Heather Parsons
My name is Heather Parsons and I am the Project Coordinator at Elmac Technologies. Elmac has supported the Bulk Storage industry for more than 70 years. In that time, they have developed an enviable, global reputation for manufacturing patent-protected Flame Arresters and Pressure Protection Equipment. My role consists of handling incoming and outgoing documents, liaising […]
Nicole Eggert
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany. My name’s Nicole and I’ve been a Developer on the terminal management system OpenTAS for 20 years and counting. I started my apprenticeship at Implico Group in the early 2000s. Back then, the company was still called RZB. Initially, I applied for the job because I wanted to do something that […]
Early HSE Warning System by Information Theory
When I visit a terminal’s control room I often observe that there is a whiteboard on the wall where, for example, information about needed repairs such as faulty valves, the phone on jetty 5 doesn’t work, rain water of floating roof tanks due to blocked roof drains or equipment out of operation, etcetera are recorded. […]
StocExpo 2022 conference programme out now: Preparing for change
StocExpo, the largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, which returns 8-10 March 2022 at the Rotterdam Ahoy, has unveiled a jam-packed conference programme exploring the future of tank storage. The conference, organised by Tank Storage Magazine, will take place over all three days of the event, and will feature some of the […]
McDermott completes LNG study for Shell
On behalf of Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell), McDermott recently completed an LNG construction study identifying tangible reduction pathways toward net zero construction emissions. The results of this study provide a strategic framework for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in LNG facilities during the project execution phase. “Operators continue to seek actionable plans to […]
ADNOC and AD Ports Group to develop new port and logistics facility for TA’ZIZ
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) and AD Ports Group have signed an agreement to develop a new port and liquids terminal at TA’ZIZ chemicals production and industrial hub in Ruwais, UAE. The new terminal will form part of the feedstocks supply chain and store and load final products for export. […]
Kenya’s new oil terminal nears completion
The new Kipevu Oil Terminal in Mombasa is due to start in January 2022 and will see Kenya double its capacity to handle transit petroleum products to Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, from the current 35,000 tonnes. The $385 million (€338 million) terminal can handle up to four vessels at a time compared with the old […]
Viridos signs deal with Exxon to help scale up algae biofuels
Biotech firm Viridos has signed a joint agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering to bring its low-carbon intensity biofuels toward commercial levels.The company’s microalgae research has achieved greater than five times bio-oil productivity increases by increasing both the oil content in the algae and the algae yield.The results from outdoor deployment of Viridos’ bio-engineered strains […]
Hydrogenious Is Using Conventional Fuel Infrastructure To Scale Green Hydrogen Adoption
In 2019, as part of the European Green Deal, the European Commission (EC) adopted plans for Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. To meet the net-zero emissions target, the EC identified green hydrogen as a central element to decarbonise the European Union’s energy mix and aims to invest heavily in unlocking the potential of the technology to reduce GHG […]
Vopak reports Q3 2021 results
Vopak has reported Q3 2021 revenues of €309.5 million, up slightly from its Q2 revenues of €303.1 million, and an increase of €12.5 million compared to Q3 2020. The company’s EBITDA, adjusted for €13 million negative currency effects, increased by €29 million compared to Q3 2020, driven by a growth project contribution of €35 million […]
First phase of 20-MW Scottish renewable hydrogen project wins state backing
The first phase of ScottishPower’s 20-MW Whitelee Windfarm hydrogen production and storage project has been awarded GBP9.4 million ($12.6 million) of funding by the UK government’s Energy Innovation Portfolio competition, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said Nov. 22. Support for what would be the largest electrolysis project in the UK to date […]
WEG to deliver combined solution to a major hub for crude oil storage in the Middle East
Leading drive and motor manufacturer, WEG has been awarded a contract to deliver a combined solution to a major hub for crude oil storage in the Middle East. The Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park project in Oman will be served by flameproof tube-cooled motors and medium voltage drives, designed and manufactured by WEG. The government […]
