Archie Cox, Jr, Chairman of the Board for Corrosion Innovations, LLC, has announced that Corrosion Innovations, LLC have acquired the Chlor*Rid™ product line from Milliken & Company on March 16, 2023. The Chlor*Rid™ product line includes surface decontamination, passivation products, and salt testing kits for soluble salt detection and removal.

“Chlor*Rid™ has been a staple of the industry for over 30 years and was a strategic target of ours from day one,” said Marlin Lester, CEO of Corrosion Innovations. He continued, “The liquid products and test kits are utilised all over the world by many different industry segments, including the US military. Our team of AMPP-certified subject matter experts is ready to integrate Chlor*Rid™ into our market-leading business and provide a synergistic approach to soluble salt removal and testing in the industry.”

“Our approach to integrating the business will be the same as we have done with the Corr-Ze™ product line. We will invest in inventory to offset how this ever-changing world can impact supply chains.” Corrosion Innovations will provide continuous improvement and seek the counsel of its large customer base of end users to achieve this. We are excited about this acquisition and look forward to exponential growth in the second quarter,” Lester concluded.

“The Chlor*Rid™ team has developed the premier salt testing and removal solutions,” said Matt Valentine, Corrosion Innovations’ new Director of Sales and long-term employee of Chlor*Rid™ Products. “I am confident that Corrosion Innovations will continue to provide the service that our customers have come to expect and that our collective industry expertise will unlock the full potential of the Chlor*Rid™ product offerings.”

Gregg Taney, President of Corrosion Innovations, confirmed “the strong distribution network that Corrosion Innovations has combined with Chlor*Rid™ will be a powerhouse. The distributors are instrumental to the success of any venture, especially one of this capacity. We will not follow suit with competitors with eCommerce as this does nothing but undermine the people that are out selling your products with boots on the ground.”

Milliken decided to divest its Chlor*Rid™ line because it no longer aligned with the company’s overall coating additives business strategy. Milliken will continue to serve the coating additives market with its diverse portfolio, which includes Borchers: A Milliken Brand—a global leader in performance additives for the coatings, inks, and adhesives markets.

Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. acted as legal advisor to Milliken. Corrosion Innovations was represented by legal advisor Ice Miller LLP.

For more information visit www.corrinnovations.com

Stolt Tankers first participated in EcoVadis sustainability assessments in 2014. Since then, the company has made significant progress on its sustainability performance. This is demonstrated by this latest result, with which Stolt Tankers has gone from a silver result in 2022 to a gold rating with a score of 70 in the sea and coastal water transport Industry category.

The steps the company took to make this progress were diverse. They included improved environmental reporting, use of software to increase efficiency, reporting on diversity in the organisation and performing supplier audits, amongst other things.

Lucas Vos, President, Stolt Tankers said, “As we can see from the topics covered by the assessments, this achievement has required effort from across the company. The result stands as a testament to Stolt Tankers’ commitment to being a good corporate citizen by; working ethically; supporting our people and communities and improving the sustainability of our business. We can take particular pride in the fact that our results show that we are achieving more than 95 percent of the companies in our industry category currently rated by EcoVadis. A huge well done to all involved.”

EcoVadis currently assesses over 90,000 companies worldwide across different business categories. Its methodology is based on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the United Nations Global Compact.

Sustainability is an integral part of Stolt Tankers’ strategy and day-to-day operations. The company’s goals are broad-ranging and cover everything from emissions reduction and protecting life below water to improving safety and supporting employee development and wellbeing.

For more information visit www.stolt-nielsen.com

The Shell brand will enter Honduras’s fuel retailing market later this year following an agreement between Shell and Puma Energy.

The Retail Brand License Agreement will give Honduran consumers access to Shell’s premium fuel and lubricant portfolio, together with comprehensive offers in lower-emission fuels and convenience retail.

Stations in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula will the first in Honduras to adopt the Shell brand, with the target of completing a strong nationwide presence of 100 mobility sites over time.

The Shell branded Service stations will offer: Shell V-Power which contain 99 percent of the same types of compounds used by Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One.

In addition to the Shell branded network, Puma Energy will continue to operate a network of Puma sites in Honduras offering its products.

István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility said: “Every day, millions of drivers around the world visit Shell service stations for our premium V-Power fuels and great convenience retail offers. We are pleased to be working with our experienced local partner Puma Energy to deliver the same great products and experience to drivers in Honduras. This is part of our strategy to grow the Shell brand in Latin America and around the world through brand licensing.”

Jose Antonio Alfaro, Puma Energy’s Regional Retail Manager said: “We are excited to be partnering with Shell to expand our portfolio of brands in Honduras. The partnership will combine the strength of Shell’s global brand with Puma Energy’s deep-rooted market presence and experience in the country. Customers will benefit from more choice and a wider network of Shell and Puma Energy retail sites across Honduras.”.

Shell is the world’s largest mobility retailer by number of service stations and one of the largest single-branded retailers of any kind on the planet. It currently has a presence in over 80 markets with more than 46000 service stations serving more than 32 million customers every day. Shell has more than 100 years’ experience in fuel development. In a growing number of markets, we are offering customers lower-emission products and services.

