Germany reduces rapeseed oil exports
Following strong export performance in the 2023/24 crop year – representing the second-highest level since the turn of the century – Germany’s rapeseed oil exports are showing a general downward trend for 2024/25.
Terminal news from Spain
Vopak Terquimsa has sold its Barcelona terminal to Tradebe Port Services. While the site handled petroleum products, chemicals, and vegetable oils, it’s no longer considered a strategic fit for Vopak.
Next-Gen Sealing Tech for Volatile Pipelines
A breakthrough mechanical seal designed to withstand the extreme demands of multiphase ethane and ethylene pipelines, where fluid can rapidly shift between liquid, vapour, and supercritical states.
New Era for Oilfield Support in Norway
Clariant Oil Services is strengthening its presence in the Norwegian oil & gas sector with a new bulk storage and transfer base in Dusavik, developed in partnership with Swire Energy Services.
Egypt makes a $340M+ push in oil & gas exploration
Egypt has signed four new agreements with international firms, including Shell, Eni, and Arcius Energy (a BP–ADNOC JV), to drill 10 new wells across the Mediterranean and Nile Delta.
Bioethanol Expansion in the US
POET is set to acquire the Green Plains Obion bioethanol plant in Tennessee, adding 120M gallons of annual production capacity and deepening access to the southeastern US market.
Major Milestone for U.S. LNG: Sempra & EQT Sign 20-Year Deal
Sempra Infrastructure has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with EQT for 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG offtake from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas.
Big New in hydrogen innovations
Air Products has completed the first fill of the world’s largest liquid hydrogen sphere at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, delivering over 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen to fuel the Artemis missions.
Natural Gas Infrastructure Investment
Aramco has just signed a landmark $11 billion lease and leaseback deal with a consortium of international investors led by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a division of BlackRock.
Breakthrough in hydrogen storage
Carbon280 has just launched its Hydrilyte® Technology Pilot Plant in Kwinana, Western Australia, a major step forward for safe, scalable liquid hydrogen storage.
Industry Setback: UK’s Largest Bioethanol Plant to Close
Vivergo, the UK’s largest bioethanol facility and part of AB Foods, is beginning shutdown operations after the government declined to provide a rescue package
New Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement Strengthens UK–US Energy Ties
Centrica Energy has signed a 10-year natural gas sale and purchase agreement with Devon Energy, securing 50,000 MMBtu/day starting in 2028, equivalent to five LNG cargoes annually.
Greenlyte & MB Energy Agree for Synthetic Methanol
Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and MB Energy have signed a landmark agreement for the offtake of e-methanol from Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar facility in Marl, Germany, just days after Greenlyte secured major EU and state funding.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Viking EMEA
Paul Southwood, Business Development Manager at Viking EMEA, talks about his love for family time and golf, his dream trip to Japan, and why he’s excited about Viking’s eco-friendly 1% SFFF foam. He also shares what he’s most looking forward to at next year’s StocExpo.
LNG Storage Expansion in Japan
Chiyoda has secured an EPC contract from Saibu Gas to build a third LNG tank at the Hibiki LNG base, boosting capacity at the site.
AVTL to Build Major New Storage Terminal at JNPA Port, Mumbai
AVTL has confirmed a final investment decision to develop a new greenfield terminal at JNPA Port, its second at the site.
ADNOC Gas Seals Major LNG Deal with India’s HPCL
ADNOC Gas has signed a significant 10-year agreement with Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) to supply 0.5 million tonnes of LNG annually.
NEO Energy Completes Merger with Repsol
NEO Energy and Repsol Resources UK have finalised their strategic merger to form NEO NEXT Energy, now one of the largest producers on the UK Continental Shelf.
EEMUA to bring certified training workshops to StocExpo
StocExpo is expanding its educational offering in 2026 with the launch of brand-new certified training workshops in collaboration with EEMUA (Engineering Equipment and Materials Users’ Association).
Major Australian Energy Shift
Woodside Energy has signed a landmark agreement with ExxonMobil to take over operatorship of the Bass Strait assets, including offshore production facilities, the Longford Gas Plant, Long Island Point, and key pipeline infrastructure.
Leadership Shift at Chane
Chane has announced the appointment of Fabian Ziegler as its new CEO, effective 22 September 2025, stepping in as John Kraakman retires after 20+ years of service.
Air Liquide Commits €500M+ to Green Hydrogen in Rotterdam
Air Liquide has given the green light to build a 200 MW electrolyser in Maasvlakte, using North Sea wind to produce 23,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually.
Centrica is signed to acquire 15% equity stake in Sizewell C
Centrica will now jointly own Sizewell C alongside HM Government, La Caisse, Électricité de France SA (EDF) and Amber Infrastructure.
Exhibitor Spotlight: ETS Degassing
We caught up with Dr. Nina van Gellecom, Senior Key Account Manager at ETS Degassing, for a chat on all things StocExpo and beyond.
Introducing Brooke Mullen to the team!
This month, StocExpo welcomed Brooke Mullen as the new Marketing Intern. We caught up with her to hear what she’s most excited to get involved with.
INEOS Invests in Major UK Emissions Cut.
INEOS has completed a £30M project at its Hull site, transitioning from natural gas to low-carbon hydrogen.
Sustainable aviation fuel is scaling up.
