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The Nord Stream pipeline, which transports gas from Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany, is now being reported to have a fourth leak, following initial leaks reported earlier this week. Environmental and shipping concerns are now central to the ongoing issue and debate over the cause of the leaks.
On September 29, NATO officially declared that the damage recorded to the Nord Stream…
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FinCo Fuel Group and Gane Energy have signed an agreement to introduce a green methanol blend for heavy-duty engines, with an aim of reducing greenhouse gases and exhaust emissions. The liquid fuel will be used in new and retrofitted heavy-duty diesel engines. The partnership hopes to tackle climate challenges by delivering climate-neutral fuels to meet both present and future emissions…
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BP have announced the appointment of Satish Pai as a non-executive director to the board. Satish Pai’s appointment will come into effect from 1 March 2023, where he will join the Safety and Sustainability Committee.
Helge Lund, chair of BP, says: ‘On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Satish to BP. Satish is an accomplished and transformative executive with broad experience in…
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GTT has won Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas for the design of an ammonia-ready very large crude carrier (VLCC) fuelled by LNG. The approval comes as part of a joint development project, which started in 2021.
The emerging concept of VLCC is a breakthrough innovation, with the relocation of the fuel tank below the main deck, to avoid exposure to bad weather, and the risk of…
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DNV has secured a three-year contract in the UK to provide the evidence required to demonstrate the safe use and conversion of local transmission systems (LTS) high pressure pipelines for transporting 100% hydrogen.
Gas distribution company SGN manages approximately 3,100km of the UK’s LTS pipelines and is leading the project in collaboration with other UK gas networks. These are the…
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INPEX has announced the extension of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT PLN, in regard to long-term LNG supply. The MoU has also been expanded to include joint studies in hydrogen and ammonia and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in relation to the Abadi LNG Project.
The MoU expands on the original, concerning LNG sales and procurement, now with a focus on potential future…
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In the early part of 2023, three government-approved LNG import terminals are expected to commence commercial operations in the Philippines. This announcement marks the beginning of the country’s liquified gas industry.
The three terminals are the start of six projects approved by the DOE. The following three projects are due to come online in the next three years and are to include a project…
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Sweden’s Maritime Authority has issued a warning about two leaks in Nord Stream 1, following another leak on Nord Stream 2, near Denmark. The Nord Stream pipeline links Russia to Europe and has been at the heart of the energy crisis since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. All three leaks are said to be in Swedish and Danish waters.
With the Danish Maritime Authority warning ships to steer clear…
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Over the next five years, Zenith Energy has agreed to transition its Portland, US facility out of crude oil storage and to renewable fuels.
In replacing crude oil with renewable fuels, Zenith’s facility will aid the City of Portland in reaching its Climate Emergency Workplan goals and the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The Climate Emergency Workplan sets out the actions which Portland needs to take…
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Complementing our August/September issue of Tank Storage Magazine, the North America-focused supplement is now available to read online or in print. It’s a jam-packed issue, featuring:
Exclusive interview with Vopak Moda Houston about its game-changing deepwater ammonia terminal
Transtech Energy reveals the challenges of building bullet tanks for Vopak’s facility
A deep dive into how…
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It's been a whirlwind few weeks at Tank Storage Magazine. Our editorial team has grown with a brand new editor (myself) and two new writers who have been busy producing this issue of the magazine, complete with our chemical storage supplement.
And, boy, is it an exciting time to be working in this sector. In particular, I’m really looking forward to seeing
how industry responds to the need for…
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When distributing pharmaceutical products, specific handling is required. The Good Distribution Practice (GDP) sets out the guidelines for the method by which to do this. The Port of Antwerp has successfully situated itself as the first seaport to transform these rules into the maritime sphere.
Recently, domestic, and foreign stakeholders from the Life Sciences & Healthcare visited Antwerp…
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RWE, a German multinational energy company has formed an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on LNG supplies.
ADNOC and RWE have signed a supply agreement on the first delivery of a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be supplied to Brunsbüttel in Germany. The cargo is expected to be shipped from Das Island, Abu Dhabi, arriving in Germany in December 2022. ADNOC is set…
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Woodside Energy Ltd has signed the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative, making it the first Australian company to do so.
Signing the initiative stresses Woodside’s commitment to working towards near-zero methane emissions from its operating assets by the year 2030.
The initiative, which is led by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, aims to accelerate industrial response to climate…
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Following the breakout of a fire after a storage tank caused an explosion at the New American Oil refinery in Argentina, workers launched a strike calling for better safety measures.
The incident that caused the death of three individuals has now led to union leaders, representatives of oil companies, and local government figures signing a deal to improve ‘training programmes and prepare…
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Yesterday, an explosion at the New American Oil Refinery in Neuquen, Argentina caused a fire. Three workers died while fire fighters worked to control the fire. The mayor of Plaza Huincul, Gustavo Suarez, says they tried to control the fire immediately so it did not spread to other adjoining tanks.
The Petroleum union declared a strike after the accident. Reports are still unsure of how the…
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Brooge Energy, a Cayman Islands-based infrastructure provider, announced that it has engaged thyssenkrupp Uhde, a leading German chemical technology and EPC provider, to undertake the technical study of its planned green hydrogen and green ammonia plant.
The study will cover the green hydrogen production facilities, the ammonia plant, and the associated utilities. The study aims to provide…
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SBM Offshore and Imodco announce that Imodco ammonia CALM terminal has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) by DNV.
Imodco’s new ammonia CALM terminal is an adaptation of existing CALM technology to meet the new requirements of ammonia. Green ammonia is a solution within the new energy mix. The use of Imodco’s architecture of Single Point Mooring terminals will provide …
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South Korea's leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, SK Gas, is expanding its current liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen business in plans to become eco-friendly and carbon neutral within the industry.
Starting from 2024, they are planning on becoming an LNG company that imports, stores and supplies the gas with a goal of converting to a hydrogen business. SK Gas intends to…
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Salvage operations to secure the FSO Safer tanker, a floating oil storage vessel situated off the Yemen coast, have received a further €7.5 million years rose to bridge the current funding gap and aid the repossession of the tanker.
The operation, which will be led by the United Nations aims at preventing a major oil spill within the Red Sea. Due to years of neglect, the FSO Safer tanker has…
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