Stefana Sopco
“I am Stefana and I work as the Head of Content Marketing at Smartflow, a SaaS solution aimed at the digitalization of inspections in the tank storage, petrochemical and maritime industry. The marketing career I built in the last eleven years has taught me that to get places you need to open doors for yourself […]
Shell appoints Wael Sawan as CEO
Gas giant Shell has announced that its chief executive officer, Ben van Beurden, will step down at the end of 2022. The firm has appointed Wael Sawan as the new CEO. In a statement, Shell commented that Wael’s appointment is effective January 1, 2023, when he will also join the board of directors at the […]
The future of LNG Storage
Edward Chen from GTT tells Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s GST LNG tanks and winning the Global Tank Storage Award for Environmental Performance. The gold Global Tank Storage Award for Environmental Performance is awarded ‘to the product or technology that serves to protect the environment and/or reduce emissions at the terminal.’ In 2022, this […]
DNV supports the development of LNG transport and storage capabilities in Italy
DNV has recently advised Italy-based Snam Group (“Snam”) on its acquisition of two Floating Storage & Regasification Units (FSRUs) from Golar LNG and BW Gas Cyprus Limited (“BW”). DNV performed the buyer’s technical and environmental Due Diligence for these important assets, the Golar Tundra and the BW Singapore, which will play a key role in […]
Current pipeline of blue hydrogen projects projected to exceed 2030 targets in the UK
Westwood’s intelligence solution for energy transition stakeholders, Atlas New Energies, launches today, revealing that blue hydrogen is the key to driving development of hydrogen and CCS clusters Aberdeen, UK, 14th September 2022: Latest analysis from Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), the specialist energy market research and consultancy firm, reveals that blue hydrogen projects account for […]
TOPSOE and First Ammonia launch zero emission ammonia production with the world’s largest reservation of electrolyzer capacity
Topsoe and First Ammonia signed a 5GW launch company agreement for the reservation of first-of-a-kind, industrial-scale, solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC) to produce green ammonia, a fuel for transportation, power storage and generation, and fertilizer. This is shaping up to be the largest agreement in the world, to date, for any type of electrolyzer and […]
U.S. Venture launches nation sustainability and mobility-focused accelerator
U.S. Venture and gener8tor announce the launch of an investment accelerator programme for start-ups focused on sustainability and mobility in Appleton. The U.S. Venture Mobility and Sustainability Investment Accelerator, powered by gener8tor, will provide investment, support, mentorship, and access to in-state and out-of-state capital for early-stage small businesses and start-ups in the United States and […]
Ecospray gains contract to build additional German bio-LNG plants
The Italian engineering firm Ecospray announces that it has gained a new contract from Germany’s Ruhe Group to build more bio-LNG production plants in the country. The new plant will have an initial capacity of 3 tonnes per day and will supply LNG-powered trucks. Ecospray and the Ruhe Group signed several deals in 2021, and […]
Hydrogen shipping firm gains Chevron investment
Maritime hydrogen technology firm Zero Emissions Industry has gained investment from firms including US energy producer Chevron in its latest funding round. The funding round, which closed recently, was led by investments by Chevron New Energies and provided support from US shipping and logistics company Crowley. The company produces fuel cell power and hydrogen systems […]
UK Government opens consultations for hydrogen transport storage
The UK government has requested consultations for views on hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure business models, as well as regularity arrangements for strategic planning and the role of blending. The announcement follows the government’s commitment to the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS) to create new business models for hydrogen transportation and storage infrastructure by 2025. […]
Sinopec aims to be world leader in hydrogen refuelling
China Petrochemical Corp, also known as Sinopec, the world’s largest refiner by volume, says it will further boost its green hydrogen manufacturing capabilities and expand its hydrogen refuelling network nationwide to establish itself as China’s largest hydrogen company. The company will utilise its nationwide gas refuelling network and actively build its hydrogen refuelling network in […]
IKAV acquires Aera Energy from Shell and ExxonMobil
IKAV, the international asset management group, agrees to acquire Aera Energy LLC (‘Aera’), through two separate transactions with the joint subsidiaries of ExxonMobil and Shell respectively. Both transactions are subject to regulatory approval. Aera, one of California’s largest oil and gas producers, produced an estimated 95,000 barrels of crude oil per day, in 2021. Aera […]
Air Liquide celebrates next generation SMR-X hydrogen plant start-up