Avalon Energy and Sulzer Chemtech have joined forces to develop a next-gen SAF supply chain, starting with a major site in Uruguay.
Algae biofuel just took a major step forward.
BRK Technology’s latest breakthrough offers a clean, scalable diesel alternative with up to 80% lower emissions, and it works with existing engines.
Greenergy has proposed plans to end production at its biodiesel plant in Immingham
Despite cost-cutting efforts aimed at improving the plant’s viability, operations at Immingham have continued to face challenges due to external market pressures.
Australia’s Largest Shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Arrives in Sydney
Qantas Group, Sydney Airport, Ampol, and members of the Qantas Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition have secured Australia’s largest single commercial delivery of sustainable aviation fuel, marking a major step forward in the effort to decarbonise air travel.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Gerotto
We caught up with Daniel Devò, Sales Manager – Robotics at Gerotto, for a quick chat on all things StocExpo and beyond.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Advances Circularity with First Deliveries of Pyrolysis Oil at Lavera Site
INEOS Olefins & Polymers has received its first deliveries of pyrolysis oil at its manufacturing facility in Lavera, Southern France, a major milestone in the company’s drive toward circular and sustainable plastics.
Eni & YPF Sign LNG Agreement
Eni and YPF have signed an agreement for the Argentina LNG project during the meeting between the president of the Republic of Argentina, Javier Milei, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni.
Advario and Braskem Idesa Inaugurate $500 Million Ethane Storage Terminal in Veracruz
Advario and Braskem Idesa have inaugurated a $500 million ethane storage terminal in Veracruz, Mexico. The new facility is set to strengthen the region’s petrochemical infrastructure and ensure greater reliability for Braskem Idesa’s operations, supporting long-term industrial growth in the country.
Fennex Secures Multi-Year Contract with EnQuest for AI-Powered Safety Management System
Fennex Ltd has secured a multi-year contract with international energy transition company EnQuest for the deployment of its AI-powered Behavioural Based Safety Solution (BBSS). The cloud-based system is now live across all of EnQuest’s UK-operated offshore assets and, for the first time, at the Sullom Voe Terminal, one of the largest oil terminals in Europe.
Accelerating the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and SAMSUNG E&A have formed a strategic alliance to deliver a groundbreaking, end-to-end solution for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste.
Fuel distributors looking to automate operations and improve logistics efficiency.
Fuel distributors looking to automate operations and improve logistics efficiency will have the opportunity to see NivelWatcher in action at UKIFDA 25.
Worley Consulting to Support NEP and NZT Power Through Execution Phase
Worley Consulting has been retained as Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA) for two of the UK’s most significant carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives: the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and NZT Power.
TotalEnergies Secures LNG Supply and Investment in Canadian Project
TotalEnergies has signed a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG for the supply of 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas, subject to the project’s final investment decision.
AD Ports Group and Advario Sign Agreement to Explore Global Green Energy and Bulk Storage Projects
AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, logistics, and industry, has signed a Head of Terms Agreement with Advario, a global expert in tank storage and infrastructure solutions.
Blackburn Chemicals opens a new solar-powered plant
Blackburn Chemicals is making significant strides with the opening of a new solar-powered plant, set to boost production capacity from 2,000 tonnes to 7,000 tonnes per year.
EET Commissions UK’s First Hydrogen-Ready Furnace at Stanlow
Essar Energy Transition (EET) Fuels has successfully completed the installation and connection of a hydrogen-ready furnace at its Stanlow refinery – marking a major milestone for the UK’s energy transition.
Amanda de Bruine from UAB Online wins Forty under 40 award
Kyle Hignite from HMT Tank won the Forty under 40 award. Hear his thoughts on why we celebrate the industries youngest and brightest minds and the advice he would give for the next generation of winners!
Northern Lights Secures Final Permits for CO2 Storage in the North Sea
OQ and Royal Vopak have signed an exclusive partnership framework agreement to collaborate on the development of terminal and energy infrastructure within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD).
Introducing Sophie McKimm, the new Event Director for StocExpo!
This month we welcomed Sophie McKimm to the StocExpo team. She’s excited to dive into the world of tank storage and is looking forward to connecting with the industry. We caught up with her for a quick Q&A so you can get to know her better.
OQ & Vopak To Accelerate Development at Duqm
OQ and Royal Vopak have signed an exclusive partnership framework agreement to collaborate on the development of terminal and energy infrastructure within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD).
bp discovers oil at Far South prospect, deepwater U.S. Gulf
On April 14th, bp announced a significant oil discovery at the Far South prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico, marking an important development for the company’s exploration efforts in one of the world’s most active offshore regions.
CB&I and Shell unveil first commercial-scale liquid hydrogen storage tank for global trade at NASA facility
CB&I, together with Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. (a subsidiary of Shell plc), GenH2, and the University of Houston, has announced the completion of a first-of-its-kind, large-scale liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage tank concept at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama.
Chane Completes Infrastructure Upgrade
Chane Terminal Botlek has completed a major infrastructure upgrade for a leading customer, significantly boosting the storage, handling, and logistics of base oils.
Kyle Hignite from HMT Tank wins Forty under 40 award
Kyle Hignite from HMT Tank won the Forty under 40 award. Hear his thoughts on why we celebrate the industries youngest and brightest minds and the advice he would give for the next generation of winners!