Puma Energy is a global energy business energizing communities across markets in Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific. Its businesses include fuel and convenience retail, commercial fuels, aviation, lubricants LPG and bitumen, which are underpinned by a robust supply system and state-of-art storage infrastructure. Puma Energy has been present in Honduras since 2006 and now operates 230 sites across Honduras, including 30 Super7 Convenience stores and 19 retail sites powered by solar energy. Puma Energy will continue with its network of Puma sites in Honduras offering its products and services including: Top Tier certified high performance gasolines, Super 7 convenience stores and its Puma Pris loyalty program. Around the world Puma Energy operates 1934 retail sites and across Latin America Puma Energy operates 1193 service stations including 357 convenience stores.

For more information visit www.pumaenergy.com/en/

Global technology and software leader Emerson will provide automation technologies, software and analytics from its Plantweb^™ digital ecosystem for the Golden Triangle Polymers Project, a world-scale integrated polymers facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. The total installed cost of the project is expected to be $8.5 billion and is a joint venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP and an indirect subsidiary of QatarEnergy. Operations are expected to begin in 2026.

Designed using the latest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction technology, the project aims to have approximately 25 percent lower GHG emissions than similar facilities in the United States and Europe.

“With its digital automation technologies, industrial software portfolio, and deep energy experience, we are relying on Emerson to help ensure a project of this magnitude operates safely and reliably, optimises energy use and mitigates emissions,” said David Godard, project director for the Golden Triangle Polymers Project.

The Golden Triangle Polymers Project, located in Orange, Texas, includes a 2,080 KTA ethane cracker as well as two 1,000 KTA high-density polyethylene units. Polyethylene is used to produce durable goods and essential packaging to protect food and keep medical supplies sterile.

“The Golden Triangle Polymers Project and the recently announced Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex in Qatar are among the world’s largest ethane crackers, both leveraging Emerson’s digital automation technologies, software and expertise to promote safer, smarter and more sustainable operations,” said Ron Martin, Emerson’s president, Americas. “We are proud to support Chevron Phillips Chemical’s and QatarEnergy’s track record of building world-class, optimised facilities.”

Emerson will deliver integrated process control and safety systems that leverage advanced predictive technologies to reduce operational complexity and minimise project risk through its DeltaV^™ distributed control and safety instrumented systems, and Rosemount gas analyser and chromatograph solutions. The project also leverages Emerson’s Mimic^™ and AspenTech HYSYS^® simulation software for operator training, energy management, safety analysis and operational optimisation. Emerson’s AgileOps operations management software and alarm management services will help staff monitor and maintain safety, alarms, and the control system to drive improved process and operational integrity.

The Golden Triangle Polymers Project is located about 113 miles east of Houston in the ‘Golden Triangle’ region of Texas that encompasses the city of Orange.

For more information visit www.emerson.com/en-us

CITGO Petroleum Corporation has reported its 2022 fourth quarter and year-end financial results.

For the fourth quarter of 2022, CITGO generated net income of $806 million and EBITDA of $1.2 billion compared to net income of $477 million and EBITDA of $804 million in the third quarter of 2022.

Favorable refining margins, high product yields and strong asset reliability contributed to full year 2022 net income of $2.8 billion and EBITDA of $4.4 billion.

“Our outstanding financial performance was built on a strong foundation of operational and commercial excellence, asset stewardship and safety,” said CITGO President and CEO Carlos Jordá. “Continued enhancements in refinery reliability also helped us reach new production records in the fourth quarter. In a year with historically high throughput, refinery turnarounds, and another severe winter storm, I’m particularly proud of our excellent performance in process safety. Additionally, throughout the year we reduced CITGO Petroleum debt by $1.1 billion and paid dividends to CITGO Holding to enable it to reduce its debt by $489 million, all while maintaining strong liquidity.”

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights:

Strategic and Operational

• Throughput – Total net throughput for the fourth quarter was 874,000 bpd, of which crude runs were 797,000 bpd, with a total crude utilization rate of 104 percent. For full-year 2022, total refinery throughput was 811,000 bpd, of which crude runs were 748 MBPD, resulting in an overall crude utilization rate of 97 percent.
• Lake Charles had a fourth quarter crude utilization rate of 108 percent, marking the third consecutive quarter where Lake Charles set a new crude throughput record, with 459,000 bpd for the fourth quarter.
• Lemont had record crude throughput of 181,000 bpd for the fourth quarter, utilising 102 percent of the refinery’s rated crude capacity.
• Corpus Christi had a fourth quarter crude utilisation rate of 94 percent and processed a record amount of Canadian crude.Operational Excellence – Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance was excellent, as 2022 marked the best year for the Company’s process safety index since 2010 and its second-best environmental index performance since 2006. Reliability was also strong, with all three refineries setting a number of processing and production records, including: Continuous improvement and lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri also helped minimise reliability issues relating to Winter Storm Elliott.
• Commercial Excellence – Expansion into select South American markets continued throughout the year, with exports up 35 percent compared to 2021, from 134,000 bpd to 182,000 bpd. Domestically, product sales volumes improved year-over year with strong gasoline and ULSD margins.

Financial

• During the fourth quarter, CITGO invested $41 million in turnaround and catalysts and had an additional $61 million of capital expenditures. For full-year 2022, turnarounds, catalyst and capital expenditures totaled approximately $605 million.
• CITGO repaid in full all of the $1.1 billion outstanding under its Term Loan B while maintaining strong liquidity.
• Year-end total liquidity was $2.6 billion, comprised of approximately $2.1 billion of unrestricted cash and the full $500 million of availability under CITGO’s accounts receivable securitisation facility.

For more information visit www.citgo.com

LyondellBasell and Grenergy signed five long-term solar power purchase agreements (PPAs). Under the 15-year contracts, the Spanish renewable energy producer will supply solar energy from the La Cereal solar farm project, which is expected to be operational at the end of 2025. The agreements represent about 329,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of solar power annually, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of more than 90,000 European homes.

