Alkagesta signs multi‑year biofuel storage agreement in Antwerp in Belgium
Alkagesta has entered into a long-term lease for biofuel storage at the Pantank terminal in Antwerp, expanding its capacity to handle feedstocks and biodiesel destined for the European market.
Phillips 66 & Calor Mark 40 Years of LPG Storage
Phillips 66 Limited and Calor are celebrating four decades since the Immingham LPG Caverns first became operational.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Teqplay
At StocExpo 2026, Teqplay will highlight how its real-time port monitoring and predictive analytics uncover hidden waste in port calls
The Next Generation of Maintenance: From Reactive to Predictive in Terminal Operations
Maintenance in the tank storage sector has never been a simple subject. Despite its critical importance, it is often underestimated, misunderstood, and approached in a conservative way
StocExpo 2026 to Fuel Global Collaboration in Energy Storage
StocExpo, the world’s leading event for tank storage and future fuels, will return to the Rotterdam Ahoy on 10–11 March 2026, bringing together international experts, innovators, and associations to explore the future of energy infrastructure under the theme “Fuelling Global Collaboration.”
Global collaboration in action: How cross-border partnerships are shaping the future of tank storage
The tank storage industry has always been international by nature. Terminals sit at the heart of trade routes, connecting different parts of the world through energy flows, chemical flows, and the movement of bulk products.
StocExpo announces first wave of speakers for 2026 conference programme
StocExpo, the world’s leading evsent for the tank storage and future fuels industry, has announced the first confirmed speakers for its 2026 conference programme, taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy on 10–11 March 2026.
Signed and seal-less
Within the fluid handling sector, the debate between seal-less pump designs and conventional sealed pumps has persisted for many years.
Power Transformers Market is Growing Fast
A recent analysis by Mordor Intelligence indicates that the global power transformer sector is projected to expand from approximately USD 24.8 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 33.5 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.22%.
Biosolids to SAF is the future
Kip Cleverley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Synagro Technologies, and James Hygate OBE, Chief Executive Officer of Firefly Green Fuels, share their perspectives on how the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector is likely to perform over the coming year.
Evos Hamburg Secures Land Expansion For Sustainable Projects
Evos Hamburg has marked an important achievement with the official commencement of its lease for the 4.6-hectare Hohe Schaar property, one of the final strategically valuable development locations within the Port of Hamburg.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Interview with Dave Pierssens, Sales Manager at Toptech Systems
This month, we’re spotlighting Dave Pierssens, Sales Manager at Toptech Systems!
Exhibitor Spotlight: ICR Integrity
At StocExpo 2026, ICR will showcase Technowrap™, our engineered composite repair technology capable of restoring damaged and corroded tanks, pipelines, structures, and more.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Gerotto
Gerotto designs and manufactures advanced robotic systems for industrial cleaning in confined spaces and explosion-risk environments.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Interview with Harald Wentsch, OpenTAS Group
This month, we’re spotlighting Tim Braulke, Managing Director at M+F Technologies!
Exhibitor Spotlight: UAB Software Pavilion
By integrating multiple sensors into a smart monitoring system, Texplor is transforming safety and efficiency in the chemical industry. Successfully deployed at DOW Chemical’s Stade facility, it enhances safety, reduces costs, and optimizes asset management.
FETSA Safety Briefing 2026
This whitepaper provided by EEMUA is a practical guide to safe and efficient storage tank operations, drawing on the authoritative guidance of EEMUA 159 and global standards such as ISO and API.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Fuqon
This month, we’re spotlighting Tim Braulke, Managing Director at M+F Technologies!
Exhibitor Spotlight: Texplor
By integrating multiple sensors into a smart monitoring system, Texplor is transforming safety and efficiency in the chemical industry. Successfully deployed at DOW Chemical’s Stade facility, it enhances safety, reduces costs, and optimizes asset management.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Toptech Systems
Meet the Toptech Systems team at stand J10 and experience the latest innovations we are bringing to the midstream market. Get hands-on with our latest products, and see firsthand how we’re transforming the industry. Connect with our experts and learn more about Toptech Systems’ solutions.
John Crane Marks 50 Years Of Dry Gas Seals
John Crane, a Smiths Group plc company and a global specialist in flow-control and rotating-equipment solutions, is commemorating five decades since a landmark innovation in gas compression sealing.
ENGIE and Gulf sign 15-year LNG agreement
ENGIE and Gulf have entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas sales and purchase agreement spanning 15 years, marking a significant step toward reinforcing Thailand’s future energy security.
L&T Wins Order for Hydrocarbon Onshore Business
Over the last three years, the global biofuels sector has undergone significant transformation driven by evolving policy frameworks, ambitious sustainability goals, and innovation at the process level
Driving forces and breakthroughs in biofuel innovation in last three years
Over the last three years, the global biofuels sector has undergone significant transformation driven by evolving policy frameworks, ambitious sustainability goals, and innovation at the process level
Corteva & Bp Launch Biofuel Feedstock Joint Venture
Corteva and bp have revealed the creation of Etlas, a jointly owned company split evenly between the two firms.
