Terminal News

Oct 18, 2022
Russian suicide drones have hit storage tanks containing sunflower oil at a terminal in the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv.  Mykolaiv is one of the biggest ports in Ukraine. Shipments were halted at the start of the Russian invasion, but Ukraine has been pushing to reopen the port to expand shipments of food under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey.   Witnesses reported smoke…
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Oct 18, 2022
Spring-boarding off its successful Women In Tanks platform at StocExpo, Tank Storage Magazine has launched a new LinkedIn group to connect women professionals in the industry. The group aims to support and uplift women in the oil, gas and tank storage sectors, as well as adjacent industries. Contact Editor, Anamika Talwaria, or Portfolio Director, Margaret Dunn, on LinkedIn to join the community.
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Oct 17, 2022
As part of the Vopak Moda Houston project, EPC contractor Transtech Energy, which has over 30 years of experience in the design and construction of liquefied gas terminals and transloading facilities, was tasked with fabrication of the facility’s five pressurised 120,000 gallon bullet tanks. These tanks have a total storage capacity of 14,285 barrels for products such as propane or butane or…
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Oct 17, 2022
In December 2021, Vopak Moda Houston, a terminal in the Port of Houston, US, announced that it was fully operational. But this was not any old terminal. Vopak Moda Houston was the first greenfield terminal developed in the Port for more than ten years, built to handle anhydrous ammonia and speciality pressurised gases. The terminal is operated as a joint venture, set up in 2016 between Vopak and…
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Oct 17, 2022
A fire has broken out at chemical storage facility in the SIDCO industrial estate in Madurai district, India. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Four fire and rescue service members suffered minor burns while attempting to extinguish the fire.
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Oct 17, 2022
Wilhelmsen Port Services has entered into an agreement with Vopak to acquire 100% of Vopak Agencies and 50% of Diize.   The transaction is expected to complete later this year, subject to predetermined conditions and works council advice. Vopak Agencies will transfer to Wilhelmsen Port Services once the deal is completed. Diize will continue as a joint venture between Wilhelmsen and Vopak…
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Oct 14, 2022
The European Commission has granted a €220m Spanish measure to support Cobra Istalaciones y Servicios, S.A. in the production of renewable hydrogen.   The aid, which will be a direct grant, aims to support the construction and installation of electrolysers in the Spanish regions of Cartagena and Castellón. The two electrolysers will have an overall capacity of 205 MW and are expected to…
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Oct 14, 2022
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Saudi Electronic Information Exchange Company (Tabadul) to establish a new Port Community System to shape the future of trade, increase competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth in Saudi Ports.   The MoU aims to expand the portfolio of services at Saudi Ports, from 46 to 150. This will include…
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Oct 14, 2022
Naftogaz Group, a Ukrainian state-owned oil and gas company, is currently increasing gas production in western Ukraine with the use of new technologies and equipment.   Yuriy Vitrenko, CEO at Naftogaz has addressed that Ukraine’s energy security demands maximum self-sufficiency in the provision of energy sources. According to Vitrenko, each year Naftogaz increases capital investments in…
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Oct 13, 2022
Under the direction of Gasunie, the EemsEnergTerminal was established in just six months and includes two FSRUs (floating storage and regasification units) that turn liquified gas (LNG) into gaseous and natural gas. Upon the terminal's opening, Minister for Climate and Energy Policy, Rob Jetten says: ‘This is a true European effort, to make sure that Europe stands strong against Russian…
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Oct 13, 2022
CESPA and the Port of Rotterdam have joined to establish the first green hydrogen corridor between the north and south of Europe. The new corridor will connect two of Europe’s main ports: Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Algeciras, Spain.   The agreement set out will accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy industry and maritime transport as well as support Europe’s energy independence and…
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Oct 13, 2022
Green and renewable hydrogen producer, Lhyfe, is to develop a new plant in Delfziji, the Netherlands; an area that is a large consumer of hydrogen as a chemical feedstock. Lhyfe will be supporting companies in their decarbonisation efforts by supplying them with renewable green hydrogen, using electricity from the region paired with the electrolysis process.   The Netherlands hopes to be one…
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Oct 12, 2022
Ziegler has opened a new location at Zeebrugge, following the port’s merger with Port of Antwerp. Zeebrugge is one of only a few ports that can easily receive the largest container ships due to its deep water and advanced terminal facilities. Following the merger, the port has entered a new phase of development, investment and growth. The new Zeebrugge location is a logistics hub that offers a…
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Oct 12, 2022
The HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline consultation has begun and will run until 10 November. The consultation includes nine in-person events across the project area and two online events through October. Cadent is responsible for bringing forward the proposals. The consultation will help the company understand views and information that could help development and plans. HyNet is proposing the…
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Oct 12, 2022
ROSEN’s Richard Foecke (Industrial Engineer and Manager) sat down with Tank Storage Magazine’s Cyann Fielding to discuss ROSEN’s upcoming webinar. Hosted by Tank Storage Magazine on 27 October at 15:00 (CET), the discussion will centre on: 'Optimising inspection coverage, while reducing the risk of missing a critical flaw.' ROSEN’s talk will feature the company’s new technology; a…
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Oct 11, 2022
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Oct 11, 2022
Vopak Terminal Vlissingen is preparing for the storage of green ammonia. Various existing infrastructure will be prepared for this, including: two refrigerated LPG storage tanks, each with a capacity of approximately 55,000 m3; berths and pipelines and; space for future expansion and other industrial activities to take place.   Strategically located at the North Sea Port in the Scheldt-Delta…
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Oct 11, 2022
Hydrogenious LOHC has partnered with Northern Green Crane to implement one of the first industrial-scale green hydrogen import projects. It will transport up to 8,000 tonnes per year from Sweden to Germany and the Netherlands by 2026. As a consequence of Sweden’s recent hydrogen production, Hydrogenious LOHC will connect a low-cost source to central Europe and improve the project setup. The…
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Oct 10, 2022
Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of delegates from the international breakbulk community descended on the home of European breakbulk for AntwerpXL 2022. The event, which was held at the Antwerp Expo, Antwerp on 4 – 6 October 2022, welcomed representatives from the biggest names in forwarding and logistics as they gained insight into the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the…
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Oct 10, 2022
South Korea’s leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier SK Gas, leading non-ferrous metals company Korea Zinc, and Hanwha Impact, an investment firm focusing on eco-friendly energy, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ark Energy, an Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc, forming the Han-Ho H2 consortium. This has been developed to begin a supply chain to export 1m tonnes…
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