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Clyde May, president of ASNT, explains the association’s core mission and looks to the future of NDT
The American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) has one clear vision; to make non-destructive testing a highly respected and professional field, recognised globally for its role in creating a safer world. ‘It is a simple statement mission, but it says a lot,’ says Clyde May,…
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An important milestone was reached at the Marsa LNG project in Sohar, northern Oman on 1 May when the official groundbreaking ceremony took place.
Technip Energies is carrying out an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract at the site, which is operated by the Marsa LNG JV (with TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production as partners).
The new Marsa LNG plant will use…
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At the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam this May, the Port of Rotterdam and EDGE Navigation agreed to cooperate on the development of a future-proof liquid hydrogen infrastructure for the maritime sector.
EDGE Navigation is currently developing a series of commercial cargo ships powered by liquid hydrogen (LH2), as well as an LH2 tanker that can be used for import to Northwest…
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A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been signed between the ABIHV - Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Hidrogênio Verde, the Belgian Hydrogen Council (BHC) and FIT - Flanders Investment & Trade to initiate cooperation on green hydrogen. This LoI is a first step towards drafting of an MoU which is foreseen later this year, according to the Belgian Hydrogen Council.
Brazil is developing into a…
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VTTI, alongside partners, took centre stage at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam to formally present the joint Manifesto on Hydrogen Import Strategy to Sophie Hermans, Minister of Climate and Green Growth - a clear call to accelerate the Netherlands’ commitment to a secure, global hydrogen supply.
'Handing over the manifesto to Minister Hermans, together with our…
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To foster a stronger commitment to international collaboration, Hydrogen Europe and LAC Clean Hydrogen Action signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the deployment, uptake and trade of clean hydrogen and its derivatives across both regions.
The agreement was formalised during the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, where leaders from both organisations emphasised the urgency of…
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Oiltanking has rebranded to enport by MB Energy, operating 13 terminals across Germany, Denmark and Hungary.
With a legacy dating back to 1972, the new brand name, enport, will continue to be one of the biggest providers of tank storage and energy infrastructure solutions in Germany. enport plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient supply of energy products and chemicals across…
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A major Technip Energies project has come to fruition with the start of production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by Neste at its modified refinery in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
The modification of Neste's existing renewables refinery enables the production of up to 500,000 tonnes of SAF every year, increasing Neste’s annual SAF production capability to 1.5 million tonnes.
This…
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TotalEnergies has signed a sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Ksi Lisims LNG for the purchase of 2 mtpa of LNG for 20 years from the future liquefaction plant, subject to the final investment decision of the project.
In parallel, TotalEnergies acquires a 5% stake in Western LNG, the developer, shareholder, and future operator of the Ksi Lisims LNG project. This acquisition grants…
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AD Ports and Advario have signed a head of terms agreement to explore establishing a joint venture to develop and operate green energy and liquid bulk storage projects in the UAE and globally.
In a post on LinkedIn, Advario added that the proposed joint venture, which would be 51% owned by AD Ports Group and 49% by Advario, has the potential to unlock significant growth opportunities in the…
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Archive edition:
Volume 21 Issue 02
Date published: May 2025
[real3dflipbook id='7']In this issue...
Vopak Deer Park: A Safety-First Culture
We speak exclusively to Gary Jackson, SHEQ at Vopak North America about Deer Park terminal's safety practices
Women in Tanks: Traci Johnson
Discover how IMTT's VP for environment, health, safety and security went from…
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OEG North America has announced the arrival of its latest fleet of cryogenic ISO tanks to its Houston yard in the US. This milestone marks the expansion of OEG’s cryogenic tank division into North America, positioning the company to meet growing demand for reliable transport solutions for liquefied gases across the region.
The new fleet of intermodal cryogenic ISO tanks enables the efficient…
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Oman LNG and Vitol have signed a Term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the supply of LNG. Under the agreement, Oman LNG will supply LNG to Vitol on a DES Flexible basis, with deliveries (800,000 metric tons per annum) from January 2026.
This partnership highlights Oman LNG’s strategic role as a key supplier of LNG, and its commitment to contributing to the stability and diversification of…
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Aptamus has reached an agreement for the design and engineering of a CO2 discharge terminal at LBC Tank Terminals’ (LBC) facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US. This agreement, in addition to a potential partnership with Port Tampa Bay to develop a CO2 loading terminal, forms a complete supply chain solution for the collection, processing, and marine transportation, for captured CO2 from…
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Metafuels AG is to open a new synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) production plant in the Port of Rotterdam. Evos and Metafuels are working together to take the next steps to progress the development of the project. The project builds on Metafuels’ expanding European footprint, following the 2024 announcement of Pizol – planned production facility in Denmark. The Rotterdam plant,…
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Resilium explains how to combat tank overfilling scenarios through gamification
The events of 11 December 2005 were foreseeable. Like all tank storage facilities, Buncefield was vulnerable to a well-known (and arguably obvious) threat of tank overfill. The Incident Report after the event listed similar events (loss of containment of flammable gasoline) as far back as 1962 and the Investigation…
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Discover the importance of leak monitoring; especially when storing methanol
[caption id="attachment_61506" align="alignleft" width="225"] SGB DLG application for Verbio SE in Bitterfeld, Germany. Here with a manifold for three underground tanks[/caption]
Operators of systems with materials hazardous to water are obligated to verify the leak tightness of the system and to routinely monitor the…
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After more than 75 years of successful company history, Mabanaft is repositioning itself, and rebranding to MB Energy. Through the comprehensive rebranding, the company emphasises its transformation into a future-oriented energy provider, placing an even greater focus on customer orientation, innovations for the energy transition, and progress at the core of its business.
Jonathan Perkins, CEO…
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VTTI has announced that following a strong market response to its request for expressions of interest, it is now progressing to the next phase of the open season: negotiation of Heads of Agreements. This strategic project is designed to support the large-scale import of hydrogen and strengthen the hydrogen supply chain for the European Union.
Tom Smeenk, executive vice president growth, says:…
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Woodside Energy and Aramco have entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement to explore global opportunities, including Aramco’s potential acquisition of an equity interest in and LNG offtake from the Louisiana LNG project.
Additionally, both companies are exploring opportunities for a potential collaboration in lower-carbon ammonia. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill says: ‘We are excited to…
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