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Rene Buwalda, CEO at Perpetual Next, looks at recent biomethanol developments in the USA Perpetual Next is rethinking how the world’s resources are used, uncovering new value in materials that might otherwise be discarded. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the company develops, builds, and operates advanced production facilities designed to transform low-grade waste streams and organic residues into…
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Representatives of INA and MOL Group have concluded a series of productive and constructive meetings with a high-level delegation from the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC). The three-day visit focused on exploring options for the reactivation of INA’s oil and gas operations in Syria. Earlier this year, INA and SPC established a joint technical team to assess the feasibility of INA resuming…
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) invites interested parties to submit bids in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to finance, operate, maintain, refurbish, and/or construct a liquid bulk terminal, including bunkering and related services, at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period. The project site is an existing brownfield…
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Royal Vopak has reached an agreement in principle with Green Energy Storage (GES) for the acquisition of a majority stake in GES. The transaction marks a strategic step to accelerate the development of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Netherlands, combining Vopak’s infrastructure expertise with GES’s leading position in battery storage development. GES is a Dutch BESS…
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Perpetual Next has selected JPB Logistics as its preferred partner for biomethanol storage and handling services at Perpetual’s Delfzijl biomethanol facility in Farmsum, the Netherlands. As part of the intended collaboration, JPB will be responsible for the envisaged storage, handling and logistics, such as the delivery of biomethanol from the facility to third-party customers. The Delfzijl…
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Porto Sudeste, in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, is building new 'dolphins' to expand its liquid bulk operations, following increased oil flows in the country. 'Oil production continues to grow and this changes the logistics game. With more oil to flow and export, the demand for transshipment operations and solutions that gain scale and reduce queues and waiting times increases. And to keep up with this…
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CEO of Gadot Europe, Wim De Windt, speaks to Anamika Talwaria about how the Belgium terminal won the LogiChem Excellence in Sustainability Award for its Low-Carbon Chemical Supply Chain Initiative Situated in Ghent’s North Sea Port, Gadot’s Belgium terminal benefits from an excellent strategic location. The 23-hectare site has direct access to both sea and inland waterways, combining storage…
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As storage terminals, and the rest of the world, grapple with the fallout from the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, The Tank Tiger keeps us focused on the bright side Geopolitical volatility in the Middle East – specifically surrounding the Strait of Hormuz – has sent shockwaves through the commodities and security markets. While the midstream sector is feeling the heat, the impact on…
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AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port container terminal and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, to develop efficient intermodal solutions and extend inland reach across the UAE and wider region, through AD Ports Group’s consolidated inland intermodal network. Under the MoU, the three partners intend…
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Colonial Oil Industries has announced the acquisition of Atkinson Oil Company, a Sandersville-based commercial distributor of fuel and lubricants known for its experienced team and strong safety and service record. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Colonial Oil Industries’ presence across the Southeast of the USA, and expand its ability to deliver essential fuel and lubricant products…
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DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH is expanding its management team: Dr. Martin Meurers will assume the role of chief operating officer (COO) with primary responsibility for capacity marketing and ensuring the safe operation of the state-owned LNG terminals. Together with the CEO Dr. Peter Röttgen, he will take over responsibility for the company in future. [caption id="attachment_67872"…
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Across the storage and terminal sector, much of the discussion around automation focuses on large, complex facilities. Yet globally, the majority of terminals look quite different. Bulk plants, transload facilities, and smaller regional terminals, particularly in emerging markets, operate with fewer arms, tighter budgets, and limited tolerance for downtime. These sites still require accuracy,…
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Square Robot announced that Mark Stone, author of EEMUA 247, has joined the company as the vice president of Data and Analytics.  Stone’s appointment reflects Square Robot’s continued investment in being industry leaders in onstream robotic tank inspections, and sets the standard for statistical analysis using high density data sets.  Stone brings Square Robot a background spanning…
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EU members are now able to reduce a beneficiary’s extra electricity costs by up to 70%. The reduction applies to energy-intensive industries such as agriculture, fishery, land transport, and intra-EU sea shipping.   The Middle East crisis Temporary State aid Framework (METSAF) is to support member states with the cost of fuel and fertilisers that have risen sharply.   The price…
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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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