News

https://youtu.be/azxon0A07VIEllen Daniels from the British Compressed Gases Association hosts a panel at StocExpo 2025, discussing how emissions control measures have changed over the years and looking towards the future of net-zero initiatives. She was joined by industry experts Margit Blok from VTTI, Peter Kerkhof from EEMUA and Shell, and Willem van der Zon from Vopak Share this…
Read More »

Wärtsilä will supply three 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 m3 capacity LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The engines will feature Wärtsilä’s NextDF technology, which reduces methane emissions when operating with LNG fuel. The ship is being built at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard in China, and the order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024. LNG…
Read More »

Protectoseal, the global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of safety-critical products, has appointed Andy McGlynn as managing director of their UK site in Greenfield, North Wales. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand following several years of record global demand for its market-leading line of flame arresters and pressure/vacuum relief vents. [caption…
Read More »

SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and Delfin Midstream (Delfin) have signed a heads of agreement for the long-term supply of 1.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for at least 15 years. The LNG will be sourced from floating LNG (FLNG) vessels that Delfin is deploying approximately 40 miles offshore near Cameron, Louisiana, on the US Gulf Coast. The free-on-board (FOB) deliveries will commence…
Read More »

JERA, EDF Trading (EDFT) and JERA Global Markets (JERAGM) have announced the expansion of JERAGM’s remit by its shareholders to include Japanese power trading. The respective Japanese power trading businesses of JERA and EDFT will be merged to operate alongside JERAGM’s global trading and optimisation business. JERAGM is a joint venture between shareholders JERA (66.67%) and EDFT (33.33%) and…
Read More »

Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies have made a final investment decision (FID) to progress phase two of the Northern Lights development. The decision was made after signing a commercial agreement with Stockholm Exergi to transport and store 900.000 tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually for 15 years. Customer commitment is a decisive part of realising a carbon capture, transportation and storage (CCS)…
Read More »

Arun Sriskanda, managing director at Oikos Storage, has been elected as the new President of the Tank Storage Association (TSA), the trade association representing all aspects of the UK’s bulk storage and energy infrastructure industry. Arun succeeds Wilma Kelly, safety, sustainability and engineering director at Certas Energy. Peter Hollister, Group Head of Fuels and Lubricants at ASCO, has…
Read More »

Emerson is expanding its DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 update for its distributed control system. New capabilities in Feature Pack 3 help users improve the availability of Ethernet-based field device networks through PROFINET system redundancy. Feature pack enhancements improve users’ ability to track changes and produce validation reports for version…
Read More »

Aramco and Air Products Qudra (APQ) have announced that Aramco has completed the acquisition of a 50% equity interest in the Jubail-based (Saudi Arabia) Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG). The agreement brings together experts in their respective fields with the aim of providing the Jubail Industrial City area with hydrogen, including lower-carbon hydrogen, at scale. BHIG targets the…
Read More »

TotalEnergies has announced investment decisions for six battery storage projects. In total, these projects amount to 221 MW of new storage capacity and an investment outlay of €160 million. These projects were developed by Kyon Energy, a TotalEnergies affiliate acquired in 2024, and most will use next-generation batteries supplied by Saft, a TotalEnergies affiliate and leader in advanced…
Read More »

A delegation of key stakeholders from Poland’s biomethane sector, led by the Polish Biomethane Organization, visited the VIDA bioenergy plant in Tilburg, Netherlands, to gain key insights into the latest advancements in biomethane production. The visit focused on four key areas: Cutting-edge technologies driving the biomethane industry Best practices in plant management and operational…
Read More »

Golar LNG has entered into finance lease agreements with a consortium of leading Chinese leasing companies for the refinancing of the existing FLNG Gimi debt facility. The sale leaseback facility will be approximately $1.2 billion (€1.1 billion). The transaction is subject to closing conditions including documentation and third-party approvals. The facility is expected to close within Q2…
Read More »

Gizil explains how its Virtual Plant is revolutionising safety procedures at terminals In the terminal sector, safety is paramount, yet the industry face a persistent and growing challenge, human error. This issue, deeply rooted in the traditional nature of the industry, is exacerbated by a generational workforce shift, leaving companies struggling to maintain safety standards and operational…
Read More »

Bas Janssen from Voovio looks at the benefits and limitations of digital twin technology solutions in the storage terminal indsutry The terminal industry has greatly benefited from software and technology solutions that enhance terminal management through predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. However, these terminals still require skilled workers for operation and maintenance. The…
Read More »

Stefan Balatchev, Naftosense’s R&D coordinator, explains how its polymer absorption sensors are helping solve enviromental and operational challenges Leaks in pipelines, storage tanks, and industrial systems pose serious risks, including hazardous spills, environmental contamination, and financial losses. Traditional leak detection methods, such as visual inspections, pressure monitoring,…
Read More »

Learn how Kanon Loading Equipment is supporting the delivery of CNG in Egypt to help ensure a secure, continuous gas supply The successful delivery of six 16” high-pressure compressed natural gas (CNG) loading arms by Kanon Loading Equipment marks a significant milestone in Egypt’s energy sector. These loading arms, equipped with emergency release couplings (ERC) and hydraulic quick…
Read More »

BP and Apollo have reached agreements for Apollo-managed funds to purchase a 25% non-controlling stake in BP Pipelines (TANAP), BP TANAP - the BP subsidiary that holds BP’s 12% interest in TANAP, owner and operator of the pipeline that carries natural gas from Azerbaijan across Türkiye. Under the agreement, Apollo funds will purchase the non-controlling shareholding in BP TANAP for a…
Read More »

The experts at Paresa explain how its holistic approach is advancing roof air raising through technical precision Roof Air Raising (RAR), is a long-standing standard technique in atmospheric and cryogenic storage tank construction. However, Paresa, through its subsidiary Sonningdale Tank Services, is looking to shake up the game by incorporating meticulous planning, stakeholder collaboration, and…
Read More »

Ronald Verkroost, founder and CEO of Desu Systems, explains how the company’s advanced safety technologies are improving tank terminals For over two decades, Desu Systems has been a trusted master distributor of high-performance flame and gas detection solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and asset protection across more than 60 countries. The company’s expertise spans industries such as…
Read More »

Celebrating 50 years in industry, Gerotto looks at how its pioneering robotic innovations have impacted storage terminals [caption id="attachment_58720" align="alignleft" width="300"] Alessandro Gerotto, CEO of Gerotto[/caption] Looking back at 2024, Gerotto has tackled some highly challenging engineering projects. Its tank cleaning systems, integrated into containerised units, have been further…
Read More »