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Rubis Terminal Rotterdam (the Netherlands) has begun the expansion of Phase 4 of its project. As per tradition, a coin was tossed in to the first piling, to bring good luck and success to the project. Phase 4 is planned to be operational in April 2025 and comprises of nine tanks with a total capacity of 28.000 m3. The tank configurations are designed to handle a large variety of petrochemicals,…
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Molly Cooper speaks with CEO of Advario, Bas Verkooijen about the company’s current activities and what lies ahead for the industry   It’s been two years since Advario launched its new brand, stepping away from the Oiltanking moniker, and since Bas Verkooijen started as its CEO. ‘Since the launch in 2022, Advario has made huge steps forward. We have completed the carve-out and…
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Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical are teaming up to make chemicals and plastics more sustainable. The companies embark on a strategic collaboration to replace fossil resources with renewable raw materials in the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics. This will enable products and applications with a lower carbon footprint compared to those produced from fossil…
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The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has given approval to construct Yara and Azane’s planned ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway. The permit marks a significant milestone for enabling ammonia as a safe and low emission alternative to traditional shipping fuels. Ammonia is widely recognised as a low-emissions shipping fuel. Even though interest in ammonia as a…
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Mexico’s state-controlled oil company said a fire at one of its Akal-B oil platforms in the Campeche Bank left nine people injured Saturday afternoon. Petroleos Mexicanos, (Pemex), said two of the injured were its employees while the rest were from other companies. None had serious injuries and the fire was controlled in under 20 minutes, it said in a statement. Akal-B, which is part of the…
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With natural gas viewed as the gateway fuel to a lower carbon energy future, including hydrogen at scale, cryogenic processing technology is an important vehicle for the liquefaction of the molecules leading to more efficient storage and transportation, compared with compression and pipelines. Liquefaction is the process that converts gas to a liquid, significantly reducing its volume making it…
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Lochard Energy is set to receive $2 m from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for an 18-month feasibility study to assess the technical and commercial viability of storing hydrogen underground in existing gas reservoirs near Iona, Victoria, Australia. This is the second phase of Lochard’s H2Restore Project which aims to support Australia's National Electricity Grid (NEM) by…
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Many tank operators will be familiar with EEMUA Publication 159 Users’ Guide to the Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Above Ground Flat Bottomed Storage Tanks. This has become the de facto standard for stakeholders in such equipment and is widely used worldwide. Specific and comprehensive guidance for the use of plastic tanks is also provided in EEMUA Publication 225 Above Ground Plastic…
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Hans Olav Raen has been appointed CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia, effective 1 May 2024. Raen has been business director, heading OCI’s fertilizers business in Europe. He has more than 25 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, including 12 years with Norsk Hydro and Yara International (between 1997 and 2009), where Raen held commercial and managerial roles in Europe and Africa. Raen…
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On 3 April, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten visited TotalEnergies' Antwerp refinery battery storage project. TotalEnergies announced the development of a second similar project in Belgium on the occasion. The new project will be developed on the site of TotalEnergies’ depot in Feluy. It will have a power rating of 25 MW and capacity of 75 MWh, thanks to the 40 Intensium Max High…
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Ion Agirre and Laura Barrio from the SherLOHCk project discuss the challenges of storing and transporting hydrogen   Hydrogen is emerging as the preferred energy source in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions, with a notable emphasis on obtaining green hydrogen. Its integration with renewable sources is pivotal to smoothing out production fluctuations and facilitating energy…
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Tomas Hasselgren at Emerson explains how integrating non-contacting radar level gauges into tank gauging systems provides an accurate solution   Demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is increasing globally. A major reason for this growth is that LPG – a hydrocarbon gas consisting primarily of propane, butane, or a mixture of both – produces lower greenhouse gas emissions than…
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INEOS has completed the acquisition of TotalEnergies’ 50% share of Naphtachimie (720 ktpa steam cracker), Appryl (300 ktpa polypropylene business), Gexaro (270 ktpa aromatics business) and 3TC (naphtha storage) announced on 5 July. These businesses had previously been joint ventures between the two companies. A number of other infrastructure assets have also been acquired including part of…
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McDermott has been awarded a sizeable offshore transportation, installation and commissioning contract from PTTEP Sabah Oil Limited (PTTEP) for the Kikeh subsea gas lift project, located 75 miles (120 kilometres) northwest of the island of Labuan, offshore Sabah in East Malaysia. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will remove the existing flexible gas lift riser and perform the…
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In the dynamic and challenging landscape of the petrochemical industry, the quest for innovative solutions to enhance safety, durability, and efficiency has never been more critical. Dantec has now made advancements in PTFE-coated hose fittings, reshaping the way industries address challenges in applications where traditional metal fittings are not suitable. Dantec composite hoses have earned a…
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MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Tokyo Gas' interests in a portfolio of Australian integrated LNG projects. The acquisition includes Tokyo Gas’ interests in the Gorgon LNG, Pluto LNG and Queensland Curtis LNG…
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The experts at Owens Corning explain how to properly manage the risk of corrosion under insulation   Industrial environments often present extreme conditions when it comes to insulating storage tanks and vessels. This includes a broad range of internal storage temperatures, volatile products and possible harsh weather conditions like high winds, flooding, and external temperature extremes.…
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In the world of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), project managers who oversee storage terminals grapple with numerous challenges each day. These range from tight budgets and high maintenance expenses, to the critical need for minimizing tank downtime while maintaining safety records. Mesa ETP recently collaborated with a project manager who dealt with these challenges and was presented with Mesa…
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Fives has been selected by the Chinese company Zhonglv Zhongke Energy Storage Technology Co for the supply of cryogenic equipment as part of the largest renewable energy storage project on an industrial scale. [caption id="attachment_40568" align="alignleft" width="491"] Fives cryogenic storage[/caption] The storage unit operated by Zhonglv Zhongke Energy Storage Technology Co will be installed…
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