“With these agreements, LyondellBasell has now achieved 70 percent of our target to procure at least half of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030,” said Willemien Terpstra, LyondellBasell vice president, Decarbonisation. “In total, our PPA portfolio will generate over 2.9 million megawatt hours of renewable electricity and reduce our company’s scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than one million tonnes.”

“This PPA will help to optimize the financing of Grenergy’s largest project to date in Spain,” said David Ruiz de Andrés, CEO of Grenergy. “Its development also strengthens the weight of our European portfolio, which we expect to double from the current 25 percent to 45 percent by 2025. A proven structure and ability to close PPAs is key to keeping up the pace of connections and achieving our strategic targets.”

The 259 megawatts (MW) La Cereal solar farm project is part of the Clara Campoamor photovoltaic solar energy project, which Grenergy is developing between the Madrid and Castilla La Mancha region. The total installed electricity capacity will be approximately 575 MW, and it will become one of the largest photovoltaic parks in Europe.

These agreements demonstrate LyondellBasell continued progress towards the company’s goal to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

For more information visit www.lyondellbasell.com

Eavor Technologies Inc. and Eavor Erdwärme Geretsried GmbH, the leader in globally scalable geothermal closed-loop technology, has been awarded a €91,6 million grant from the European Innovation Fund (“EIF”), in support of the Eavor-Europe™ geothermal project already under construction in Bavaria south of Munich near the town of Geretsried, Germany.

The project is the world’s first commercial implementation of an Eavor-Loop™, a showpiece of the zero-emissions heat and power production capabilities of next-generation geothermal technology, and a flagship site for the fundamental ability of Eavor-Loop™ to provide energy security and autonomy, globally.

Construction began in October 2022, with drilling scheduled to commence in July 2023. Two of Europe’s largest drilling rigs are already under a four-year contract with KCA-Deutag. An Organic Rankine Cycle (“ORC”) power plant is being designed and constructed simultaneously with drilling operations in collaboration with Turboden S.p.A., with the first energy production scheduled for Q4, 2024.

John Redfern, President, CEO and Co-Founder at Eavor Technologies Inc., stated: “I’d like to thank the European Commission. We at Eavor are humbled to be included in the EIF program alongside so many prestigious European multinationals. We believe this first commercial Eavor-Loop™ will open the floodgates to the broad implementation of what is the first truly scalable form of green baseload energy. In this way, we hope to help Europe solve its twin existential threats of Climate Change and lack of Energy Autonomy”.

The project will result in 8,2 MWe and ~44.000 tCO2e GHG emissions avoided per year including anticipated heat offtake and power sales. Eavor estimates that ~20.000 homes will be powered with clean energy harnessed from the Earth and up to 600 person-years of drilling services and powerplant/infrastructure jobs will be created during the construction phase of the project.

Philippe Dumas, Secretary General at the European Geothermal Energy Council, stated: “I’m glad to see the EU Innovation Fund supporting the geothermal project submitted by Eavor GmbH to commercially demonstrate innovative renewable district heating and power supply in Geretsried, Germany. Given the energy, climate and food security crisis as well as the need to meet the tripling of the geothermal target by 2030, this innovative project is of paramount importance: it will increase the security of electricity supply, help decarbonise the district heating sector, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stimulate technological innovation all of which could also be replicated elsewhere.”

Daniel Mölk, President at Eavor GmbH, stated: “Eavor would like to thank regional stakeholders, the Bavarian/German Governments, the community, and operational partners generally. Eavor, and its project partners, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and Enex Power Germany GmbH, are honoured to be so welcomed and supported by all.”

For more information visit www.eavor.com

Technip Energies, together with Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Zachry Group, have been awarded a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for a carbon capture unit project in Baytown, Texas, USA.

The project will be designed to capture two million tonnes per annum of CO2, which represents 95 percent of CO2 emissions from processed flue gas from Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center (BTEC) and a natural gas combined cycle power plant (CCGT).

Technip Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies have a strategic alliance to collaborate on the marketing, licensing and execution of projects using Shell’s CANSOLV CO2 Capture System technology. The two organisations recently strengthened this alliance, which began in 2012, to allow them to better respond to the rapidly growing carbon capture and storage (CCS) market and the need for affordable and proven solutions.

Zachry’s scope in the FEED study will include outside battery limits (OSBL) engineering, which includes utility systems, loading and off-loading facilities, operation and maintenance buildings, and site preparation. Zachry will also conduct detailed construction planning and estimating for the overall project, with the ultimate development of a final EPC cost estimate and schedule development.

Calpine’s BTEC is a natural gas-fired power plant that incorporates combined-cycle and cogeneration technologies for highly efficient operations. The plant consists of three combustion turbines with three heat recovery steam generators and has been recognised as a Showcase Plant by the US Department of Energy.

Laure Mandrou, SVP Carbon Free Solutions of Technip Energies, stated, “While we are currently executing the FEED to capture carbon at Calpine’s power plant in Deer Park, we are pleased to also be selected to execute the FEED for this large carbon capture project at its CCGT power plant in Baytown. We are fully committed to support Calpine in its ambition to decarbonise its assets and make this project an industrial success together with our partner Zachry. This award confirms the robustness of our carbon capture offering in partnership with Shell utilising its CANSOLV® technology and our proven execution capability. We are pleased to continue to grow our footprint in the CCS space in the US and provide a leading contribution to the decarbonisation of the power industry.”

