LATEST NEWS
Cobra IS selects MT Group for LNG terminal infrastructure project
MT Group has been awarded a major construction contract by Cobra IS/Sener consortium, focusing on implementing Balance of Plant infrastructure at German LNG Terminal. The aim of the project is to enable the reliable import of LNG to Germany and surrounding European markets, with a…
GTT receives ethane storage tank order
GTT’s partner China Chengda Engineering has placed an order for the design of an ethane full-containment membrane tank that will be situated in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. The tank will be owned by Ningbo Union King New Material, a subsidiary of Union King Holding, who…
Veri Energy receives financial backing from Scottish government for e-fuels hub
The Scottish government has pledged £755,720 (€882,012) to support phase 3 of Veri Energy’s e-fuels hub at Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT), the Shetland Islands. Establishing the site will allow the area to retain and retrain oil and gas workers, support local businesses and contribute to…
Scaling sustainability
Rene Buwalda, CEO at Perpetual Next, looks at the company’s 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…
Syrian Petroleum Company welcomes fuel shipments to Baniyas terminal
Baniyas maritime terminal, situated on the west coast of Syria, has announced the arrival of two fuel shipments in an effort to maintain petroleum product supplies in the domestic market. The Syrian Petroleum Company connected the two vessels – one carrying 64,324 tonnes and the…
Iran accelerates Kharg Island oil terminal projects
Abbas Assadrouz, head of the Iranian Oil Terminals Co, has confirmed that Iran is accelerating the completion of important safety upgrade projects at its Kharg Island oil terminal in direct response to the US’ attacks on the facilities. Notably, one project is a fire detection…
Western Australia plans first oil refinery in 60 years to combat fuel insecurity
Australian government officials have confirmed plans to fund a AU$4 million (€2.5 million) early-stage feasibility study into the construction of the country’s first oil refinery in 60 years. Past refinery closures mean that around 90% of Australia’s liquid fuels are imported, with the recent international…
Aurex completes South African oil storage tank replacement project
Aurex Constructors have successfully completed the demolition and replacement of two carbon steel storage tanks at an oil storage facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The project included building two new API 650-compliant base oil storage tanks, Tank 5 (2,331m3) and Tank 7 (1,479m3), in…
US DOE announces $65.5 million to advance domestic oil and gas production and delivery
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated up to $65.5 million (€57.5 million) in federal funding to support the cost-shared research, development and deployment of domestic oil and natural gas projects. The funding will be used to produce domestic oil and gas, improve the…
DAPEK exceeds $3 billion investment
The Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster (DAPEK) has exceeded $3 billion (€2.6 billion) in investment, with the majority coming from the $2 billion (€1.7 billion) polypropylene production facility and liquid bulk terminal. DAPEK is developed by Rönesans Holding in Ceyhan, Adana, Türkiye. DAPEK offers development plots…
HOSE-PULL’s rolling device revolutionises hose movement
French company HOSE-PULL have developed an all-terrain, omni-directional rolling device that allows hoses freedom of movement, reducing friction, heavy manual pulling and potential repetitive strain injuries for operators. The system uses Mecanum-style omni-directional wheels, usually associated with industrial robotics, which allow it to move freely…
Hiap Seng Engineering Limited FZC begins construction on Mount Row Terminal Expansion Project
Hiap Seng Engineering Limited FZC has begun works on the Mount Row Terminal Expansion Project after securing the $192 million (€168.6 million) engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract from Mount Row Terminals FZE in March 2026. The Mount Row Terminal Expansion Project, located in…
TERMINAL NEWS
Cobra IS selects MT Group for LNG terminal infrastructure project
MT Group has been awarded a major construction contract by Cobra IS/Sener consortium, focusing on implementing Balance of Plant infrastructure at German LNG Terminal. The aim of the project is to enable the reliable import of LNG to Germany and surrounding European markets, with a…