Arbor Renewables to start work on new biofuels plant
Arbor Renewable Gas has selected a 53-acre site for its first renewable biofuel plant.The Spindletop Plant is located in Beaumont, Texas, and was selected for its access to critical infrastructure and feedstock.The plant will produce approximately 1,000 barrels per day of high quality “drop-in” renewable fuel.The biofuel will be produced from woody biomass generated from […]
TGE gas engineering and China Chengda Engineering Co Ltd sign EPC contract
TGE said: “We are proud to announce that the consortium of TGE Gas Engineering and China Chengda Engineering Co Ltd has signed the EPC contract for the Yangjiang LNG Peak Shaving Storage Project.” The project is located in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province and includes 2 x 160,000 m³ pre-stressed concrete full containment LNG storage tanks, including […]
Energy Taxation Directive to Support EU Decarbonisation Targets
The European Commission has adopted a recast Energy Taxation Directive in the context of the Fit for 55 Package, in order to ensure that tax rates for energy products can support decarbonisation targets. As demonstrated by the EU decarbonisation strategy for 2050, energy storage technologies are playing a valuable role in the transition to a low-carbon energy system. […]
Neste to receive funding from the EU Innovation Fund to develop its Porvoo refinery through green hydrogen production and carbon capture & storage
The EU Innovation Fund has given a positive grant decision of EUR 88 million funding to Neste’s green hydrogen and CO2 capture & storage project, which aims to quickly and efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Porvoo refinery in Finland. The project introduces carbon capture and storage (CCS) and electrolysis solutions that allow decarbonisation […]
SPRINT Robotics set to wow with StocExpo’s new Innovation Trail
Inspection and maintenance robotics will be the focus of the Innovation Trail at StocExpo, the largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, when it returns 8-10 March 2022 at the Rotterdam Ahoy. Delegates will have the chance to see and interact with very latest innovations in robotic technology on StocExpo 2022’s Innovation […]
HRS managing ongoing supply chain challenges
Like other manufacturing businesses, HRS Heat Exchangers has had to adapt its day-to-day operations to cope with the supply chain disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and increased demand in the post-COVID recovery period. Here, HRS International Sales & Marketing Director Matt Hale outlines some of the steps that the business has taken to maintain […]
Water cut affects the budget on many levels
Water cut monitoring is a pivotal element in evaluating the quality of oil exchanged between refineries and suppliers. The evaluation of the water cut can be performed in many ways, but because drifting and inconsistencies in water cut measurement can be expensive for all parties involved, trustworthiness of the instrumentation used is paramount: not only […]
Shell concludes divestment of Puget sound refinery to HollyFrontier
Royal Dutch Shell, through its subsidiary, has divested its Puget Sound Refinery in Washington, US to a subsidiary of petroleum refiner HollyFrontier. The deal, which was signed in May 2021, has an aggregate cash consideration of $613.6m. This includes a $350m base cash purchase price, hydrocarbon inventory with around $266.2m estimated closing value, and $2.6m […]
New agreement to fund renewable fuel facility
Evolve Transition Infrastructure and HOBO Renewable Diesel have signed an agreement to fund the construction of a new facility expected to produce more than 120 million gallons of renewable fuels annually (9,300 barrels per day). Houston-based Heating Oil to Bean Oil (HOBO) converts waste feedstocks into renewable diesel for renewable fuel producers. HOBO Renewable Diesel […]
Greenergy and ASBL to produce biofuels from waste
UK-based fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy has signed an agreement with Advanced Biofuel Solutions (ABSL) to develop, construct and operate up to five municipal waste-based biofuel plants in the UK. The first plant will be based in Ellesmere Port. Design work has already begun and start-up is expected in 2025. It will process 133,000 tpa […]
Neste extends its climate commitments
Neste has two existing and ambitious climate commitments: reaching carbon neutral production (Scope 1 & 2*) by 2035 and helping its customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20 million tons of CO2e annually by 2030. This work is well on track. Neste has now decided to also set a concrete target for […]
StocExpo Returns in 2022: Register Now!