Nick Flinn, Vice President, Decarbonisation Technologies, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by Calpine for another CCS project. Building on the success of the ongoing Deer Park CCS project, we look forward to developing more learnings and generating more value together with Calpine by deploying theCANSOLV technology at Baytown. By working closely with Technip Energies, which is performing the engineering and procurement of the CANSOLV plant, and Zachary Group, which is performing the balance of plant engineering, procurement and construction for the project, we will deliver a complete end-to-end solution for Calpine that could serve as a blueprint in the industry.”

Mike Kotara, President, Zachry Sustainability Solutions, Zachry Group, stated, “We are excited to support Calpine and to contribute to the design of this significant carbon capture project. Zachry Sustainability Solutions is committed to supporting the energy transition through engineering and construction of decarbonizing technologies, including carbon capture, hydrogen/ammonia, renewable fuels, and nuclear energy.”

Caleb Stephenson, EVP of Commercial Operations, Calpine, commented: “We’re excited about expanding this collaboration, which creates another opportunity for Calpine to provide reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Baytown project is an important part of our far-reaching efforts to showcase the full potential of CCS as a critical emissions-reduction technology and we are eager to continue with its development”.

For more information visit www.technipenergies.com/en

Gerard Blok has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Tjibbe Steenstra as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Gpi Group. With the appointments, the company aims to optimise both the sharing of knowledge and connection between the different operating companies. Gerard and Tjibbe will strengthen the management team of the Gpi Group which is led by co-CEOs Fred Boere and Arno Rodenburg.

Gerard Blok is no stranger to the organisation. Since 2011 he has held positions within Gpi including Managing Director of Gpi De Gouwe, Commercial Director of Gpi Group and Managing Director of Gpi Tanks XL. Co-CEO Arno Rodenburg says about this step: ‘His work experience in various positions and operating companies allows Gerard as COO to realise the overarching operational objectives of Gpi Group.’ In his new position, Gerard will focus on optimising the structure and procedures of the operating companies and the cooperation of the various companies within customer projects.

CFO Tjibbe Steenstra

Tjibbe Steenstra joined Gpi in September 2021. He started as board assistant and quickly grew to business controller. As of September 2022, he is responsible for his department as Manager Finance & Control of Gpi Group. Joining the Gpi Group’s executive team, this role has been converted to CFO. Co-CEO Fred Boere comments on Tjibbe’s appointment as CFO: “In the short period of time he has been working for Gpi, Tjibbe has proven that he has excellent knowledge of the financial field, the internal business processes, and the market in which Gpi operates. This combined with his educational background will help us to further professionalize the financial operations of the Gpi Group.’

For more information visit www.gpi-tanks.com

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has announced the release of the Worcester® 51/52 Series Reduced Port Flanged Ball Valves.

These quarter-turn, floating ball valves have been reengineered for global availability by standardising design, materials, construction and product certifications. Target applications for the valves include controlling the flow of liquids or gases in the following industries: chemical processing, petrochemicals, energy, defence, food and beverage, industrial gases, pharmaceuticals and water.

The bubble-tight shutoff design and robust, live-loading packing in these valves minimise fugitive emissions, enhance safety, and maximise regulatory and standards compliance. Featuring a redesigned end plug, the valves ensure positive retention and greatly reduce blowout risk.

“These products offer superior reliability and exceptional leakage resistance due to improved live-loaded stem sealing,” said Daniel Dillon, Global Product Leader, Flowserve. “They are certified to the market’s latest fire-safe, fugitive emissions standards.”

In addition to improving safety for workers, process fluids and equipment, customers will benefit from lower total cost of ownership thanks to the interchangeability of widely available parts. Flowserve’s technical services are also available through the company’s global network of Quick Response Centers.

For more information visit www.flowserve.com/en/

Stork is the newest member of EEMUA’s Associate Scheme. The company’s Integrity Services Group based in Aberdeen falls within scope of the Associate status.

Stork delivers expertise on integrated maintenance, modifications and asset integrity solutions across a range of industries. The company’s portfolio covers all lifecycle phases of a plant; from new build, operations and maintenance through to decommissioning ‘make safe services’. Stork helps its clients improve asset availability and reduce maintenance costs.

Alongside its commitment to safety, quality and collaborative approach, Stork offers a single point of access to a fully integrated asset integrity assurance service.

EEMUA looks forward to working with Stork in supporting the Association’s aim of helping improve the safety, environmental and operating performance of industrial assets worldwide.

For more information visit www.eemua.org

Petregaz, a subsidiary of the Petredec Group, has concluded an agreement to acquire the 35 LPG trucks and tankers and truck horses from OneLogix. The OneLogix Group will retain its other assets and businesses. The Sale Agreement is effective from 1 April 2023 with all suspensive conditions having already been met.

Through the acquisition of these assets, Petregaz will be able to expand its supply chain capabilities, provide primary logistics services to a larger client base and work closer with its existing and potential new key clients across the LPG industry.

Commenting on the acquisition, Managing Director at Petregaz, Matthew Costello said, “We are thrilled to have entered into this transaction. The addition of these assets to our business together with a focus on a high standard of service delivery will significantly enhance our logistical capabilities which are key to the reliable supply of LPG in Southern Africa. We will build on key focus areas including security of supply of LPG in Southern Africa as well as provide supply chain excellence to Petregaz’s valued existing and potential new clients.’’

