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Pembroke Dock-based Ledwood Mechanical Engineering has begun work on a £13 million (€15.1 million) contract to expand the capacity of the largest LNG terminal in Europe located on the Isle of Grain, UK. Working on behalf of a VINCI Joint Venture (EVT), Ledwood will fabricate 300 tonnes of steel and 280 linear metres of pipework before installation and testing on-site. The contract will create…
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Celebrating 50 years, Eemshaven operated by Groningen Seaports, is a major energy hub for the Netherlands. The port produces about a third of all energy consumed in the Netherlands, and has an installed capacity of 8,000 MW. [caption id="attachment_37582" align="alignleft" width="655"] Aerial view of Eemshaven port with storage tanks and offshore wind[/caption] Established in 1973, the port is…
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Provider of bulk liquid storage terminals across Australia and New Zealand, Quantem has announced a project to more than double the diesel storage capacity at its Pelican Point terminal in Adelaide, South Australia. The $56 million (€33.8 million) project will add 90,000 m3 of new diesel storage capacity for the fuel industry in South Australia while creating local employment opportunities…
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The European Commission has approved a €246 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal. The scheme will also contribute to the objectives of the REPowerEU Plan to end dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast…
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Britain will grant more than 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea as part of efforts to tap domestic supplies and become more energy independent.  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the move was compliant with the government's environmental targets, with around a quarter of the UK’s energy demand due to still be met by oil and gas when the UK reaches net zero in 2050.  The new…
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Bureau Veritas has announced it has become certification body for CertifHy hydrogen scheme. The CertifHy non-governmental certification scheme offers certified proof of origin for hydrogen throughout Europe. CertifHy aims to facilitate and advance the production, procurement, and use of non-renewable, renewable, and low-carbon hydrogen. It has developed the CertifHy non-governmental…
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[caption id="attachment_31566" align="alignleft" width="300"] Credit: AvigatorPhotographer[/caption] BP and OMV have announced the signing of a long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) covering supply of up to 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year for 10 years from 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, BP will provide OMV with LNG from its diverse and global portfolio of…
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Exolum and Vopak Ventures have invested in the French start-up HSL Technologies, a company focused on the development and industrialisation of simple, efficient, innovative, and cost-effective methods to safely transport and store hydrogen. HSL Technologies' patented solutions has the potential to overcome the fundamental challenge of safely and economically transporting and storing hydrogen on…
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‘ExxonMobil and Nucor sign for CCUS’, ‘Koch and Chart Industries sign CCUS MoU’ and ‘Sekisui Chemical and Tokai Carbon partner for CCUS’. These are just a few of the recent headlines Tank Storage Magazine has covered. Every month, more companies announce they are joining forces to partner for carbon capture, utilisation and storage to help in the battle against global climate…
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In an overnight missile attack, Russian forces hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region. The regions governor says a security guard was killed in the attack and there has been damaged to the cargo terminal. In the previous nine days it has been recorded that Russian air strikes had caused damage to 26 port infrastructure facilities in Ukraine.
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Spanish energy company, Enagás' has announced its net profit amount in the first half of the year is €176.8 million. This is in line with the targets set for the whole year. Enagás becomes partner of Hanseatic Energy Hub Positive outcomes and contributions to this include: • Net capital gains of €42 million from the sale of Enagás' stake in the Morelos gas pipeline in Mexico •…
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Fluor Corporation has announced that it was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Mitsubishi Chemical Group for its SoarnoL ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) facility in Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull, UK. SoarnoL is a high gas-barrier resin used to produce packaging materials that help extend the flavor and quality of foods, resulting in reduced food…
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Drilling of the first well for the Kingfisher field in Uganda has been completed. The well is around 3,000 m deep. The drilling of production wells for the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil production projects has been ongoing since January 2023. This is in preparation for oil production in Uganda in 2025. The initial phase of the Tilenga project will see the drilling of 12 development wells on the…
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Eni, through its subsidiary Enivibes, and SLB have announced an alliance to deploy e-vpms (Eni Vibroacoustic Pipeline Monitoring System) technology, an innovative vibroacoustic wave detection system capable of providing real-time analysis, monitoring and leak detection for pipelines around the world. Enivibes will bring the new proprietary pipeline integrity technology to the global market…
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Gevo has entered into a master services agreement (MSA) with a subsidiary of McDermott to provide front end engineering and early planning services for Gevo’s development of multiple sustainable aviation fuel facilities in North America. The first facility, Net-Zero 1, is expected to be located near Lake Preston, South Dakota. The Net-Zero 1 plant is expected to produce up to 65 million…
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The Board of Directors of Vopak Terquimsa has approved the start of the engineering works for the development of the fourth phase of expansion of its capacity at the chemicals quay in the Port of Tarragona, Spain. This fourth phase will involve the construction of an additional 37,000 m3, dedicated to the storage of chemical products, often for circular economy projects and the energy…
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The conversion and assembly work at Germany's largest integrated bio-LNG plant with bio-CO2 liquefaction, BioEnergie Park Güstrow in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, has just been completed. The EnviTec Biogas team is now ready to start placing the plant into operation. Frank Hinken, MD of EnviTec Bioenergie Güstrow says: 'Now that the last component, the 300,000-litre LCO2 tank made of…
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Eni has announced the acquisition of Chevron interests, including operatorship, in the Indonesian blocks Ganal PSC (Chevron 62%), Rapak PSC (Chevron 62%) and Makassar Straits PSC (Chevron 72%), in the Kutei Basin, offshore East Kalimantan. Eni already has a 20% interest as non-operator in the Ganal and Rapak blocks. The acquisition is an important step, particularly for the opportunity to…
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AntwerpXL is once again looking for the top forty breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift professionals under the age of 40. XL 40 Under 40 celebrates young professionals who have either achieved greatness already or have the potential to become the next generation of industry leaders. Breakbulk and heavy lift pros are encouraged to nominate themselves, their colleagues and their peers if they…
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Koole Terminals has expanded its renewable storage tanks in Liverpool, UK, positioning itself as a major player in the energy transition. With an experienced and well-oiled team, Koole converted and prepared four storage tanks for a leading international client in record time. These are Koole’s first tanks prepared specifically to store sustainable renewable feedstock. Koole offers…
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