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Oct 10, 2023
Cesar Espinoza and Veronica Dominguez at Rosen USA break down the essentials for ensuring smooth and effective data management and integrity. Data management refers to the process of collecting, organising and storing large amounts of data in such a way that it can be useful and easy to access, navigate, and analyse. Facilities owners and operators now have more access to mechanical integrity…
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Oct 9, 2023
Tim Doggett, CEO at the Chemical Business Association, outlines the organisation’s efforts to help ensure a safe and sustainable chemical supply chain in the UK The chemical industry is a vital sector that plays a crucial role in the UK and global economy, contributing significantly to the production of a host of essential products used across numerous industries. In fact, more than 97% of all…
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Oct 9, 2023
The experts at Skygauge explain why drone inspections are the future [caption id="attachment_38511" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pilots and inspectors operating the Skygauge Inspections drone[/caption] Storage tanks, particularly those constructed to the API 650 or API 12C standard, are difficult and dangerous to inspect. The tanks are at minimum 50 ft (15.24 m) tall, and require thickness…
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Oct 9, 2023
RAKGAS appoints Kent as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a new pipeline in the Northern Emirates. The pipeline will stretch from Taweelah Fujairah Pipeline to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), with a connection to the Sajaa gas storage in Sharjah. Kent will be responsible for coordinating efforts between RAKGAS and the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study contractor, ensuring that the…
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Oct 9, 2023
Provider of innovative environmental protection solutions, Mesa ETP, has announced that two of its flagship products, the ClipLock and Bubble Seal Wiper Tip, have received approval from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The SCAQMD is an air quality regulatory agency in the United States. Its approval signifies the recognises the performance and compliance of the ClipLock…
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Oct 9, 2023
Provider of services to the global energy industry, Petrofac, has been awarded a three-year contract extension in support of Repsol Sinopec Resources UK’s North Sea operations worth more than US$100 million (€94.78 million). The award, for the provision of operations and maintenance services, is testament to the service company’s established track record and existing long-term relationship…
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Oct 5, 2023
Supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, Cespa, has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels to date at the Port of Barcelona, Spain. This operation, conducted on a 350-meter-long container vessel operated by Hapag-Lloyd in the Mediterranean, marks the energy company's inaugural venture in Barcelona and positions the Port of Barcelona as a key player in the…
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Oct 4, 2023
Essar Oil has successfully completed the financing of a $150 million (€142.7 million) receivables portfolio with Hamburg Commercial Bank and Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank. This new facility highlights the banking community’s confidence in the company and enables it to optimise a longer term financing strategy. Essar's CEO, Deepak Maheshwari, says: 'This is a positive step forward. We are building…
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Oct 4, 2023
Tokyo-based INPEX, Paris-based Air Liquide, Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries, and Houston-based Vopak Moda Houston, have agreed to collaborate on the pre-FEED for the development of a large-scale, low-carbon ammonia production and export project on the Houston Ship Channel, US. If the development proceeds, the project’s first phase is targeted to produce more than 1.1 million tonnes per…
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Oct 4, 2023
Exolum has announced the Spanish Association of Renewable Ammonia (AEAR), a partnership of 17 companies. The association aims to contribute to the energy transition, promoting different actions that promote the entire value chain of renewable ammonia. AEAR's mission encompasses both the decarbonisation of ammonia for existing applications, and the adoption of low-carbon ammonia in new…
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Oct 3, 2023
Seapath, a maritime subsidiary of Libra Group, Seapth and clean energy solutions company, Pilot Energy have announced that they have formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate the first dedicated liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facility in the Galveston Bay area, Texas, US. With operations beginning in mid-2026, the construction of the new facility will provide fuel for…
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Oct 3, 2023
On October 2nd an explosion occurred when a lightning strike hit a bio gas tank at Trent Green Power plant in Oxfordshire. The plant is a producer of renewable energy from food waste in England and Wales. It has been reported that two explosions were heard before the fire was seen. Residents in the area reported to here the noise 20 miles away. Six fire engines, 40 firefighters and police were…
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Oct 2, 2023
[caption id="attachment_31404" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pipelines leading to an oil refinery[/caption] Uganda's Tilenga and Kingfisher petroleum projects, as well as a pipeline to carry their oil to Tanzania for export, are on track for first production by 2025. The 1,445 km (898 mile) East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) that will transport crude from Tilenga and Kingfisher is also…
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Oct 2, 2023
The largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, INEOS Inovyn, has announced that it has achieved a new ISCC certification, reflecting its ambition to reduce carbon emissions. From June 2023, hydrogen production at the group’s Antwerp site is now certified under ISCC PLUS – a global voluntary certification program for bio-based, circular and renewable raw materials across all…
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Oct 1, 2023
Andy Brooks, director of new ventures at the North Sea Transition Authority, explains the UK's new licences for CCS The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is the independent regulator for the oil and gas and the carbon storage industry. It was previously the Oil and Gas Authority only. but has now moved into carbon capture and storage as an extension of its powers. The NSTA is the licensing…
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Sep 29, 2023
Tank Storage Magazine talks to the team at Stolthaven Terminals Singapore about the development of its terminal and its Dow SEA S4TAR Award   Stolthaven Terminals commissioned the development of the 15-hectare Singapore site in November 2011 to increase the reach of its supply chain solutions for customers. The terminal aimed to meet customer demand in the region for high-quality…
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Sep 29, 2023
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have finalised a grant agreement to develop the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub near Whyalla, Austalia. The development will create regional jobs and bring Australia another step closer to becoming a renewable energy superpower. Together, both governments are investing $100 million (€61 million) to develop infrastructure at Port Bonython and prepare it to…
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Sep 28, 2023
David Garris, firefighting foam agent & hardware product manager, at Johnson Controls explains how its new non-fluorinated foam has proven effective for large tank fire suppression Alcohol-resistant aqueous film-forming foam (AR-AFFF) has been the standard for delivering rapid control and extinguishment of large, flammable liquid storage tank fires. [caption id="attachment_38415"…
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Sep 28, 2023
Prostar Capital has announced the successful sale of its bulk liquid storage terminal facility, GTI Fujairah (GTIF), to Mercantile & Maritime Group (M&M). GTIF is located in the Port of Fujairah, UAE, a major strategic energy trading port and one of the largest bunkering hubs in the world. GTIF’s bulk liquid storage terminal has a total capacity of 350,000m3. For the last six years…
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Sep 27, 2023
The Global Tank Storage Awards returns in 2024 on 12 March in Rotterdam. It will once again recognise the best performing companies, products and people for their achievements, innovations and contributions to the tank storage sector. Supported by the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) the European Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) and the market-leading…
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