Air Liquide’s high-tech SMR-X hydrogen plant — located on the Covestro site in the Antwerp port area — was officially brought into operation on 22 April 2021. What makes the SMR-X so special — compared to a traditional SMR (Steam Methane Reformer) — is that it does not produce excess steam. The result is better […]
Carlton Power plans to build Devon & Cornwall’s first low carbon hydrogen hub
Carlton Power, one of the UK’s most experienced energy infrastructure development companies and the company who originated and developed the Langage gas-fired power station and the Langage solar farm (located eight miles east of Plymouth, Devon) has chosen to build its third hydrogen hub in the UK on land within the Langage Energy Park. The […]
Meet Cyann, Tank Storage Magazine Journalist
What does sustainability mean to you and how important is it? Sustainability has always been a central part of my lifestyle and interests. From being vegan, to finding ways to make my daily routines better for the environment, I believe making small changes is the way forward to a more sustainable future. The fact that […]
Meet Molly, Tank Storage Magazine Staff Writer
What does sustainability mean to you and how important is it? To me, sustainability means making a conscious effort to consider what the world will be like for future generations. It is about fulfilling our needs now without compromising the needs of them. I think if everyone makes small efforts each day, we can all […]
The search for the tank storage industry’s ‘Forty Under 40’ 2023 is underway
StocExpo, the world’s leading bulk liquid storage event, which will be held 14-16 March 2023 at the Rotterdam Ahoy, is searching for the industry’s most dynamic professionals who are under the age of 40. The initiative, now in its second year, showcases the rising stars of the industry – in tank storage, bulk liquid and […]
INEOS Phenol adds 1 million tonnes of production capacity
Phenol and acetone producer INEOS Phenol has agreed to acquire the entire asset base of Mitsui Phenols Singapore from Mitsui Chemicals, a leading Japanese chemicals manufacturer, for a total consideration of $330 million. The business has a turnover of $750 m and employs 120 people, that will transfer to INEOS Phenol, on completion expected during […]
Integrated tank cleaning and emission control
Cristin Johnson of USA DeBusk discusses what to look for in unified project planning and execution. Over the last 20 years, tank cleaning methodologies have evolved with regard to material processing, non-entry cleaning, material removal options, and control and/or destruction of hazardous vapours. Non-entry methods of cleaning tanks to limit human exposure has been the […]
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completes biofuel operation
A COSCO Shipping Lines containership has been successfully filled with marine biofuel in TotalEnergies’ first such bunkering operation in Singapore. The containership was bunkered with biofuel from TotalEnergies comprising VLSFO (very ow sulphur fuel oil) blended with 20% second-generation, waste-based and ISCC-certified UCOME (used cooking oil methyl ester). Support from the Maritime and Port Authority […]
Advanced clean energy storage project receives $500 million conditional commitment from U.S Department of Energy
Conditional commitment from the DOE’s Loan Programs Office is the latest milestone in the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen hub, which has also secured all other major contracts. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office announced today that it has issued a conditional commitment to Advanced Clean Energy Storage I, LLC, […]
More Government action needed on hydrogen storage in the UK says NWHA
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) is urging Government to accelerate its plan for hydrogen storage business models, with a new report making it clear that greater focus is needed on the distribution and storage infrastructure needed to deliver hydrogen at scale. The report finds that support mechanisms to support hydrogen production are progressing well […]
Meet Anamika, Tank Storage Magazine Editor
What was your first week like? The first week was very full-on! I jumped right in with writing up news articles and subediting pieces for the Aug/Sept issue that goes to print next week. On top of that was all the training on new systems – not to mention that I know next to nothing […]
IIR Energy grants Kpler access to refinery data
Kpler has entered into an exclusive partnership with IIR Energy, a leading global provider of refinery data. Through the partnership, Kpler obtains the exclusive right to combine IIR Energy’s refinery data with its own flows and inventories data, to create a new benchmark for crude and refined product market analysis. The rationale behind the partnership […]
UK Government announces shortlisted hydrogen, CCUS and ICC projects
Following the selection of Hynet and East Coast Cluster as Track 1 CCUS clusters in November 2021, the UK Government has selected the power CCUS, industrial carbon capture (ICC), waste and CCUS-enabled hydrogen projects to proceed to the due diligence stage of the Phase 2 Cluster Sequencing process. The 20 projects represent a range of […]
H2H Saltend project proposal clears phase-2