The OneLogix Group is a niche logistics provider with over 30 years operational experience. The Group offers a range of world-class logistics solutions and related services to the Southern African region.

“OneLogix firmly believes that the sale of our LPG division to Petregaz will result in enhanced service delivery given Petregaz’s extensive experience, infrastructure and customer base. The transaction also reduces OneLogix’s risk profile following its recent delisting. We wish Petregaz well with its future expansion and development in the LPG industry,” concludes Cameron McCulloch, CEO of OneLogix.

For more information visit www.petredec.com

Thorne & Derrick, based in the UK, are delighted to announce that we are Winners of the Delegates’ Award at the annual HazardEx Gala Dinner on 1st March 2023.

The Delegates’ Award was voted for by delegates and attendees at the Hazardex 2023 Conference and Exhibition, to identify which of the nominated entries provides the overall best hazardous area sector product, system or service. Thorne & Derrick were also highly commended in the ‘Best Customer Service Award’ after scooping the gong back in 2021.

Terry McDonald said, “It was an honour to collect the final award of the evening on behalf of Thorne & Derrick – we have a robust reputation for supporting our customers with the replacement and upgrade of end-of-life equipment to deliver significant operational safety and process improvements to their project or plant.

It is great to be recognised by our peers operating in the industry for providing a service above and beyond within the hazardous area sector.

I am very proud that the effort from our hard working staff has been recognised and I would like to thank the organisers for running a successful event.”

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for Thorne & Derrick and all Delegates, Speakers, Exhibitors and Visitors that attended Hazardex 2023.

Thorne & Derrick over the years have listened closely to their customers and extensively researched the market to bring their clients fully compliant and correctly certified hazardous area solutions for the safe use in explosive atmospheres. This award is recognition of the team’s hard work.

Over the last 4 years, Thorne & Derrick the Leaders in ATEX Innovation, have introduced several products which have led to improved efficiency, reliability and productivity in the hazardous area and process industries.

Over the last decade, the HazardEx Awards Programme has become a benchmark for those supplying products, services and systems within hazardous areas – raising awareness and standards across the sector.

Thorne & Derrick have been at the forefront of many critical national infrastructure projects supplying customers with world-class cable accessory products to build new high voltage electrical systems; powering the renewable energy revolution and data centre sectors across numerous UK, European and international projects.

We are pleased to have another award to add to the cabinet scooping the ‘Delegates Award’ on the back of winning ‘Best Customer Service’ at the last ceremony.

Thorne & Derrick featured a range of products and solutions including innovations in Power, Heat, Ventilation, Lighting & Security for use in harsh industrial and hazardous area environments – helping to improve our clients’ operational efficiency and safety.

For more information visit www.heatingandprocess.com

dmg events announces the nominees for the 2023 Canadian Hydrogen Convention Awards sponsored by Air Products. These awards showcase the innovation, ingenuity and accomplishments of individuals and companies in 2022 in the hydrogen industry. The awards evening will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Hydrogen Convention on April 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Edmonton Convention Centre Hall D (9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB). Included in the evening with host Hunter Cardinal, will be a gala with entertainment, a chef driven dinner and high calibre networking event. The Tickets can be purchased through the Canadian Hydrogen Convention.

“The calibre of applicants for this year’s Hydrogen Convention Awards reflects the energy and momentum that is building in the emerging hydrogen sector. It’s important to recognize these companies and individuals because they are the driving force behind the tireless commitment in developing and accelerating the pace and scale of hydrogen adoption as a clean energy carrier” says Dinara Millington Western Network Lead, The Transition Accelerator “Hydrogen is an important building block as Canada progresses on its decarbonization journey.”

The Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the  largest event in Canada showcasing hydrogen as a key enabler to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention will position Canada as a global hydrogen superpower.

This must-attend event will bring the entire Canadian supply chain together to discuss innovations and solutions for low-carbon hydrogen production, energy infrastructure, storage and the path forward as Canada works towards net zero by 2050. Awards will be presented in seven categories: hydrogen mobility award, hydrogen delivery award, safety in hydrogen award, innovation in hydrogen technology award, emerging leader award, hydrogen project award, and hydrogen leader of the year award. The full list of nominees can be found HERE.

“By recognizing their contributions in all different categories, we are acknowledging the importance of the industry’s progress as a whole, from developing ground-breaking solutions to enable clean, efficient transportation, to delivery, and safety in its use and handling, through innovative and impactful projects,” says Niina Grönqvist, Founder, Vice President, Carbon Products, Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd., 2022 winner of the Innovation in Hydrogen Technology Award. “Their achievements pave the way for a world powered by hydrogen, a future where zero-emission energy is the norm, where energy costs are lower, and where scalability is within reach. Let’s continue to work together towards a future where hydrogen is a fundamental part of the solution to our global energy challenges.”

For more information visit www.hydrogenexpo.com

Marathon Petroleum Corp. has announced the acquisition of a 49.9 percent interest in LF Bioenergy, an emerging producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the United States, from Cresta Fund Management for $50 million. The agreement includes the potential for up to an additional $50 million based on the achievement of predetermined earn-out targets.

LF Bioenergy has been focused on developing and growing a portfolio of dairy farm-based, low carbon intensity RNG projects. Current projects are under various stages of development, with the first facility nearing completion and expected to be in service in the first half of 2023. LF Bioenergy’s management and origination teams continue to expand the portfolio with additional sanctioned projects while progressing their existing pipeline of opportunities toward final investment decisions. As specific project milestones are achieved, MPC is expected to fund its share of capital expenditures, building out this portfolio to produce over 6,500 MMBtu per day by the end of 2026.

