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Linde has been working alongside Heidelberg Materials on the CAP2U project - the world’s first large-scale carbon capture and liquefaction facility. Located at Heidelberg's cement plant in Lengfurt, Germany, the plant has hit some major milestones, Linde announced on LinkedIn. The 100-tonne absorption and 44-tonne stripper columns were successfully installed, followed by the assembly of four…
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From the Philippines to the UK, Stanlow Terminals’ Alyssa Usman shares her tank storage journey With a background in chemical engineering, Alyssa Usman has worked in oil and gas since 2014. ‘As soon as I graduated and passed my chemical engineer licensure exam, I was hired by the largest oil refinery in the Philippines,’ she says, now working as a quality and operations assurance specialist…
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The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) outlines what the terminals industry is watching for following the 2024 elections As with every American presidential election cycle, private industry waits with bated breath to see how the next four years will impact the national economy. In 2024, the bulk liquid terminals industry finds itself at a critical crossroads on several key policy…
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Tank Storage Magazine asks Marcel van de Kar, senior vice president hydrogen & CO2 at Vopak for his thoughts on the emerging hydrogen market In the global race to achieve net zero emissions, low carbon hydrogen has emerged as a needed solution. But crucially, there is no single solution to achieving net zero. ‘We need a diverse portfolio of energy sources, and hydrogen is a crucial part of…
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CEO of ColdPad, Julien Bec, explains how the company’s game-changing bonded fastener is keeping workers out of dangerous situations Storage terminals regularly rely on hot works and welding to fix broken infrastructure. This can involve a range of risks, which require extensive preventative measures, and, in some cases can lead to a shut down. To avoid this, composite bonding specialists…
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WorldEmp’s business partner Peter van Wessel explains how the company is delivering high-quality talent to tank terminal companies as they address their staffing challenges Companies in the tank storage and infrastructure sector face significant challenges, such as increasingly stringent safety standards and the pressure of the energy transition. They must comply with stricter regulations,…
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Shell Nigeria exploration and production company (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. Bonga North will be a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Bonga floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility which Shell operates with a 55% interest. The Bonga North project involves…
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Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of €110 million from the European Innovation Fund for its Enhance project in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen derived from ammonia. Air Liquide intends to build, own and operate a first-of-its-kind large scale renewable ammonia cracking plant and an innovative hydrogen liquefier. As…
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INEOS Energy has announced the acquisition of the Gulf of Mexico business held by CNOOC Energy US, a subsidiary of CNOOC International. These assets in the Gulf of Mexico are the third major investment by INEOS Energy in the USA, in the past three years, following the 1.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) LNG deal completed with Sempra in December 2022 and the acquisition of Chesapeake Energy’s…
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Veri Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Severnside Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub (7CO2) to explore CO2 being transported from England to Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) in Shetland (Scotland) before it is pumped under the North Sea for storage. Veri Energy is the subsidiary of SVT operator EnQuest, which is overseeing the transition of the terminal. The MoU will see the…
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Norwegian firm CryoVac has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its vacuum insulation technology to store liquid hydrogen. Storing and transporting hydrogen typically involves cooling the substance to around -253°C so that it is in liquid form. This extreme cold can cause steel to become brittle, potentially compromising the safety and durability of the tanks used to carry it.…
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BASE Engineering, has released a new Long-Range Chipset,  designed to increase range, reliability and installation flexibility beginning with the BASE Engineering portfolio of Ranger and ProControl handheld communication devices. The new Long-Range Chipset features the capability to exceed 1,000 ft (305 m) of range for installations that feature external antennas. One of the key benefits is that…
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Raffinerie du Midi has integrated Imrat Engineering into its activities. This strategic acquisition of a long-standing partner marks a new stage in the development of its expertise, strengthening the wide range of its services to meet the needs of storage operators, energy companies and any logistics infrastructure. Imrat Engineering is known for its expertise in the engineering of aboveground…
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Global Tank Storage Award winner, Sherwin-Williams, explains how its gold winning emerging technology is helping insulate the industry Traditional insulating systems found on storage tanks often consist of a layer of primer, mineral wool or another insulator about 3 mm thick, clad in either stainless steel substrate or aluminium plate. Unfortunately, this means that the steel of the tank is…
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Sjoerd Boer, vice president of new energies at Advario, explains the new e-SAF hub development, in partnership with Power2X [caption id="attachment_44139" align="alignright" width="225"] Sjoerd Boer, vice president of new energies, Advario[/caption] Approaching global climate targets calls for further development and infrastructure to support sustainable fuels. Advario and Power2X listened, and…
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With the rise of AI and digitalisation, the fast-pace growth of robotics, and the growing demand for drones on site, Kate Rainford looks at the latest innovative designs entering the industry Storage terminals stand at the forefront of the energy transition and the approaching change sees them adapting to new technologies, and driving advancements in digital technology. For decades, traditional…
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Chane has recently completed the installation of the final dome roof at Tankpit 27 at its Botlek terminal, Netherlands, the company announced on LinkedIn. The roof covers 84,000 m3 of the four tanks of this pit. 'We're incredibly proud to see operational excellence come to life across our organisation, both in optimising processes and improving hardware, like in this case,' says Michiel Flier,…
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Seplat Energy, a leading Nigerian energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange, has completed its acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) from ExxonMobil. The transaction is transformative for Seplat Energy, more than doubling production and positioning the company to drive growth and profitability, whilst contributing significantly to…
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Now operating as one company, Verschoore & Verkouille explains how its vast experience makes it an ideal tank construction partner For terminal operators looking to expand or upgrade their storage terminals, a key question is often the tank construction. Tank operators want to know that they can trust the company put in charge on building the assets that will hold potentially hazardous…
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Tepsa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Madoqua and other value-chain partners to facilitate a Green Corridor from Portugal to Germany and the Netherlands. Green shipping corridors are a maritime sustainability tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions using new technologies, clean fuels, and innovative business models. The value-chain signatories to the MOU will combine their…
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