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The oil and gas industry has watched for years as its veterans retire from the workforce. It’s been referred to by a number of names, from ‘the graying of the workforce’ to today’s favourite, the ‘Great Resignation.’ It is a factor in many industries, prodded and poked by journalists and sociologists and written about in Forbes articles and Buzzfeed listicles. It is one of the most…
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Leading provider, Wilhelmsen Port Services has completed its acquisition of Vopak Agencies. Vopak Agencies, which has now become a Wilhelmsen group company, is a perfect match for the global reach of Wilhelmsen Port Services’ maritime network of 2,200 ports. Vopak Agencies is a specialist within both hub services and port agency in the tanker segments in Europe and has extensive experience…
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Multinational conglomerate, Honeywell has announced that oil and gas corporation, ExxonMobil will deploy one of Honeywell’s carbon capture technologies (Honeywell’s CO2  fractionation and hydrogen purification system) at its integrated complex in Baytown, Texas, USA. This technology is expected to enable ExxonMobil to capture about 7 million tons (6.35 million tonnes) of carbon dioxide…
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NanoSUN and H2 Hauler have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver hydrogen transport, storage and dispensing for temporary site applications using NanoSUN’s innovative hydrogen refuelling solutions.  The agreement will see the partnership distribute NanoSUN’s mobile pioneer refuelling stations to H2 Hauler’s customers across Australia. This will allow for safe, efficient…
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Vopak has announced it full year results for 2022. Chairman of the executive board and CEO Dick Richelle says: ‘During 2022. we progressed in our strategy to improve our financial and sustainability performance, to grow our base in industrial and gas terminals and to accelerate towards new energies and sustainable feedstocks. Vopak again proved its value By storing and handling with care the…
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Exolum has signed an agreement to join REDI, the first business and expert network for diversity and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees and advocates in Spain, which is firmly committed to promoting full respect for the rights of this group in the workplace.   Exolum is now a member of an association of more than 150 companies that aims to contribute to the inclusion of the sexual and gender…
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A developer of linear generator technology, Libertine has signed a term sheet with cleantech, Azelio AB to jointly integrate and licence Libertine’s HEXAGENTM platform for energy storage applications. Since 2020, Azelio has been working closely with Libertine to evaluate the use of Libertine’s HEXAGENTM platform to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Azelio’s energy storage…
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The Belgian-German energy summit took place in Zeebrugge, enhancing the collaboration between Belgium and Germany to enhance their energy independence.  The two countries signed an agreement to intensify their collaboration on electrification, LNG, hydrogen and carbon capture to enhance their energy independence. They will do so through, among other things, an Energy Contact Group..  The…
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Tank storage company, Vopak has announced it is beginning a review of three chemical terminals in Rotterdam. The review is in line with Vopak’s plans to increase industrial and gas storage as it gradually moves away from oil and chemical. The review is related to the company's Botlek, TTR and Chemiehaven terminals in the port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest refining centre.
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Tank storage capacity in the Rotterdam area has doubled in the last decade to 30 million m3, while incidents related in this sector with major risks to the environment, such as Odfjell in 2013, have not repeated themselves. This is an achievement but it is surprising how strongly some companies still rely on the regulator. Why not take more responsibility and be more proactive? For example,…
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For the first time this year, StocExpo has launched a brand new Terminal Operations and safety conference at StocExpo, being held in Rotterdam on 14-16th March. Aimed at maintenance managers, operators and engineers, the three-day conference will keep you up to date with safety best practices, changes to regulations and help you towards your net zero goals. Safety is a key focus for this free…
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EverWind Fuels has become the first green hydrogen producer in North America to secure the necessary permits for a commercial-scale facility. Provincial authorities in Canada have granted environmental approval for EverWind to begin converting a former oil storage facility and marine terminal at Point Tupper in Nova Scotia into a green hydrogen and ammonia production hub. EverWind expects the…
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Chemical company, INEOS Olefins Belgium has announced it has raised €3.5 billion to support the construction and operation of the most environmentally sustainable cracker in Europe. This is the largest investment in the European chemical sector for a generation. The plant will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, three times lower than the average European steam cracker, and less than…
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As the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, Neste creates solutions to combat climate change and accelerate a shift to a circular economy. Neste is a leader in renewable diesel, with almost 30 countries across the world served since 2020, and with nearly 600 fuelling stations across our growing global network. We are committed to collaborating with our…
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Renewable fuels giant, Neste, and manufacturers, Scania, are piloting a digital solution that enables easy follow-up and verification of each truck's usage of renewable fuels.   Combining data from Scania Fleet Management Portal with Neste's fuel emission data, the solution will provide Scania’s customers with accurate, up-to-date data for their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting and…
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The state of Nevada, US has announced an emergency since a leak in a pipeline that supplies fuel to Las Vegas, was detected. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, the operator of the affected pipeline, stated the leak was detected on Thursday 9 at a pumping station in Long Beach, California, US. The company says the station and the pipeline were initially shut down but have since resumed operations.
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RWE has announced its plans to use rail transport for the onward journey of its fuel at the green import terminal for ammonia in Brunsbuttel. The company signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global logistics company, VTG to deliver the ammonia by tank wagon to customers in Germany and neighbouring countries. RWE and VTG will jointly develop a logistics concept for supplying…
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The Grimaldi Group now owns an area of over 200,000 m² and a 20-year concession within the Dutch port, through its subsidiary Amsterdam Multipurpose Terminal (AMT). Located in the Amerikahaven zone of the port area, the assets AMT purchased from EMA include storage areas, adjacent warehouses and logistics areas, as well as two quays.  AMT’s president, Guido Grimaldi, says: ‘Our investment…
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Holger Kreetz, previously head of Uniper's asset management division, will become the new chief operating officer (COO) and a member of Uniper's management board. David Bryson, whose departure from Uniper was announced at the beginning of the year, will step down from the management board by the end of February. Holger Kreetz says: ‘It is a privilege to be appointed to Uniper's board of…
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A car that is a hundred times more efficient than today’s fossil fuel city cars? The students of the Eco-Runner Team Delft in the Netherlands are making it reality. The ambitious group is pushing the boundaries of sustainable transportation by designing and developing a highly efficient hydrogen-powered car. The team’s goal this year is to set the world record for the longest distance driven…
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