“This RNG transaction demonstrates our commitment to lower carbon investments,” said Dave Heppner, MPC’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. “This platform will create the opportunity for further integration and advances MPC’s goal to lower the carbon intensity of its operations and the products it offers.”

Jones Day acted as legal advisor and Barclays acted as exclusive financial advisor to MPC in connection with this transaction. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted as legal advisor and Guggenheim Securities LLC acted as financial advisor to Cresta and LF Bioenergy.

For more information visit www.marathonpetroleum.com/Investors/

STI/SPFA announced the latest inductee into the Hall of Fame during the Awards dinner held February 23rd in Coronado, CA. Steve Hammoor becomes the latest industry leader to join the illustrious list.

Hammoor started his steel industry career in 1985 in sales at AtecMetals and after eight years moved on to Washington Specialty Metals. Washington Specialty Metals was bought out by Ryerson in February 1999 and Hammoor continued to work for the company until Jeff Hock offered him a job at STI/SPFA member company Enerfab/Brighton Tru-Edge in March of 2001. He started in purchasing for Enerfab before moving to sales at Brighton and working his way up to Executive Vice President before retiring in March of 2020.

Within five years of being acquired by Enerfab, Hammoor increased Brighton’s sales 400 percent, which included a record setting year in 2008 that still stands today. Hammoor’s busines saavy led to multiple customer contracts with repetitive orders, enabling Brighton to streamline operations that led to greater efficiency in shop labor hours. He was instrumental in securing material contracts, enabling Brighton to offer competitive pricing on the best quality product. Other industry accolades include two Manny awards, one for growth and one for technology/innovation. The Manny Awards recognize the manufacturing industry’s greatest accomplishments and honor companies for their innovation and best practices.

In addition to his contributions to Brighton, Hammoor served STI/SPFA as Pressure Vessel Section Chairman from 2010-2012, served on the Board of Directors from 2012-2015, participated in the Fall Conference planning committee for several years, and worked tirelessly to bring more pressure vessel members to STI/SPFA.

He currently serves as a board member of Parkinson Support & Wellness Cincinnati and is on the planning committee for the Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinson’s.

For more information visit www.stispfa.org/hall-of-fame/

Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and JERA Co., Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides a framework for their collaboration on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects located in the United States and Australia. This MOU has the potential to expand the significant liquid natural gas (LNG) relationship that Chevron and JERA have today, and further demonstrates the commitment and dedication both companies have to advancing lower carbon solutions.

This MOU furthers the collaboration between the companies in the lower carbon space, following the November 2022 announcement of their collaboration on the potential co-development of lower carbon fuel in Australia and the study of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) in the United States.

“We have a long-standing LNG relationship with JERA that continues to progress, with the intent of bringing affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner solutions to our customers,” said Chris Powers, Vice President of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage at Chevron. “We have deep experience and capability in subsurface and are actively developing CCS projects around the world. We understand that without long-term relationships like the one we have with JERA, we wouldn’t be able to develop these resources and move at the pace we have been moving to further our energy transition goals.”

Gaku Takagi, Executive Officer, Head of the Resource Procurement & Investment Division of JERA, said, “Under its ‘JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050’ objective, JERA has been working to reduce CO2 emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses to zero by 2050. JERA and Chevron have worked together to bring stable and reliable LNG to our customers over the years, and this CCS collaboration further demonstrates our strong commitment to advance lower carbon solutions. Chevron brings significant expertise and experience in the CCS business, so we look forward to working together as we aim to transition to a decarbonized society.”

For more information visit www.chevron.com

ENDEGS Group, an expert in industrial emissions reduction, took part in a delegation trip with the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy to the Arabian Peninsula at the end of February. Together with Ministerial Director Dr Ulrike Wolf and representatives of other Bavarian companies, David Wendel, Managing Director of ENDEGS Operations GmbH, visited various institutes and companies in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain from February 19 to 24. The technologies and expertise of Bavarian companies can help to achieve the Gulf states’ ambitious economic and climate goals.

During the six-day trip, representatives from politics, economy and science visited Riyadh, Dammam and Manama. The delegation’s agenda included meetings and talks with government representatives as well as regional actors, among others from the fields of energy, hydrogen and environmental technology. The delegation visited the Saudi Ministry of Energy, the residences of the German Embassy in Riyadh and Manama, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad in Manama. In Riyadh, the participants learned about the ambitious modernisation programme Saudi Vision 2030 at the NEOM exhibition. Appointments with representatives of ACWA Power, Linde, Saudi Aramco and Nogaholding were on the agenda as well.

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC states also include Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia is already one of Bavaria’s most important trading partners in the Near and Middle East. With Saudi Vision 2030, the country is pursuing a comprehensive, ambitious plan for social and economic modernisation. This program aims, among other things, at contributing to a diversified and more sustainable economy and, above all, to reducing the dependence on oil. Part of this reform is also a closer cooperation with international companies in order to diversify the economy with know-how from abroad. Bahrain – as the smallest state on the Arabian Peninsula – is pursuing similarly ambitious goals in terms of economy, sustainability and environmental protection. In order to achieve this, technologies developed in Bavaria can also make an important contribution.

