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Galileo Technologies has announced Jesus Grande as its new CEO. With a new CEO at the helm, the company is charging ahead in the energy transition with a bold vision. To make the most out of gas, rather than more traditional fossil fuels such as oil and coal, US based Galileo Technologies have developed a number of solutions that are designed to help the global energy transition by making…
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Vopak's joint venture AVTL has successfully completed its IPO in India, the company announced on LinkedIn. Dick Richelle, CEO of Royal Vopak: 'We are very pleased with the successful realisation of AVTL's IPO, a significant milestone reflecting the strong partnership and collaborative spirit between Aegis Logistics and Vopak. The IPO also successfully crystallises value for Vopak shareholders…
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Exolum has commenced fuel storage and aircraft refuelling operations at the newly expanded Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, having successfully completed the construction of a state-of-the-art fuel storage facility. This infrastructure represents a significant milestone in the advancement of air transport across Latin America, setting a new benchmark as the most technologically…
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The Victorian Government has delivered a positive assessment on the EES for Viva Energy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, marking a significant step in ensuring a secure energy future for the state. This new infrastructure – an extension to Geelong refinery jetty, a permanently moored floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and a short 7km…
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BP Trinidad and Tobago's (bpTT) Mento development has safely delivered first gas through connection of the initial discovery well. The drilling campaign for the remaining seven gross wells on the platform will now begin. Mento is a 50/50 joint venture between EOG Resources Trinidad Ltd (EOG) and bpTT, with EOG as the operator. The development features a 12-slot, attended facility that is located…
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Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment. At the same time, UPM…
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ASCO, a leading logistics and materials management company, has been awarded a terminal handling contract with Alcoa in Mosjøen, Norway. Alcoa is the world’s eighth-largest producer of aluminium, and this agreement marks a significant milestone in ASCO’s 30-year history in Norway, representing a further expansion of its services beyond the oil and gas sector. The new contract builds on…
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Jay Cruz, senior director of government affairs and communications at the ILTA examines the policy outlook for the terminals industry under the Trump administration As President Donald Trump and the 119th Congress have settled into office, the legislative landscape for the next two years has taken shape. The current administration is favouring pro-energy policies, and both the International…
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Herambiente Spa's subsidiary, ACR Spa, has acquired the Gerotto EAR business unit from Gerotto Federico Srl. The transaction will take effect from 1 July and is subject to certain conditions. Gerotto EAR specialises in operations within confined spaces and areas at risk of explosion, using advanced technologies such as suction excavators and robots. The acquisition includes 21 specialised…
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Uniper has entered a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Uhde to help scale the large-scale ammonia cracker, the company announced on LinkedIn. 'Converting imported ammonia, which can be transported across long distances in a cost-effective and scalable way, into hydrogen plays a vital role in decarbonising key sectors such as energy, steel, and chemicals. At our site in…
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The DET Deutsche Energy Terminal has commissioned the third floating import terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG), Germany's Federal Ministry For Economic Affairs And Energy announced on LinkedIn. Department minister Reiche says: 'Gas will remain of great importance for our energy supply for the foreseeable future. The opening of the second LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven is therefore an…
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Fluxys Belgium, Pipelink and Air Liquide are joining forces in 'Fluxys c-grid Antwerp,' a joint venture that will build and operate a CO2 pipeline network in the Antwerp port area (Belgium) to connect industrial players to permanent underground storage solutions. Fluxys c-grid Antwerp has been established as a subsidiary of Fluxys Belgium, which holds a majority stake alongside Pipelink and Air…
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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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Gary Jackson, SHEQ director at Vopak North America, speaks to Kate Rainford about Deer Park Terminal’s safety practices With a capacity of 1,282,512 m³, across 253 tanks, ranging in size from 80,000 barrels to 15,000, Deer Park is the largest of Vopak’s sites in the US and Canada. The terminal stores a range of products, including biofuels, chemicals, petroleum products, base oils and…
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Vassia Sourtzi, senior energy transition specialist at Lloyd’s Register, looks at the factors impacting the global fuel mix The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as nations grapple with the dual imperatives of meeting rising energy demands and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, global total final energy consumption (TFEC) has increased from 268 EJ…
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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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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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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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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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