Equinor’s Hydrogen to Humber Saltend (H2H Saltend) production facility has been through Phase-2 of the government’s cluster sequencing process, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Next, the selected projects will proceed to the due diligence to allow them to connect to the East Coast Cluster’s CO2 infrastructure and be operational […]
Uniper considers switching in bid to secure Europe’s winter supply
Germany’s Uniper is prepared to swap liquefied natural gas (LNG) it gets from Australia’s Woodside for US gas, so it can boost supplies in Europe more quickly during the coming winter, it said. The strategy reflects efforts by companies and governments across Europe to seek alternative lines of supply and draw up contingency plans for […]
Rosen wins five-year contract for Malaysian pipeline inspection
Rosen Group, a global supplier of pipeline integrity management technology, has won the contract to carry out in-line pipeline inspections across Malaysia for the next five years. Malaysian subsidiary Rosen Engineering will carry out the work for Petronas and Petroleum Arrangement Contractor (PACs). The Pan Malaysia In-Line Inspection (ILI) contract will see Rosen inspect approximately […]
NuStar reports record Permian volumes, ‘solid’ Q2 2022 results
US terminal and pipeline company NuStar Energy has reported what it describes as ‘solid’ Q2 2022 results supported by record volumes of 522,000 bpd in its Permian crude system. These crude volumes represent an increase of 16% compared to Q2 2021 volumes, and are up 2% compared to Q1 of 2022. The company says this […]
Lightning causes huge Cuban oil blaze
Lightning has struck a 55,000 m3 crude oil tank at the Matanzas Supertanker Base in Cuba, causing a huge fire which has left one person dead and more than 120 people injured, while 17 are still reported missing. The fire broke out at around 7pm local time on 5 August 2022, and further explosions occurred at […]
United Energy buys Integrity Terminals
US oil and gas company United Energy (UNRG) has bought Integrity Terminals, which is planning a greenfield bulk liquid storage, import and export facility in Louisiana, US. UNRG previously held a 12% minority stake in Integrity Terminals. One complete, the facility will store, blend, and distribute petroleum products, crude oil, biofuel, green energy, and non-petroleum […]
Egypt and India sign MoU to build a green hydrogen factory worth $8 bln
Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an Indian company to build a green hydrogen factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, a cabinet statement said on Wednesday. According to the MoU, Indian ReNew Power Private Limited will build a factory to produce 20,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year, with investments worth […]
GKN Hydrogen, SoCalGas and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory agree to collaborate on the launch of an innovative hydrogen storage solution project
GKN Hydrogen and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announce the companies will work with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on an innovative green hydrogen storage solution. GKN Hydrogen’s HY2MEGA can enable safe, long duration clean energy storage without the need for compression. At scale, this combined technology could provide […]
H2GO Power Secures £4.3 Million For Green Hydrogen Storage System In Orkney Islands
A consortium led by H2GO Power has secured £4.3 million from the U.K. Government to roll-out a smart hydrogen storage system in the Orkney Islands. The low-pressure hydrogen storage and AI-powered energy management system could displace up to 7,500 gallons of diesel and 90 tonnes of CO2 annually on the islands, which are off the […]
Global energy storage market to reach 500 GW by 2031
Market growth has staggered for global energy storage, with cumulative storage deployments expected to reach 500 GW by 2031, according to Wood Mackenzie’s Global Energy Storage Outlook. Europe demand lags behind as the region’s grid-scale market struggles to stabilise, with only 159 GWh forecasted for the region by 2031, compared to 422 GWh for China […]
Shell USA and Shell Midstream to merge
Shell USA and Shell Midstream Partners are to merge, after the two companies signed a definitive agreement. Under the terms of the deal, Shell USA will acquire all of the common units of Shell Midstream Partners that are currently held by the public at US$15.85 (€15.57) each in cash. The equates to a total value […]
INEOS and SINOPEC sign three significant petrochemical deals
INEOS and SINOPEC have signed three back-to-back deals worth a combined value of $7 billion. These landmark agreements are expected to generate a combined turnover of around $10bn from 7 million tonnes of capacity. INEOS said: “The three agreements will significantly reshape INEOS’ petrochemicals production and technology in China.” Firstly, INEOS has agreed to acquire […]
Crucial breakthrough in hydrogen energy generation, storage and transportation announced
Renewable energy company – EPRO Advance Technology (EAT) – has today announced a breakthrough in green hydrogen energy generation and energy storage, revealing what is believed to be the easiest and lowest cost way to deliver hydrogen that the world has seen. This revolutionary process has the potential to kick start the hydrogen economy, bringing […]
Advanced Sustainable Technologies (AST) joins the AHP