Innovative Bavarian technologies can support the Gulf States

“Bavaria has been successfully engaged in economic relations with the Arab region for decades and we are deliberately including the Arabian Peninsula in our foreign trade strategy”, says Roland Weigert, State Secretary for Economic Affairs in the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. “With Bavarian cutting-edge technology and closer scientific cooperation, we can help Saudi Arabia achieve its economic and climate goals. Many Bavarian companies are already successfully exploiting the opportunities in the region. This shows: Bavarian companies have the right key technologies for the future markets on the Arabian Peninsula.”

“We are proud to be able to represent our company on such a trip with personalities from Bavarian politics and business to an economically strong region”, says Kai Sievers, founder and managing director of ENDEGS Group. “Last year, we already participated in many industry trade fairs in the region. In doing so, we recognised a strong demand for European experience and technology in the oil and gas industry of the GCC states. On the delegation trip, ENDEGS was represented by David Wendel.”

“During the delegation trip, we were able to gather many exciting impressions and establish valuable contacts with regional players”, says David Wendel, Managing Director of ENDEGS Operations GmbH. “With our emissions reduction solutions, we can further support economic development in the GCC region and at the same time contribute to environmental protection. This is why we want to expand with ENDEGS – we are currently establishing a branch office in Saudi Arabia for this purpose in order to be able to offer our services throughout the Gulf region as well. After visiting trade fairs in Dammam, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the trip with representatives of Bavarian politics and economy was the next step to strengthen ENDEGS’ presence in the region.”

Emissions reduction contributes to health and environmental protection

ENDEGS offers solutions for the reduction of industrial emissions. Too often, hazardous gases and substances are simply released into the atmosphere, harming people and the environment at the same time. ENDEGS’ innovative technologies can ensure the health and safety of employees of industrial facilities and the surrounding neighbourhood as well as the protection of the environment – because a substance that is not emitted in the first place cannot cause any harm.

ENDEGS’ incinerators, which in 2008 enabled mobile treatment of emissions for the very first time worldwide, can destroy all types of gases, gas mixtures and vapours of explosion groups IIA, IIB and IIC – without open flame and with a combustion rate of over 99.99 percent. ENDEGS thus enables the mobile and environmentally friendly degassing of tanks, pipelines, containers, ships and other components used in industrial facilities. In addition to mobile combustors, the portfolio of environmental-friendly and effective technologies also includes nitrogen services. The fleet of mobile vaporisers with nitrogen tanks can be used to purge and render inert systems and system components containing flammable liquids and gases. This also allows the degassing of containers with complex, liquid and highly flammable substances such as LNG/CNG, ammonia, hydrogen or propane. The remote-controlled ATEX Zone 0 Robot as a rental service also ensures greater safety during tank cleaning. ENDEGS recently received the TOP 100 innovator seal 2023 and was thus recognised as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany for the third time in a row.

For more information visit www.endegs.com/en/

Äager, a leading engineering and manufacturing company, has announced the release of their revolutionary new product, the Domeroof. Designed as a unique, innovative solution for storage tanks, the Domeroof boasts exceptional strength, durability and reliability.

Äager has been a leader in the storage tank industry for many years, with a strong reputation for high-quality products and excellent customer service. The company is proud to add the Domeroof to their existing range of products, which are trusted by customers across the world.

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The Domeroof is designed to provide a superior storage tank solution for customers in various industries, including oil and gas, water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. It features a patented geodesic dome design that offers exceptional strength, stability, and reliability, even in the harshest of weather conditions.

One of the key benefits of the Domeroof is its ability to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as high winds, heavy snow loads, and earthquakes. Its unique design allows it to distribute weight evenly across the tank, providing maximum protection against external factors. In addition, the design of the Domeroof allows for easy maintenance, cleaning, and inspection, which reduces downtime and maintenance costs.

“Äager’s mission has always been to provide our customers with innovative and reliable solutions that meet their specific needs,” said Riza Altunergil, VP of Äager. “The Domeroof is a testament to that mission, offering our customers a storage tank solution that is both reliable and easy to maintain, while providing superior protection against external factors.”

In addition to the Domeroof’s exceptional performance and design, Äager also offers exceptional customer service and support. Their team of experienced professionals is always available to help customers with their unique needs, from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and support.

Customers who choose the Domeroof from Äager can have peace of mind knowing that they are receiving a high-quality product that is designed to last. With its unique geodesic dome design, exceptional durability, and outstanding customer support, the Domeroof is a game-changing storage tank solution for customers in various industries.

For more information visit www.aager.de

HES International B.V. is pleased to announce that its Supervisory Board has appointed Cees van Gent as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board, effective 15 March 2023. Cees van Gent succeeds Daan Vos, who has decided to leave HES after 3,5 years in pursuit of other opportunities.

Cees van Gent brings with him over 35 years’ experience and track record in buying and building, bigger and better international companies across the transport, forwarding, logistics and waste management industries. He was the CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board at international logistics group Hillebrand until March 2022, when Hillebrand was successfully sold to DP DHL. Prior to joining Hillebrand, Cees van Gent was the former Group CEO at waste management and processing company Van Gansewinkel Group and Group CEO at logistics specialist Lehnkering. During this time, Cees van Gent has also held numerous (non-executive) board and management positions at other transport and logistics, commodity trading, shipping services and oil & gas services companies.

Kunal Koya and Andrew Byatt, members of the Supervisory Board of HES International, commented: ‘On behalf of the Shareholders and Supervisory Board, we would like to thank Daan for his commitment and contribution to our business since joining in 2019. At the same time, we are excited to announce the appointment of Cees van Gent who will bring significant expertise and strong leadership skills to lead HES International through the next phase of its development.’

