Aramco, Sinopec & Yasref Sign Venture Framework Agreement
Aramco, China Petroleum & Chemical (Sinopec), and Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining (Yasref) have announced the signing of a venture framework agreement (VFA) intended to pave the way for a major […]
StocExpo 2025: Economic, Environmental and Operational Benefits of Storage Tank Optimisation
Jeff Eickhoff from HMT Tank led a session at StocExpo 2025 on the economic, environmental and operational benefits of storage tank optimisation. He explored often-overlooked design choices that can enhance emissions control, tank integrity and operational efficiency, with a focus on holistic tank design and the selection of fixed and floating roof technologies. Share this article: Videos OnDemand Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners: Project of the Year Award, 2024 Read More » November 29, 2024 Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners: Emerging Technology Award, 2024 Read More » November 29, 2024 Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners: Terminal of
StocExpo 2025: Opportunities in Emerging vs Developed Markets
Andrew Inglis from Etasca hosted a panel at StocExpo 2025 exploring the opportunities and challenges across emerging and developed markets in the tank storage sector. He was joined by industry experts Rudi Stalmans from Ener8, Tony Quinn from GTI Statia and FOT Fujairah, and Prostar Capital. Together, they discussed shifting global investment patterns, the strategic repositioning of terminals, and the evolving role of infrastructure in supporting resilient, sustainable supply chains across diverse regions. Share this article: Videos OnDemand Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners: Project of the Year Award, 2024 Read More » November 29, 2024 Tank Storage Awards Meet
Chane Completes Infrastructure Upgrade
Chane terminal Botlek has completed a major upgrade for a leading customer, enhancing the storage, handling, and logistics of base oils. In a post on LinkedIn, Chane says: ‘At the
Neste Starts Rotterdam SAF Production
Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable
EEMUA Releases EEMUA 159 Edition 6
EEMUA has released Edition 6 of EEMUA 159. EEMUA 159 is considered to be the most comprehensive guidance available on above ground flat bottomed storage tanks. It is also used
Stolthaven Partners with XL Batteries
Stolthaven’s Houston (USA) terminal has been working with XL Batteries to commission the company’s first pilot project, using organic flow batteries to store energy. In a post on LinkedIn, XL
Snam to Acquire 24.99% of Open Grid Europe
Snam has agreed to acquire Abu Dhabi’s Infinity Investments’ 24.99% stake in the share capital of Vier Gas Holding (VGH) – a Luxembourg-based company, which indirectly owns the entire share
Exolum Partners With The Greater Houston Port Bureau
Exolum has announced that its team in Houston, United States, has taken another step forward in strategy by partnering with the Greater Houston Port Bureau, a non-profit trade organisation dedicated
Technip Energies Awarded Ammonia Contract
Technip Energies has been awarded a major contract by Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA, and MITSUI & CO, for the BluePoint Number One ATR
Pelican Point Terminal Expansion Update
Three new tanks have successfully completed hydrotesting at Quantem’s Pelican Point Terminal in Australia. The tanks are now being painted, moving closer to commissioning in the coming months. Constructed using
Wärtsilä To Expand Technology Centre in Finland
Wärtsilä is set to expand its state-of-the-art technology centre Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland, with a €50 million total investment. Expanding the R&D testing capabilities and facilities will enhance
Wood To Support Petroleum Development Oman’s Project Portfolio
Wood has won a three-year contract to provide specialist technical support to Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) – the country’s primary oil producer. Under the contract, 65 of Wood’s engineering and
BpTT Announces Production From Cypre Gas Project
Bp Trinidad and Tobago (BpTT) has announced that its Cypre development has safely delivered its first gas, in Cyprus. Cypre is one of Bp’s 10 major projects expected to start
Mabanaft & HIF Global to Accelerate e-Methanol in Shipping
Energy companies Mabanaft and HIF Global have signed an agreement for the planned purchase of e-methanol, reaffirming their commitment to promoting carbon-reduced fuels for the shipping industry. The initial purchase
Neste & DB Schenker To Expand Neste MY Renewable in Asia-Pacific
Neste and DB Schenker have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to
Crowley Fortifies Puerto Rico Terminal with LNG-Fuelled Microgrid
Crowley is enhancing the resiliency of its Isla Grande logistics terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the installation of a microgrid fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The innovative
Endress+Hauser: Factory Calibration For Long-Term Accuracy