The African Hydrogen Partnership (AHP) is delighted to welcome Advanced Sustainable Technologies (AST) as its first member specialising in Waste-to-HydrogenPower. Advanced Sustainable Technologies (AST) Ltd. – a global leader in waste management technology, which utilises its proprietary waste to value platforms to enable a circular economy as part of its vision of a more sustainable […]
Vattenfall and Preem to investigate large scale decarbonization using offshore wind and hydrogen
Vattenfall and Preem will now enter into a feasibility phase to assess the possibility of accelerating the development of a value chain connecting offshore wind and hydrogen with the refining industry on the Swedish west coast to swiftly transform to fossil-free fuels, starting latest 2030. Vattenfall sees a huge potential to decarbonize industries like refining, […]
Mitsui Chemical and hibot adopt robotics technology for inspection of industrial infrastructure
Hibot Corp., an innovative robotics start-up pioneering infrastructure maintenance applications, started conducting remote inspection of industrial facilities in Japan with its Float Arm robot. The first inspection in Japan was conducted at the Mitsui Chemical plant in Osaka, and involved the inspection of pipes in structures that are difficult to reach, located about 20m above […]
Meet Chloe, Marketing Intern
What was your first week like? My first week has been exciting, full of learning opportunities and I’ve loved meeting so many new people, who have all been so welcoming and kind! Although it’s sometimes a lot to take in, the knowledge I have from university and the help my new colleagues have given me […]
Breakthrough “Plastics Waste to Hydrogen” Trial Launched in Partnership With Oxford University Academics
CarbonMeta Technologies (OTC PINK:COWI) today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, CarbonMeta Research Ltd., is commercialising a breakthrough technology dubbed “microwave catalysis”, from the University of Oxford and the firm is making plans to process waste plastic at scale in custom-designed microwave machines, which will yield high value products for industry. One metric ton of plastic mixed […]
Amogy Raises $46 Million in Funding to Accelerate the Commercialization of its Ammonia-to-Power Technology Across Heavy Duty Transportation
SK Innovation leads bridge round that also includes Amazon through its Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, and Newlab. Following successful ammonia-powered drone and tractor demonstrations, Amogy will use the funding to further scale its technology to accelerate its commercialization of zero-emission heavy transportation applications Brooklyn, New York, June 23, 2022 – Amogy […]
The New Anglia “Hydrogen Hub”: A different type of cluster
The purpose of this paper, published on 24 August 2021, is to: Provide a high-level summary of the published UK Hydrogen Strategy and the supporting documents Identify the main themes of stakeholder comment on it Identify key implications for the East of England Set out how this region can demonstrate leadership in development of an alternative type […]
The world’s first CO2 battery for long-duration energy storage is being commercialized (update)
Italian startup Energy Dome has now begun to commercialize the world’s first CO2 Battery, which was launched earlier this month in Sardinia, Italy. The battery uses carbon dioxide to store renewable energy on the grid, and Energy Dome says the technology can be quickly deployed anywhere in the world. June 28 update: Energy Dome today […]
North Sea Oil Producers Progress Offshore Carbon Storage Scheme
Neptune Energy, XTO Netherlands (a subsidiary of ExxonMobil), Rosewood Exploration and EBN capital have announced an agreement to advance a large-scale offshore carbon capture and storage project in the Dutch North Sea. This stage of the project expects to store 4-5 million tonnes of CO2 annually within depleted gas fields operated by Neptune Energy in […]
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy to expand LNG production with North Field East agreement
IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy today announced they have signed an agreement to further develop Qatar’s North Field East project, which will expand Qatar’s annual LNG capacity from 77 million tons to 110 million tons by 2026. The deal was announced at QatarEnergy’s headquarters in Doha. ExxonMobil awarded 25% interest in North Field […]
ExxonMobil, Grieg Edge, North Ammonia, GreenH to assess low-emission hub at Slagen terminal in Norway Tanzania’s Taifa Gas Licensed to Set up Plant in Kenya
IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil, Grieg Edge, North Ammonia, and GreenH have signed a memorandum of understanding to study potential production and distribution of green hydrogen and ammonia for lower-emission marine fuels at ExxonMobil’s Slagen terminal in Norway. Potential production of up to 20,000 metric tons of green hydrogen; distribution of up to 100,000 metric tons […]
Tanzania’s Taifa Gas Licensed to Set up Plant in Kenya
Tanzania’s biggest gas dealer Taifa Gas has been licensed to set up a gas plant and storage facilities at a site in Dongo Kundu near the port of Mombasa to supply LPG for domestic, commercial and industrial use. The company, owned by Tanzanian business magnate Rostam Aziz, is expected to bring healthy competition to the […]