Veri Energy receives financial backing from Scottish government for e-fuels hub
The Scottish government has pledged £755,720 (€882,012) to support phase 3 of Veri Energy’s e-fuels hub at Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT), the Shetland Islands. Establishing the site will allow the area to retain and retrain oil and gas workers, support local businesses and contribute to…
Syrian Petroleum Company welcomes fuel shipments to Baniyas terminal
Baniyas maritime terminal, situated on the west coast of Syria, has announced the arrival of two fuel shipments in an effort to maintain petroleum product supplies in the domestic market. The Syrian Petroleum Company connected the two vessels – one carrying 64,324 tonnes and the…
Iran accelerates Kharg Island oil terminal projects
Abbas Assadrouz, head of the Iranian Oil Terminals Co, has confirmed that Iran is accelerating the completion of important safety upgrade projects at its Kharg Island oil terminal in direct response to the US’ attacks on the facilities. Notably, one project is a fire detection…
Western Australia plans first oil refinery in 60 years to combat fuel insecurity
Australian government officials have confirmed plans to fund a AU$4 million (€2.5 million) early-stage feasibility study into the construction of the country’s first oil refinery in 60 years. Past refinery closures mean that around 90% of Australia’s liquid fuels are imported, with the recent international…
US DOE announces $65.5 million to advance domestic oil and gas production and delivery
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated up to $65.5 million (€57.5 million) in federal funding to support the cost-shared research, development and deployment of domestic oil and natural gas projects. The funding will be used to produce domestic oil and gas, improve the…
DAPEK exceeds $3 billion investment
The Eastern Mediterranean Petrochemical Cluster (DAPEK) has exceeded $3 billion (€2.6 billion) in investment, with the majority coming from the $2 billion (€1.7 billion) polypropylene production facility and liquid bulk terminal. DAPEK is developed by Rönesans Holding in Ceyhan, Adana, Türkiye. DAPEK offers development plots…
Centrica forewarns UK gas storage site closure
Centrica urges government action as falling customer contacts mean its Rough gas storage facility, situated in the North Sea, will have to close by April 2027. For now, the company has cut 1,300 jobs; 500 in June 2026 with 800 more to go in the…
UK Ministry of Defence acquires Finnart Oil Terminal
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has purchased Finnart Oil Terminal in a multi-million-pound investment, strengthening the Royal Navy’s operational resilience and control over critical energy infrastructure in a time of heightened global tensions. Finnart Oil Terminal, situated on Scotland’s west coast, will be owned…
KN Energies offers invitation to submit requests for Klaipėda LNG Terminal
KN Energies, Klaipėda LNG terminal’s operator, has offered additional invitation to submit requests after reviewing the results of its 2027 Klaipėda LNG terminal capacity allocation procedure. As part of the invitation, market participants can submit requests for allocation including regasification, LNG reloading, or a combination…
Port of Split constructs first onshore bitumen storage tanks in Croatia
The Port of Split, the only entry point for bitumen supply in Dalmatia, is investing €8 million in bitumen onshore storage tanks, making it the first port in the country to do so. With the construction of modern onshore tanks, part of a project that…
The Port of Vancouver expands trade capacity at terminal
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is looking for an operator for its Fraser Wharves terminal site in Richmond, Vancouver, Canada, as part of an expansion project. The project offers potential operators a brownfield site with existing marine, rail and road connections. The Port of Vancouver…
TECHNICAL NEWS
GTT receives ethane storage tank order
GTT’s partner China Chengda Engineering has placed an order for the design of an ethane full-containment membrane tank…
29 Jul '26
Aurex completes South African oil storage tank replacement project
Aurex Constructors have successfully completed the demolition and replacement of two carbon steel storage tanks at an oil…
27 Jul '26
