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QADworks explains how it uses data integration and advanced analytics to benefit terminals The tank storage industry is a vital part of global logistics, and operates within a dynamic and increasingly complex environment. Faced with evolving industry specific regulations, heightened safety concerns, and the constant pressure to optimise operations and improve profitability, forward-thinking…
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The belief that all radar level gauges are unsuitable for providing accurate and reliable measurements in liquefied gas tanks is quite simply untrue, explains Christoffer Hoffmann, business development manager for liquefied gases at Emerson Within the tank storage industry there is a common misconception that radar is not a suitable technology for providing accurate and reliable level…
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Tepsa is taking a step towards sustainability with its first-ever storage terminal in Andalusia, designed to handle a wide variety of bulk liquids—including chemical products, biofuels, and renewable materials. Located in Huelva, Spain, this project is more than just an expansion—it is a commitment to fostering sustainable growth, supporting renewable energy, and contributing to the circular…
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David Wendel, managing director at ETS Degassing, looks at how mobile emission reduction enhances sustainability and improves safety in operations [caption id="attachment_58669" align="alignleft" width="300"] David Wendel, managing director, ETS Degassing[/caption] Faced with decarbonisation, industrial plants across all sectors meet significant challenges and the need to balance operational…
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Find out how NevadaNano’s automated emission detection solution is providing real-time data and boosting operational efficiency [caption id="attachment_58676" align="alignleft" width="300"] Emission quantification and location alert details[/caption] As the oil, gas, chemicals, and renewables industries continue to focus on reducing their environmental impact, leak detection and emissions…
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Following his talk at StocExpo, Andrew Inglis, director at Etasca, identifies and comments on the primary market developments impacting demand for bulk liquid storage and how terminals can respond Tank terminals are accustomed to responding to cyclical changes in market demand and trade flows for the products they handle. Historically, these fluctuations have been driven by macroeconomic changes…
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Peter Kerkhof, director at EEMUA, explains how to reduce vapour emissions when storing and handling volatile products When storing volatile products in storage tanks, there are a number of situations which may result in the emissions of vapours. These may be either standing emissions or emissions when filling a tank. When you load a truck or ship, the vapours from the storage compartments are…
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UAB-Online addresses the key pain points in maritime operations Efforts to enhance operational efficiency in port and terminal processes within the maritime industry are yielding benefits for stakeholders and simultaneously reducing demurrage claims. In UAB-Online’s experience as a software solution provider, the company has witnessed firsthand the improvements possible when the complete…
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CTCI has announced that it has jointly won a NT$26.6 billion (€28 million) EPC bid with Japan’s IHI Plant Services (IPC) to build four above-ground, double-domed liquefied natural gas (LNG) cryogenic tanks, with a storage capacity of 180,000 kiloliters each, for CPC Taiwan’s state-owned petroleum company, at CPC Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Terminal. The successful bid builds on CTCI’s…
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UPEI and FETSA present a joint position paper on the upcoming proposal for an omnibus simplification proposal UPEI, the voice of Europe’s independent fuel suppliers, and FETSA, the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations, welcome the European Commission’s intention to publish an omnibus proposal with the intention to simplify and streamline the reporting requirements stemming from EU…
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Stolt-Nielsen has announced a series of ongoing investments aimed at expanding and enhancing its operations across the US. These investments are part of the company’s commitment to improving its service capabilities and innovation across key regions. The company has a long history of operating and investing in the US, with existing facilities in Houston and New Orleans employing more than 450…
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Square Robot and Institut de Soudure Industrie have announced a new agreement under which Institut de Soudure Industrie will offer Square Robot’s innovative robotic technology for the on-stream inspection of above- ground storage tanks (ASTs) in Belgium and France. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in tank inspection solutions, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability…
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Gasunie and Petrogas are investigating how the Petrogas pipeline, installed under the North Sea, can be reused to transport green hydrogen. The research focuses on the feasibility of reuse and possible repurposing of the pipeline for the offshore hydrogen project Demo 1. This is a demonstration project initiated by the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth for the construction of a 20 to…
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Adler & Allan have announced the release of its 2024 ESG Report, highlighting a landmark year of sustainability progress and strategic benchmark setting. Over the past years, Adler & Allan has firmly embedded ESG principles across its operations and services, establishing key measures that provide a strong foundation for long-term impact. The company has not only strengthened its own…
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Woodside has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with China Resources Gas (China Resources) for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China. The SPA provides for the supply of approximately 0.6 million tonnes of LNG per year over 15 years on a delivered basis, commencing in 2027. Woodside executive vice president and chief commercial officer Mark Abbotsford says: 'We are…
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Moeve, Exolum and the Port Authority of Huelva have revealed plans at the Port of Huelva, in Spain, for new loading and unloading infrastructure that is currently under construction. This will serve to improve operational capabilities and provide service to the new 2G biofuels plant being built by Moeve and its partners at the La Rábida Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera. The projects, called…
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Baker Hughes and Woodside Energy have announced a joint initiative to develop a lower carbon power generation technology solution utilising the Net Power platform that is specifically designed for oil and gas (including LNG), heavy industries and other smaller scale applications. Building on their 2022 memorandum of understanding (MoU), which aimed to advance the decarbonization of the natural…
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The 20th edition of StocExpo, the world's leading tank storage and energy infrastructure event, has begun in Rotterdam, amid a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Opening the conference, Bruno Hayem, chairman of the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) reinforced the important role storage would play in the energy transition. 'We are meeting at a time of great change,' he…
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Vopak Horizon Fujairah has successfully completed its first ISCC Certified bio-bunkering supply operations in the UAE, supporting the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy. This marks a milestone in advancing the maritime industry’s decarbonisation journey by fostering more sustainable fuel bunkering supply chain solutions. 'This operation represents a significant step in the decarbonisation…
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A recent feasibility study, known as Project Willow, has outlined an ambitious plan to transform Scotland’s Grangemouth oil refinery into a low-carbon industrial hub. The proposed transition requires an investment ranging from £3.8 billion to £13 billion over the next two decades. Commissioned by the UK and Scottish governments in collaboration with Petroineos - a joint venture between Ineos…
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