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EEMUA has released Edition 6 of EEMUA 159. EEMUA 159 is considered to be the most comprehensive guidance available on above ground flat bottomed storage tanks. It is also used worldwide by regulators as an example of what good practice looks like. EEMUA 159 is intended primarily to assist in the establishment of essential inspection and maintenance requirements for aboveground vertical…
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Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tonnes of SAF per annum. As a result, Neste’s global SAF production capability has increased to 1.5 million tonnes (around 1.875 billion litres) per…
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Three new tanks have successfully completed hydrotesting at Quantem's Pelican Point Terminal in Australia. The tanks are now being painted, moving closer to commissioning in the coming months. Constructed using over 1,400 tonnes of Australian steel and delivered with 165,000 site hours - without an MTI or LTI - this project showcases Quantem’s commitment to safety and quality. The diesel…
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Technip Energies has been awarded a major contract by Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA, and MITSUI & CO, for the BluePoint Number One ATR Project in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, USA. This project aims to deliver the world's largest low-carbon ammonia plant with a capacity of approximately 1.4 million tonnes per year. Technip Energies will perform the…
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Wärtsilä is set to expand its state-of-the-art technology centre Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland, with a €50 million total investment. Expanding the R&D testing capabilities and facilities will enhance Wärtsilä’s ability to meet the growing demand for developing and delivering sustainable technologies in marine and energy and to support fuel applications needed in the…
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Exolum has announced that its team in Houston, United States, has taken another step forward in  strategy by partnering with the Greater Houston Port Bureau, a non-profit trade organisation dedicated to promoting collaboration and advancing the maritime industry. On a post on LinkedIn, Exolum says: ‘This partnership and its network will be of great support to Exolum, as it will keep us…
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Wood has won a three-year contract to provide specialist technical support to Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) - the country’s primary oil producer. Under the contract, 65 of Wood’s engineering and project management specialists will form part of PDO’s front-end engineering design (FEED) office, delivering complex front-end energy transition and carbon capture projects for PDO. The cohort…
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Energy companies Mabanaft and HIF Global have signed an agreement for the planned purchase of e-methanol, reaffirming their commitment to promoting carbon-reduced fuels for the shipping industry. The initial purchase would be up to 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year, which is produced from renewable electricity and captured CO₂. The agreement is the starting point for negotiations to…
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Neste and DB Schenker have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics. Both companies embarked on a trial which took place from December 2024 to February 2025, in which Neste MY Renewable Diesel was used in Singapore…
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Bp Trinidad and Tobago (BpTT) has announced that its Cypre development has safely delivered its first gas, in Cyprus. Cypre is one of Bp’s 10 major projects expected to start up worldwide between 2025 and 2027, announced as part of Bp’s reset strategy to grow the upstream. Production from Cypre will make a significant contribution towards the 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day…
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As FuelEU Maritime regulations come into full force this year, Lara Naqushbandi, CEO of e-fuels developer ETFuels, looks at what the industry needs to know, and how best to prepare [caption id="attachment_59436" align="alignright" width="200"] Lara Naqushbandi, CEO of ETFuels[/caption] FuelEU Maritime has come into effect this year, yet few in the marine industry have really thought through the…
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Genoveva Climent, Port Tarragona’s commercial & business development director shares stories from three bulk liquid storage companies operating in this Spanish energy hub [caption id="attachment_59443" align="alignright" width="225"] Tepsa Iberia’s solar panels[/caption] Sustainability and challenge are two words that go hand in hand; even more so in these uncertain times in which we are…
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Crowley is enhancing the resiliency of its Isla Grande logistics terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the installation of a microgrid fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The innovative energy system will provide a reliable power supply tailored to support the terminal’s daily operations, such as powering its terminal equipment, refrigerated containers, and administrative and maintenance…
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MOL Chemical Tankers has announced that Fairfield Chemical Carriers has officially merged into MOL Chemical Tankers, effective April 1, 2025. With this, all planned changes, including asset and contract transfers, and the unified brand integration under ‘MOL Chemical Tankers,’ will be implemented from the effective date. This merger marks a significant step in strengthening MOL Chemical…
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TWTG's NEON Temperature Sensors have been deployed in Iraq. In a post on LinkedIn, the company says: ‘We’re excited to share that our NEON Temperature Sensors have now been deployed in Iraq. A big thank you to our partner AL MARAFAA DMCC for their expertise and support in making this possible. The sensors are installed at wellheads, where precise temperature monitoring is critical for safety…
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Dependable factory calibration saves time during commissioning and provides better accuracy assurance than field calibration, says Daniel Hoy, Endress+Hauser Since the dawn of human history, trade has been an essential part of the social construct, and every fair exchange depends on mutually agreed and fulfilled measures of goods. In trade industries, especially in the custody transfer of…
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Shell Eastern Trading has completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares in Pavilion Energy. Pavilion Energy, headquartered in Singapore, operates a global LNG trading business with contracted supply volume of approximately 6.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). The acquisition includes Pavilion Energy’s portfolio of LNG offtake and supply contracts, regasification…
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Baker Hughes has announced that it has secured an enterprise agreement with Sinochem, a multinational chemical conglomerate, to deploy its Cordant Asset Health across ten of its chemical production plants in China. The agreement represents the first advanced enterprise-level digital deployment of Cordant in the region and highlights its continued expansion into chemical and industrial…
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StocExpo 2025 concludes with powerful conversations, new innovations, and a vision for the future of tank storage The 20th edition of StocExpo, the world’s leading tank storage and energy infrastructure event, came to a close after two impactful days of insight, innovation, and inspiration at the Rotterdam Ahoy. Held during a pivotal time for the global energy sector, StocExpo 2025 delivered…
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VARO Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Preem through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings, in an all-cash transaction. Subject to customary closing conditions and the receipt of regulatory approvals the transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. The agreement follows a competitive M&A process that began…
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