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Severnside Carbon and Exolum, Europe’s leading energy logistics company, have signed a new agreement under which Exolum will create a new subsidiary, ‘Exolum 7CO₂’, to invest and lead the next phase of development of a major new carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage terminal at Avonmouth. Técnicas Reunidas, the leading Spanish engineering firm, will also act as a partner. The terminal will be…
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Archive edition:
Vol 22 Issue 02
Date published: April 2026
[real3dflipbook id='26']In this issue...
COVER STORY: Moving products safely
Woodfield Systems’ technical director, Gary Reddecliffe, shares the low-down on how the business creates bespoke loading arm solutions
MILITARY TO CIVILIAN: Returning to the people
Discover how a former NATO facility, in Port…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups, after the World Bank warned the war in the Middle East has caused the biggest loss of oil supply on record. According to the BBC, the UAE said its decision would 'help it meet growing global energy demand in the long term after recent investments to boost its production capacity.'
The UAE's energy minister said…
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India issued a notification late on Tuesday proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to formally incorporate higher ethanol-blended fuels. The aim is to reduce the country's reliance on imported crude, especially in light of the current Middle East crisis.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the draft includes provisions for E85 fuel, a blend of…
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Gerotto is showcasing its acceleration in robotic innovation at the 2026 edition of IFAT, taking place from May 4 to 7 in Munich, Germany. The trade fair is an international benchmark dedicated to environmental technologies, with more than 3,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries, where cutting-edge solutions in water management, waste recycling and the circular economy will be showcased.
The…
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Turkey's BOTAŞ is building a new tank farm at Ceyhan port to expand crude oil storage capacity from 1 million to 45 million barrels.
Speaking at the Regulation and Competition in Energy Markets Summit in Antalya, general manager Abdülvahit Fidan described the project as a 'strategic turning point' for Turkey's energy security. 'This project will strengthen Türkiye’s resilience against…
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As the US-Iran conflict continues, with a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, indications suggest Iran's Kharg Island is running out of oil storage space. To mitigate this, Iran has brought a 30 year old very large crude carrier (VLCC) out of retirement.
In an analysis published by Investing.com, JP Morgan’s head of commodities, Natasha Kaneva, estimated Iran’s onshore storage capacity at…
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ExxonMobil Fawley has completed its Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project in a major milestone for UK aviation. The project included upgrading on‑site facilities to increase jet fuel capacity and strengthen supply to London airports. It marks a £15 million (€17.3 million) investment, 90,000 dedicated work hours and partnership with 35 major vendors and contracting…
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Shell has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources, an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.
The acquisition accelerates Shell’s strategy by adding 370 kboe/d immediately across liquids and gas, leading to a 4% production CAGR through to 2030, compared to 2025. The transaction is expected to generate double-digit returns,…
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Radboud Godron, group business development director new energies at LBC Tank Terminals, has been appointed to the Board of the Ammonia Energy Association (AEA). LBC said on LinkedIn: 'His involvement supports the safe, responsible and scalable adoption of ammonia and reflects LBC’s commitment to collaboration and safety leadership in the energy transition.'
Godron says: 'As a board member, I…
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Grischa Sauerberg joined Chane as chief commercial officer (CCO) on 1 April. Sauerberg brings more than two decades of international experience across the energy and industrial sectors, including senior leadership roles at Shell. Most recently, as chief commercial officer at Skeleton Technologies, he contributed to the development of the business and its commercial organisation.
His appointment…
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Dave Ward at Wardz Consulting looks at the revision of EN 14620 and what it means for the tank storage sector
EN 14620 is the European Standard that deals with all aspects of the design, construction, testing and commissioning of vertical, cylindrical, tanks for the storage of refrigerated liquified gases (RLG’s). The development history extends back 70 years and the timeline is shown…
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Digitalising your terminal can fix real problems – but only with stakeholder engagement from the first step, say the experts at QADworks
In the busy world of chemical terminals, missing a small detail can lead to big problems. For a long time, these terminals have used paper to keep track of work. Field workers carry clipboards and
paper logs that often get wet, oily, or lost. This way of…
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CST Industries has announced a new partnership between DIRECTANK and OptiDome, making DIRECTANK the exclusive reseller for CST covers in the US oil & gas market.
This partnership brings CST’s excellent product quality, proven performance, and legacy together with DIRECTANK’s industry-leading customer service and market expertise. It also allows DIRECTANK to add OptiDome by CST’s…
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Duegro has successfully delivered over 7,324 m3 and over 1,441 tonnes of critical equipment from Oman to Belgium for the INEOS Terminal Expansion Project, on behalf of engineering contractors Worley.
The cargo encompassed a variety of oversized and heavy lift units with weights of up to over 200 tones: three up to over 13.05 x 6.08 x 10.83-metre ethylene vessel skids, three up to over 13.50 x…
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Cashco, a provider of highly-engineered pressure management solutions such as regulators, control valves, and tank safety and storage equipment, and a portfolio company of May River Capital, has acquired 3B Controls, a UK-based manufacturer of specialised solutions for storage tanks. The acquisition strengthens Cashco's product breadth across pressure/vacuum relief, flame arresting, and gas…
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An oil spill at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on 10 April has been causing significant disruption. The spill occurred during a bunkering operation in the Deurganck Dock.
Although the source was quickly stopped and the directly involved seagoing vessels were contained for active clean-up operations, the pollution spread further towards the Scheldt overnight, making this route inaccessible for a…
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Technip Energies' CEO Arnaud Pieton celebrated the opening of the company's new London office with a classic British tea party, alongside UK managing director. Matthew Cheadle. and Genesis managing director, Helen Paula Coleman.
'This new space reflects our strong commitment to the UK market, where we continue to contribute to key decarbonization projects such as NZT Power and the Northern…
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Perpetual Next has engaged Global Location Strategies (GLS) to support the next phase of its US development strategy for biomethanol and torrefaction projects.
Under the agreed scope, GLS will assess candidate locations and prepare a final site selection report covering technical, commercial, permitting, infrastructure, logistics, utility and stakeholder considerations. The work is intended to…
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Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan have announced the advancement of the Western Gateway Pipeline (Western Gateway), a proposed refined products pipeline system, following a successful second open season that secured long-term shipper commitments sufficient to move the project forward, subject to the execution of definitive transportation service agreements, joint venture agreements, and respective…
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