Technip Energies Awarded 2 India Contracts
Technip Energies has secured two major contracts from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for strategic projects at its Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai refinery in Maharashtra, India.
Shell & Green Sky Capital Sign SAF Agreement
Shell has revealed a new long-term offtake deal with Green Sky Capital, securing the full output of a planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Egypt.
Emirates and ENOC Group sign MoU to explore SAF supply in Dubai
Emirates and ENOC Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub.
OCI Global Sells OCI Ammonia Holding to AGROFERT
OCI Global has agreed to sell 100% of its equity interest in OCI Ammonia Holding to AGROFERT, a leading European producer of nitrogen-based products. The transaction values the business at €290 million.
Emerson Launches World’s First Native WirelessHART Non-Contacting Radar Level Transmitter
Rosemount 3408 transmitter expands range of applications for automated measurements, helping to ensure safe, optimised operations
New biofuel plant to be built in Kent in the UK
A new £50 million (€56 million) biofuel plant that will help power one of Britain’s largest road projects has been granted planning permission. Medway Council has given the go-ahead for an expansion of the Syntech Biofuel facility at Kingsnorth Industrial Estate on the Hoo Peninsula.
Rotterdam and Duisburg Strengthen Rhine Corridor Collaboration
During North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst’s visit to Rotterdam this week, the CEOs of the ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg signed a new Letter of Intent to further deepen their collaboration.
Cleanova Introduces PFAS-Free Media Coalescing Filters
Cleanova, a global leader in engineered filtration solutions, has launched PFAS-Free Media Coalescing Filters.
QADworks: The Holistic View of Digital Transformation
Is your terminal a collection of machines or a single, living ecosystem? Dominic Baula, Managing Director of QADworks, explored this question during StocExpo 2025’s ‘20 Years of Digitalisation’ panel, highlighting how the industry must rethink its approach to technology.
Exhibitor Spotlight: M+F Technologies
This month, we’re spotlighting Tim Braulke, Managing Director at M+F Technologies!
EEMUA: Addressing the needs of today’s tank storage industry
This whitepaper provided by EEMUA is a practical guide to safe and efficient storage tank operations, drawing on the authoritative guidance of EEMUA 159 and global standards such as ISO and API.
Port of Rotterdam Railyard gets Green Light
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, ProRail, and Swietelsky Rail Benelux have given the go-ahead for construction of the Maasvlakte Zuid (EMZ) Railway Yard in the Netherlands.
Exolum Scores 100 in GRESB Index
Exolum has obtained the maximum score of 100 points in the GRESB Infrastructure Asset Benchmark Report 2025.
Vopak Deploys Falcker Solution Worldwide
Falcker and Vopak have signed an agreement for the worldwide deployment of Falcker’s advanced tank inspection platform.
Topsoe to Support Sandpiper Chemicals Methanol Plant
Topsoe, a leading global providers for the energy transition, has been selected as technology provider for Sandpiper Chemicals.
LanzaJet and KMG sign first SAF project in Kazakhstan
LanzaJet and KMG have signed an agreement to advance Kazakhstan’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project.
ILTA: The One Big Beautiful Bill & The Bulk Liquid Terminals Industry
The ILTA’s senior director of government affairs, Jay Cruz, examines Trump’s BBB and what it means for storage terminals across North America – and into Europe
EPCOL: The development of hydrogen in Portugal
EPCOL explores hydrogen projects in Portugal and highlights how Galp and BP are shaping the country’s renewable hydrogen future.
Exolum: Building Partnerships to Connect New Energy Markets
Irene Lores, Global Clean Energies Lead at Exolum explores how StocExpo can facilitate new connections and collaboration across the value chain
Avalon Energy and Sulzer form alliance to advance SAF production
Avalon Energy Group and Sulzer Chemtech have signed a Strategic Alliance and Partnership Agreement to scale up the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Veramaris & Merwetank Partner To Strengthen Algae Oil Supply Chain
Veramaris has partnered with Merwetank B.V. to construct a bulk algae oil storage tank in Dordrecht, near Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Exmar Awarded FLNG Import Contract
Exmar has signed contracts with Regasificadora Del Pacífico S.A.S. in respect of the deployment of a floating storage unit (FSU) on the west coast of Colombia.
Exhibitor Spotlight: QADworks
This month, we’re spotlighting QADworks, Headline Sponsor of the Tank Storage Awards 2026!
Emerson Introduces AI-Powered Environment
Emerson has announced the availability of AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence (ASI), an open, cloud-native agentic environment that incorporates AI to transform the user experience and accelerate subsurface-related decision making while leveraging existing investments in legacy applications.
Quantem Opens Expanded Pelican Point Terminal
Quantem has opened its expanded Pelican Point Terminal in Adelaide, Australia, following a $52 million project to add 90,000 m3 of new diesel storage capacity at the site.