StocExpo, the largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, is finally back live and in-person from 8-10 March 2022 at the Rotterdam Ahoy. Registration is now open for the most eagerly anticipated bulk liquid storage event of all time, StocExpo 2022. The three-day exhibition will give the industry a much-needed opportunity to network, […]
ICIS launches global database of chemical recycling projects
Targets set by brand-owners and regulators have been contributing to a growing demand for recycled plastics globally, particularly for use in food and beverage packaging. However, supply of high-quality food grade recycled polymer material remains limited. To assist the industry in effectively securing supply of recycled resins suitable for these applications, ICIS has announced the […]
Petronas Gas subsidiary soliciting bids for proposed LNG storage tank in Pengerang
Petronas Gas Bhd’s 65 percent-owned subsidiary Pengerang LNG Sdn Bhd has announced a non-binding expression of interest (EOI) for a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank in Pengerang, Johor to be used for LNG storage and reloading activities. In a statement on Petronas Gas’ website, the company said the EOI, which was published on […]
Tank Storage Association launches Energy Transition Charter
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has formally launched a new Energy Transition Charter affirming the sector’s shared commitment to supporting the achievement of the UK’s climate neutrality targets. The Energy Transition Charter has been developed in conjunction with member organisations and is accompanied by strategic commitments to encourage leadership, innovation, skills development, promotion and engagement. […]
Future of Biofuels
GIDARA Energy is a Dutch technology-based energy company focused on converting non-recyclable waste into syngas – a clean and versatile source of energy. The company’s first plant, Advanced Methanol Amsterdam (AMA), will produce an average of 87.5 kilotons per annum (KTA) of renewable methanol from 175 KTA of local non-recyclable waste. AMA includes a testing […]
Oiltanking completes sale of four European terminals to Evos
Oiltanking is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of its 55% stake in four European liquid storage terminals to Evos through its entity Evos Finance B.V. Evos, owned by funds managed by First Sentier Investors, will also acquire the 45% stake in the terminals held by co-shareholder 3i Infrastructure plc. Oiltanking completed […]
Calumet awards seven-tank contract to Matrix
US specialty petrochemicals producer Calumet Specialty Products Partners has awarded a contract for the engineering, fabrication and construction of seven new renewable diesel storage tanks in Great Falls, Montana, US, to Matrix Service. Calumet is building a new renewable fuel plant in Great Falls, which is expected to be operational in Q2 2022. The new […]
REG renewable diesel plant to expand
Renewable Energy Group held a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the expansion of its renewable diesel plant at REG Geismar. The project will take total site production capacity from 90 million gallons per year to 340 million gallons per year. REG Geismar was the first renewable diesel production facility in the US and […]
Vopak Solar Park Eemshaven opens
Vopak Solar Park Eemshaven, a joint venture between Vopak, Groningen Seaports, and funds managed by Whitehelm Capital, has opened in Groningen in the Netherlands. The 25 MW facility has been constructed on a 19 ha site next to Vopak Terminal Eemshaven. It will supply energy equivalent to the use of 8,000 Dutch households to the […]
Howard energy partners named as ‘most improved’ in GRESB assessment
US midstream company Howard Energy Partners (HEP) has been named as the most improved in the GRESB 2021 Infrastructure Assessment. GRESB (formerly Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) is an index which assesses the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) performance of assets including buildings and infrastructure. It is one of the world’s leading sustainability benchmarks, […]
ExxonMobil plans to increase carbon capture at LaBarge facility
ExxonMobil has initiated the process for engineering, procurement and construction contracts as part of its plans to expand carbon capture and storage (CCS) at its LaBarge, Wyoming, US, facility. The expansion project will capture up to 1 million t of CO2, in addition to the 6 – 7 million t already captured at LaBarge each […]
Extensibility of Point Cloud Data
This for me is one of the biggest unique selling points for 3D scan data… if managed correctly. “Not just what you want from it now, but the sites future requirements” All About Scanning 3D Laser Scanning has been around for nearly 20 years. It’s a line-of-sight surveying technique that captures everything within 360° of […]
Neste and Hesburger to launch a significant circularity collaboration – used cooking oil collected from more than 300 restaurants to produce renewable diesel
Neste and Hesburger, a Finnish restaurant chain, will engage in a significant circular economy collaboration. Used cooking oil from more than 300 Hesburger restaurants in Finland and in the Baltics will be recycled to produce renewable diesel. As a result of the collaboration, Hesburger will begin using Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the majority of its transport […]
Uniper supports further Gate expansion
