after a fire broke out at a fuel storage tank in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday 3 March. The facility is operated by state-owned energy company, Pertamina. The fire started at around 8pm (01:00 GMT) on Friday from a fuel pipe at Pertamina’s Plumpang fuel storage depot in the capital Jakarta. It quickly spread to nearby houses in the densely populated…
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Hydrogen solution provider Electriq, and global energy storage company, Zenith Energy Terminals have announced a partnership to build the world’s first manufacturing plant of Electriq Powder at the Port of Amsterdam. Electriq Powder simplifies storage, transport, and use of hydrogen in last mile, off-grid and backup applications. Electriq Powder features superior safety and energy density,…
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BASF Japan has announced that its high-pressure regenerative CO2 capture technology HiPACT, will be used by one of Japan’s largest exploration and production companies, INPEX. This will be used in its Kashiwazaki clean hydrogen/ammonia project. This is Japan’s first demonstration project for the production of blue hydrogen/ammonia from domestically produced natural gas. The implementation…
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Braskem Idesa (BI) and Advario have announced the formalisation of their partnership, with Advario’s acquisition of 50% of the capital of Terminal Química Puerto México (TQPM). The total estimated investment for the project is $400 million (€377 million).  The aim is to construct and operate a new ethane import terminal in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz.   The new terminal will have 10…
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The supervisory board of Uniper SE has appointed Michael Lewis as chief executive officer (CEO) of Uniper SE. As a trained engineer, Lewis has almost 30 years of experience in the energy sector with a special focus on renewable energy. He started his career in 1993 at Powergen in the UK. Since 2007, he has held various positions at E.ON, including CEO for climate and renewables and, since 2017,…
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Shell Western LNG B.V and shipping company, Hapag-Lloyd has announced the signing of a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Hapag-Lloyd’s ultra large dual-fuel container vessels of 23,500+ twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Using LNG enables Hapag-Lloyd to immediately reduce the CO2 intensity of these vessels by up to 23% compared to conventional fuels.…
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Spanish energy company, Enagás and LNG storage provider, Reganosa have signed an agreement in which Enagás acquires the 130 km network of Reganosa gas pipelines for the amount of €54 million, and Reganosa buys 25% of the El Musel regasification plant in Gijón, Spain for the amount of €95 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Enagás has acquired the entire transmission grid and…
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Implico has launched a next-generation cloud solution for tank terminals, which can easily be integrated with current and new systems via standardised API interfaces.  It covers a range of different applications including monitoring of goods movements, asset management, stock accounting, customs/tax and process automation.  In addition, the software can process and plan operations as well as…
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The German government has planned to approve the sales of 100% synthetic fuels at fuel stations. So far, the sales of synthetic fuels, such as e-fuels and renewable diesel (also known as HVO), in Germany have been largely limited to fuel blends in which these fuels have represented about 26% maximum. The sales of unblended 100% renewable diesel has previously only been allowed in specific…
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Petrobras has announced it has beaten its record for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in 2022, by injecting 10.6 million tons (9.6 million tonnes), which is equivalent to 5.8 billion m3 of CO2. This amount corresponds to around 25% of the total amount of CO2 injected by the industry as a whole last year, according to the Global CCS Institute. This achievement confirms the company…
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A project with the world's first on-land GST membrane full containment liquid natural gas (LNG) storage tank located in Hejian, north China's Hebei province, has officially been delivered after 100 days of trial operation. The GST technology was developed by GTT.   The project secured natural gas needs for 800,000 local households during the winter of 2022, after entering trial operation in…
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Leading engineering company in oil and gas and low-carbon energy headquartered in Dubai, Kent, has launched its 2023 UAE Graduate Development Programme focusing on nurturing Emirati talent in support of UAE's vision for economic competitiveness and growth. Kent’s three-year graduate programme currently holds 23 Emirati nationals, and pushes for a flexible and tailored approach that focuses on…
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With less than two weeks to go before this year’s Global Tank Storage Awards in Rotterdam on 15th March, there are now just two tables remaining. The evening is a great networking opportunity, attracting 200 terminal professionals from across the globe Tickets include a networking reception, three course meal, all inclusive drinks and entertainment. The gala dinner is a great opportunity to…
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This year’s StocExpo on 14-16th March in Rotterdam has a strong focus on helping terminals navigate the digital transformation. IT managers, innovation officers and technical experts will be able to learn from different experiences, share ideas and network with likeminded digital specialists. Gerco ver den Brink, Digital Transformation lead at  Shell and Hans Geurts, Global IT Director at…
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