HOSE-PULL’s rolling device revolutionises hose movement
French company HOSE-PULL have developed an all-terrain, omni-directional rolling device that allows hoses freedom of movement, reducing friction…
24 Jul '26
US National Grid invests $10.4m in Haverhill LNG site
The US National Grid is investing $10.4 million (€9.1 million) in its LNG tank storage site in Haverhill…
22 Jul '26
Kent awarded detailed engineering services by OXEA Corporation
Kent continues to support the OXEA Corporation through a long-term engineering services agreement for OXEA’s major specialty chemicals…
21 Jul '26
Svanehoj acquires tank-gauging company Henri Systems Holland
From 1 July 2026, Svanehoj has acquired Henri Systems Holland, a designer and manufacturer of measurement and safety…
13 Jul '26
Emerson releases ultrasonic flow meters for non-intrusive monitoring
Emerson has announced its new Flexim FLUXUS 631 series of portable, non-intrusive, clamp-on, ultrasonic flow meters for the…
9 Jul '26
Nikkiso Clean Energy launches next-gen submerged pump
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Group has released the next generation of its SMP 34, a…
6 Jul '26
Mercuria and Eni collaborate on joint energy venture
Mercuria and Eni have signed an agreement to establish a jointly owned global energy venture, looking to optimise…
6 Jul '26
ABB wins order for Ethernet-APL-enabled flowmeters
ABB will deliver its ProcessMaster FEP600 electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer (APL) connectivity to Zhejiang Petroleum &…
3 Jul '26
Nord Gas Solutions and Exmar collaborate on FSRU conversion
Nord Gas Solutions will supply a liquified natural gas (LNG) regasification system module for Exmar’s floating storage regasification…
1 Jul '26
Sherwin-Williams launches CUI prevention system
Sherwin-Williams’ launches advanced energy barrier prevention system, Heat-Flex, for the elimination of corrosion under insulation (CUI). Mineral-based insulation…
26 Jun '26
PARTNER NEWS
Hiap Seng Engineering Limited FZC begins construction on Mount Row Terminal Expansion Project
Hiap Seng Engineering Limited FZC has begun works on the Mount Row Terminal Expansion Project after securing the $192 million (€168.6 million) engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract from Mount Row Terminals FZE in March 2026. The Mount Row Terminal Expansion Project, located in…
Chane appoints Karen de Lathouder as COO
From 1 August 2026, Karen de Lathouder will become chief operating officer for Chane and lead the company’s operations across the European network, driving improvement and collaboration across Chane’s terminals and offices. De Lathouder bring experience from the energy, infrastructure and mobility sectors, having most…
Tepsa France appoints Mathieu Bleusez as general manager
Tepsa France has appointed Mathieu Bleusez as general manager, who takes over the role from Didier Clot. Bleusez is a chemical engineer specialising in quality, health, safety and environment and has held several terminal manager positions within Tepsa, demonstrating extensive experience in liquid product storage…
Gerotto Robotics and GRP partner for underground tank cleaning project
GRP Plasticorr has chosen Gerotto Robotics’ technology Lombrico FTC for an underground tank cleaning project in Hungary. Lombrico FTC – a tank-based ATEX zone 0 robot weighing less than 130kg – is engineered to enter up to 400mm manhole and designed to perform tank cleaning…
Shell reports rise in LNG demand by 2050
Shell’s LNG Outlook 2026 claims global demand for liquified natural gas (LNG) will increase to nearly 700 million tonnes a year by 2050 – around 65% from 2025 levels – as countries prioritise flexible and reliable energy security. While LNG trading was expected to increase…
Platinum Control hires Will Nelle as CTO
Vapour recovery unit (VRU) company Platinum Control hires Will Nelle as chief technology officer to lead VRU engineering, product strategy and Platinum’s telemetry platform PULSE. Nelle brings more than 20 years of oil and gas experience to the role, focusing on the design, application and…
EIS acquires ARM Environmental Services
Environmental Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) buys underground and aboveground storage tank (UST and AST) system company ARM Environmental Services, expanding EIS’ footprint across North and South Carolina, US, and strengthening its specialised line services. ARM, based in Colombia, South Carolina, oversees UST and AST projects from…