As part of an already long-standing, successful cooperation with Uniper, Gate terminal B.V. plans to invest in a further capacity expansion of 1.0 bcm per year. Together with the earlier announced investments to increase the capacity by 0.5 bcm per annum this will result in a total capacity of 13.5 bcm per annum. The additional […]
The future of inspections is now
This whitepaper depicts why transitioning to a digital data management system and embracing data mobility will help companies connect their workers while simplifying the inspection process. More than twenty executives and professionals in the inspection field participated at ‘The Inspector of the Future’ digital roundtable, organized by Smartflow and Zebra Technologies. Among other topics, the […]
Report released on the Alaska LNG Project
In a new report, the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) detailed the significant environmental and climate benefits achieved by developing the Alaska LNG Project, which will utilise North Slope natural gas to replace high-emissions coal in heavily polluted Asian markets and substantially reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said, “Alaska has some […]
NuStar Energy closes on sale of Eastern US terminals to Sunoco LP for $250m
NuStar Energy LP has announced that it has closed on the sale of its Eastern US Terminals to Sunoco LP for $250 million. The Eastern US Terminals are comprised of eight terminal locations: Andrews AFB in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, Blue Island, IL, Jacksonville, FL, Linden, NJ, Paulsboro, NJ, Piney Point, MD, and Virginia Beach, […]
Van den Bosch expands deep sea activities
Van den Bosch is expanding its deep sea activities with five hundred new 20ft tank containers and a cleaning station in Ivory Coast. In doing so, the logistics service provider is meeting the growing demand for deep sea transport using ISO tanks for the food industry. Van den Bosch is one of the biggest bulk […]
GES and Stena to collaborate on LNG
Stena owns three LNG carriers which can be used as FSRUs or as floating storage, potentially together with innovative jetty-less and offshore power solutions that do not require onshore facilities. “This is an exciting and important partnership for GES. We regard LNG as an important transition fuel, especially in emerging markets where there is a […]
£3m empty container park to strengthen resilience for customers
DP World has opened an 11.5 acre empty container park at Southampton to increase storage capacity and maintain service levels for customers during the peak pre-Christmas season. The new facility holds additional empty containers to meet customers’ requirements, a critical factor in keeping supply chains moving at a time when dwell times at terminals across […]
Exolum appoints Rose García as chairwoman
Spanish terminal company Exolum has appointed Rose García as its new chairwoman, replacing José Luis López de Silanes, who is retiring and will now become honorary chairman. García is the first woman to hold the chair in almost 100 years of the company’s history. She has more than 30 years of experience in industries such […]
Automated container conditioning monitoring from Finland
Finland-based ConexBird uses vibration and oscillation technology to determine the condition of the cargo and tank container automatically. Invented and patented by Teuvo Heikkilä, co-founder and CEO of ConexBird, the system takes vibration footprint of a container (with or without cargo) that can be compared with subsequent readings to determine whether there has been any […]
IOC perseveres with expansion of refineries
Indian Oil Corporation will pursue the expansion of its refineries to meet the anticipated growth in oil demand, but many of those projects will have much lower carbon footprint because of the use of green power, the company’s chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. “India needs to add at least 100 million mt/year refinery capacity to […]
Fluke launches world’s first clamp meters for solar power installations with CAT III / 1500 V safety rating
New clamp meter offers solar testing at 1500 V while providing the highest safety rating at this voltage and offering improved ease of use. Eindhoven, Netherlands. October 4, 2021: Fluke has today announced the launch of a new clamp meter designed to measure solar installation voltages at the new standard of 1500 V, while offering […]
KNM wins power facility deal worth RM13.4 million
KNM Group Bhd, which is involved in oil and gas equipment and services, has secured a contract worth RM13.4 million to build a pre-fabrication tank for a combined cycle power generating facility of up to 1,200MW at Pulau Indah, Selangor. In a bourse filing, KNM said the contract was awarded by PEC Powercon Sdn Bhd […]
ABB joins call to accelerate shipping decarbonisation
ABB has joined more than 155 companies urging governments to help shipping decarbonise by 2050. The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation has been signed by more than 150 industry stakeholders and seeks significantly faster reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) current ambition, which aims for a 50% reduction […]
The impact of the international safety guide for oil tankers and terminals (isgott)
bp and NYK Line have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on future fuels and transportation solutions to help industrial sectors, including shipping, decarbonise.