Dependable factory calibration saves time during commissioning and provides better accuracy assurance than field calibration, says Daniel Hoy, Endress+Hauser Since the dawn of human history, trade has been an essential part of the social construct, and every fair exchange depends on mutually agreed and fulfilled measures of goods. In trade industries, especially in the custody transfer of petroleum goods, weights and measures play a fundamental role for accurate transactions of money and products. Instruments quantify conditions in all controlled applications, and measurement accuracy directly impacts revenue streams, product quality, and operational safety. While the first modern legislative enforcements for weights
TWTG Deploys Sensor in Iraq
TWTG’s NEON Temperature Sensors have been deployed in Iraq. In a post on LinkedIn, the company says: ‘We’re excited to share that our NEON Temperature Sensors have now been deployed
Fairfield Chemical Carriers Merges into MOL Chemical Tankers
MOL Chemical Tankers has announced that Fairfield Chemical Carriers has officially merged into MOL Chemical Tankers, effective April 1, 2025. With this, all planned changes, including asset and contract transfers,
StocExpo 2025: Event Round-Up
StocExpo 2025 concludes with powerful conversations, new innovations, and a vision for the future of tank storage The 20th edition of StocExpo, the world’s leading tank storage and energy infrastructure event, came to a close after two impactful days of insight, innovation, and inspiration at the Rotterdam Ahoy. Held during a pivotal time for the global energy sector, StocExpo 2025 delivered an expanded programme featuring brand new conference streams, live technology demonstrations, and exclusive networking opportunities. From alternative fuels to digital transformation and decarbonisation, the event demonstrated the industry’s growing role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. ‘We are
Shell completes Acquisition of Pavilion Energy
Shell Eastern Trading has completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares in Pavilion Energy. Pavilion Energy, headquartered in Singapore, operates a global LNG trading business with contracted
Sinochem Selects Baker Hughes’ Cordant for Asset Management
Baker Hughes has announced that it has secured an enterprise agreement with Sinochem, a multinational chemical conglomerate, to deploy its Cordant Asset Health across ten of its chemical production plants
Avenir’s Pioneering Bio-LNG Vessel
Avenir Ascension is to become the first bunker vessel world-wide to continuously run on bio-LNG for 2025. As of 1 April 2025, Avenir Ascension will use bio-LNG for its own
StocExpo 2025: 20 years of Emissions Control
Ellen Daniels from the British Compressed Gases Association hosts a panel at StocExpo 2025, discussing how emissions control measures have changed over the years and looking towards the future of net-zero initiatives. She was joined by industry experts Margit Blok from VTTI, Peter Kerkhof from EEMUA and Shell, and Willem van der Zon from Vopak Share this article: Videos OnDemand Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners: Project of the Year Award, 2024 Read More » November 29, 2024 Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners: Emerging Technology Award, 2024 Read More » November 29, 2024 Tank Storage Awards Meet the Winners:
VARO Energy Acquires Preem
VARO Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Preem through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings, in an all-cash transaction. Subject
Wärtsilä To Supply Dual-Fuel Engines To Ibaizabal
Wärtsilä will supply three 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 m3 capacity LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The engines will feature Wärtsilä’s NextDF technology, which
Equinor, Shell & TotalEnergies Announce FID For Northern Lights Development
Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies have made a final investment decision (FID) to progress phase two of the Northern Lights development. The decision was made after signing a commercial agreement with
Andy McGlynn Announced Protectoseal MD
Protectoseal, the global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of safety-critical products, has appointed Andy McGlynn as managing director of their UK site in Greenfield, North Wales. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand following several years of record global demand for its market-leading line of flame arresters and pressure/vacuum relief vents. McGlynn will lead the company’s experienced senior management team as it builds on its strong reputation for product development and project execution. In his time at the company, Andy has held numerous roles, including commercial manager and head of operations, and he was also instrumental
JERA & EDF Expand To Include Japanese Power
JERA, EDF Trading (EDFT) and JERA Global Markets (JERAGM) have announced the expansion of JERAGM’s remit by its shareholders to include Japanese power trading. The respective Japanese power trading businesses
Delfin To Supply SEFE With LNG
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and Delfin Midstream (Delfin) have signed a heads of agreement for the long-term supply of 1.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for at least
TotalEnergies Launches Six New Battery Storage Projects
TotalEnergies has announced investment decisions for six battery storage projects. In total, these projects amount to 221 MW of new storage capacity and an investment outlay of €160 million. These
