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Sapphire Gas Solutions has acquired the Desert Gas LNG Plant in Ehrenberg, AZ, US, and a site for future expansion in Stroud, OK, US, from Spectrum LNG. With these acquisitions, Sapphire Gas expands its natural gas services for its Southwest US and Southern California clients by adding LNG production capabilities to its owned assets.
The Desert Gas LNG Plant has around 100,000 gallons (379m3)…
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VTTI Amsterdam became the latest VTTI terminal to go live on its in-house core terminal process system, Atlas.
Atlas provides operational efficiency and prepares VTTI’s global portfolio by utilising a ‘digital backbone’, strengthening its digital infrastructure to scale new capabilities across its terminals.
Quinten van Dam Merrett, SVP Netherlands at VTTI, comments: ‘Our customers…
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The first six tanks of Stolthaven Terminals’ SHVN Houston Expansion Project are completed and fully operational.
Stolthaven Houston has 189 tanks ranging from 349-15,900m3, with a total capacity of 576,696m3.
Daniel Strydom, Chief Operating Officer at SHVN, comments: ‘The completion of the first six tanks is an important milestone in the Houston Expansion Project and a great achievement…
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ITOCHU has acquired a portion of the equity securities of Aegis Terminal from Aegis Vopak Terminals, which is situated at Port Pipavav in Gujarat, India. The terminal hosts an ammonia storage tank with a capacity of around 36,000 tonnes, cargo handling facilities, pipelines, and truck loading and unloading facilities.
ITOCHU has already developed storage terminal business in India with the…
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Aster has launched its new storage and logistics business, Aster Port & Terminals (APT), bringing together an integrated storage and marine infrastructure platform in Singapore.
APT will comprise of 13 marine wharves across Pulau Bukom and Pulau Ular, up to 4.3 million m3 of tank storage capacity and a single buoy mooring that can receive very large crude carriers carrying up to two…
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America First Refining (AFR) has awarded Matrix Service Company with a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for storage tanks at AFR’s refinery in Brownsville, TX, US.
The new AFR facility is expected to process around 60 million barrels each year of domestic crude. Its storage tanks will support the refinery’s operations by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient movement…
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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (Nikkiso CE&IG) Group has been contracted by CS Gas North to provide 16 submerged motor pumps for German LNG Terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
Nikkiso CE&IG will provide the high-pressure, low-pressure and ship-loading pumps for the LNG, bio-LNG and synthetic natural gas (syngas) terminal project, which includes two 165,000 m3 LNG tanks…
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Rompetrol Rafinare continues to progress its strategic programme at Petromidia refinery, Năvodari, Romania, through capital reimbursement and the modernisation of five storage tanks.
A gasoline tank’s capacity will be increased from 5,000m3 to 6,000 m3; two tanks used to store diesel and components will be expanded from 10,000m3 to 12,000m3; a 57,000m3 crude oil tank is being reworked; and…
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Greene Tweed has added cryogenic leak and supercritical CO2 rapid gas decompression (RGD) capabilities to its testing infrastructure, for use in the semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and oil and gas sectors as they develop their hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) capabilities.
The cryogenic leak testing system evaluates sealing performance at temperatures as low as 4…
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Stanlow Terminals has completed installation of two new mooring dolphins at its Tranmere, UK site. The installation is part of a larger investment to its marine infrastructure that has a budget of over £2 million (€2.3 million).
Mooring dolphins keep vessels safely moored in tidal ranges of up to 10 metres, which keeps reliable operations flowing at the terminal.
In its press release,…
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ELAFLEX Group and its subsidiary SGB will showcase their combined solution DualSafe at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.
When combined with SGB’s explosion-proof vacuum leak detector VLXE 330 Ex M, ELAFLEX’s double-walled hose becomes DualSafe, available for ELAFLEX’s Yellow Band hoses like HD (hydrant), TW (tank truck) or LTW (low temperature), and all chemical hoses according to EN…
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How a former NATO facility storing liquid bulk in the mountains has transformed into a modern, strategic storage terminal
The port of Arendal has a long maritime tradition as one of Norway’s key shipping cities. With easy access to the open sea, the port has deep quays, no height restrictions, and the equipment to handle everything from standard cargo to more complex offshore and project…
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MAIRE has been given new awards and additional works for previously granted contracts across South America, Europe and Asia through its integrated engineering & construction solutions business unit, Tecnimont, totalling €110 million.
In South America, Tecnimont was awarded an early engineering contract to support a large-scale gas monetisation initiative, with Tecnimont covering the…
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The National Oil Corporation of Libya held an inauguration ceremony for a new crude oil flow measurement system at the Sidra oil terminal, operated by Waha Oil Company. Representatives from the NOC’s General Department of Inspection and Measurement also attended the event.
The system includes two metering skids and four ultrasonic flowmeters that will deliver high accuracy and reliability…
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Washington State’s Department of Ecology (DOE) has handed down 35 sanctions to Nippon Dynawave Packaging (NDP) in connection with the deadly tank collapse at its Longview site in May 2026 that killed 11 people.
On 14 July 2026, DOE officials visited the site and conducted a Dangerous Waste Focused Compliance Inspection to assess the surrounding area for damage caused by the spilling of more…
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The US Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, has rejected 11 environmental challenges to Venture Global’s CP2 LNG terminal. The challenges, raised under the Natural Gas Act and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), included air pollution, climate effects, impacts to commercial fishing and public-interest determinations.
Construction for the terminal was approved by the Federal Energy…
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The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has agreed that time will be given for an extension proposal submitted by owners Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL) for Port Pipavav, which is operated by APM Terminals. Notably, the proposal includes additional expanded container and liquid bulk storage, upgraded equipment and a deeper waterfront at the port.
Port Pipavav currently has a capacity to handle up to 1.35…
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Pepperl+Fuchs has released its Tab-IND series, which includes tablets with 8-inch and 10-inch displays for industrial use in hazardous and non-hazardous environments.
The Tab-IND series is designed for use in industrial environments where mobile devices can encounter harsh conditions that will affect the service life of the device. The series is protected against dust and spray water in line…
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The Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 36/2026-Customs dated 20 August 2026, which highlights measures for international cargo affected by the persistent disruption of maritime routes and uncertainties in the Gulf region, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The circular clarifies that…
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GKN Aerospace will launch a claims programme to provide up to $100 million (€85.7 million) for damages claims for residents and businesses affected by the May evacuation order, which saw community displacement following a tank overheating at GKN’s Garden Grove, CA, US, site.
As a result of the incident, the tank was permanently decommissioned and safety enhancements were enacted. GKN aims…
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