Tank Storage Association publishes annual review
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) publishes the latest edition of its Annual Review, focusing on the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector, in partnership with Insights Global. Looking at 2025, the publication provides an overview of sector activity, with detailed insights on the industry’s contribution…
Vopak nominates Helle Kristoffersen and Roeland Baan as members of the supervisory board
Vopak gives notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting that will take place on 29 July 2026, where it will be proposed that Helle Kristofferson and Roeland Baan be appointed as members of the supervisory board. More details to follow then…
bp refocuses organisation and appoints new leaders
bp is streamlining its organisational structure to focus on Upstream and Downstream verticals – rather than the current three-segment structure. The move aims to improve performance while growing value for shareholders. Gordon Birrell will be executive vice president of Upstream, with Richard Harding as interim…
Walter Moone appointed new FETSA president
The Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) has announced its new president, as Bruno Hayem, CEO of Tepsa, concludes his tenure. He will be succeeded by Walter Moone, president business unit Netherlands for Royal Vopak. The announcement was made during FETSA’s Annual General Meeting…
Heirs Energies named best oil & gas deal of the year
African integrated energy company Heirs Energies has been awarded the Best Oil & Gas Deal of the Year at the EMEA Finance Project Finance Awards 2026. The win is based on Heirs Energies’ $750 million (€651 million) dual-tranche Senior Secured Reserved Based Lending facility. The financing…
FEATURES
Scaling sustainability
Rene Buwalda, CEO at Perpetual Next, looks at the company’s recent biomethanol developments in the USA Perpetual Next…
28 Jul '26
StocExpo 2026 global tank storage awards: gold winners – Aquacycl
Off the back of Aquacycl’s gold prize win in the ‘Environmental Performance’ category, Orianna Bretschger, CEO and founder…
14 Jul '26
Sharing knowledge, achieving goals
Tank Storage Magazine reports back from Houston, Texas Landing in Houston, Texas, US, in June 2026, the buzz…
1 Jul '26
Toll processing as a resilience strategy in uncertain times
Ongoing geopolitical instability, trade complexity and logistics disruption continue to place strain on the global liquid bulk sector…
10 Jun '26
FETSA View: A new era of global collaboration
Transatlantic cooperation and energy flows remain critical – but risk mitigation is needed, says Ravi Bhatiani, executive director at…
9 Jun '26
Women in Tanks: Julie Helms
CEO Julie Helms on growth, leadership, and the tank storage sector ‘I have always been driven by a…
5 Jun '26
HMT LLC: Keeping pace with change
HMT’s director, strategic growth & sustainability, Allie Alderson explores the next wave of aboveground storage tank regulations The…
1 Jun '26
In Conversation With: Gary Reddecliffe
Woodfield Systems’ technical director shares the low-down on how the business creates bespoke loading arm solutions Tell us…
29 May '26
Hoyer Group: Transporting Chemicals
The experts at HOYER Group explain how the company makes global chemical logistics more resilient In the world…
27 May '26
VEGA: Improving safety, reliability & visibility
The experts at VEGA explain how their measurement products increase operational efficiency across fixed and mobile tank storage…
22 May '26
Chemical Supply Chain: A system under strain
Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association examines the reality facing the chemical supply chain The global…
19 May '26
Exolum Mannheim: Pivoting with demand
How Exolum’s Mannheim terminal has evolved from traditional inland storage terminal to a strategically important multi-product hub As…
19 May '26
Tank Talk
MORE NEWS
Cobra IS selects MT Group for LNG terminal infrastructure project
MT Group has been awarded a major construction contract by Cobra IS/Sener consortium, focusing on implementing Balance of Plant infrastructure at German LNG Terminal. The aim of the project is to enable the reliable import…
GTT receives ethane storage tank order
GTT’s partner China Chengda Engineering has placed an order for the design of an ethane full-containment membrane tank that will be situated in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. The tank will be owned by Ningbo Union…