Daan Vos commented: ‘Together with so many professional team members, I have worked on HES International’s position as a leading independent bulk terminals business in Europe with a focus on delivering long-term, sustainable growth. I wish everyone all the best for the future in which I am sure HES will continue to play a vital and essential role in delivering Bulk for Life.’

Cees van Gent commented: ‘I am excited to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of HES International. HES International has a strong ambition to further diversify its business – seizing opportunities from the ongoing raw materials and energy transition while strengthening its position in agricultural goods, minerals, iron ore and liquids handling. As we look to the future, I am thrilled to work with the group’s employees, customers and business partners to build on the success of the business.’

The appointment of Cees van Gent obtained a positive advice from the relevant workers councils.

For more information visit www.hesinternational.eu/en/

HMT LLC, the global leader in above-ground storage tanks solutions and a key resource for oil and gas environmental solutions, has acquired Weld Spec, Inc., which provides inspection services to pipeline, refining, petrochemical, wind energy, manufacturing and other industries, both companies announced today.

Weld Spec’s services, which range from third-party inspection, non-destructive testing and mechanical and metallurgical lab testing to rope services and drone testing, will augment HMT’s current sophisticated inspection offerings. Much like all of HMT’s products and service offerings, Weld Spec’s services can increase the safety, efficiency, and emissions reduction profiles of industrial operations.

“Not only do Weld Spec’s services, expertise and capabilities complement HMT’s, but the humanistic, employee-and integrity-focused cultures of the two companies are in sync. In our view, this is a one-plus-one-equals-three combination,” said HMT Chief Executive Officer Veronique Trudeau. “It is exciting to be able to offer an expanded set of inspection capabilities to our terminal owner-operator customers, and for the Weld Spec team to be able to offer our comprehensive tank solutions to their customers.”

“We are very excited to be joining the HMT team,” said Weld Spec CEO Rick Hardy. “The secret to our success has been our employees, so we are thrilled that the HMT culture mirrors ours and that our people will continue to benefit and thrive. We also look forward to being able to provide a full-service approach to our customers with inspection and repair services.”

Said John Hazel, HMT Vice President of Inspection, “The acquisition of Weld Spec will bring a complimentary offering to provide additional quality services to our combined existing customers and continue our long-lasting customer relationships. This partnership marks a significant milestone for HMT strengthening our suite of services and becoming a full-service inspection provider. We are excited to combine these talented teams to broaden horizons for customers and team members alike.”

HMT is based in The Woodlands, TX, with operations around the world, and Weld Spec is based in Lumberton, TX.

For more information visit www.hmttank.com

Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Gunvor Group Ltd has announced that Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd has entered into a Heads of Agreement (“HOA”) with Chesapeake Energy Marketing L.L.C. a subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy Corporation.

Under the HOA, Chesapeake will supply up to 2 million tonnes of LNG per annum to Gunvor with the purchase price indexed to Japan Korea Marker (“JKM”) for a period of 15 years. Following the execution of the HOA, Chesapeake and Gunvor will jointly select the most optimal liquefaction facility in the United States to liquefy the gas produced by Chesapeake and deliver the LNG to Gunvor on a Free-on-Board (“FOB”) basis with a targeted start date in 2027.

Nick Dell’Osso, Chesapeake President and Chief Executive Officer, said “This agreement reflects the powerful combination of the premium rock, returns, and runway of our competitively positioned Haynesville natural gas assets combined with the strength of our balance sheet and financial position to securely supply global LNG markets. We are pleased to partner with Gunvor, a leading global commodity and energy logistics company with a deep LNG track record, to deliver independently certified reliable, affordable, lower carbon energy to markets in need. Today marks an important initial step on our path to being LNG ready and we look forward to entering into additional agreements while export capacity continues to come online.”

Kalpesh Patel, Co-Head of LNG Trading and a member of the Executive Committee of Gunvor, said: “We are excited to establish this partnership with Chesapeake which will further enhance our global LNG portfolio. Our trading expertise together with our robust shipping fleet will not only contribute to the competitive shipping costs but also ensure reliable offtake operations for Chesapeake and the liquefaction facility which we will jointly select. We very much look forward to the long-term relationship with Chesapeake.”

For more information visit www.gunvorgroup.com/en/

Stratom, a global leader in robotic refuelling and autonomous systems, and Imenco, the industry specialist in military and civil aviation refuelling solutions for commercial aviation and offshore applications, has announced its partnership to bring best-in-class robotic refuelling systems to customers worldwide. The collaboration offers proven advanced systems that deliver safe and sustainable autonomous refuelling systems that boost business value for the industrial, aviation, defence, and offshore industries.

The partnership brings new and advanced developments in the autonomous refuelling space. The combined portfolio offering equips organisations with the right tools to streamline operating efficiency, improve resource optimisation, maximise human capital, and enhance decision-making when autonomously fuelling aircraft, vehicles and equipment.

“This partnership is a great opportunity for both Imenco and Stratom to combine their innovative technologies to offer clients a complete remote operating refuelling system,” said Ross Edmonds, Aviation Sales Manager at Imenco. “With our FuelSCAN Series of refuelling systems and Stratom’s autonomous capabilities, we can offer a complete refuelling, testing and reporting system that removes the need for human interaction.”

The offering includes RAPID™, Stratom’s autonomous refuelling and liquid transfer system, that delivers best-in-class autonomous robotic refuelling, including its autonomous fuel port engagement capabilities. Imenco’s FuelSCAN series of products bring 24/7 automated fuel monitoring and self-sampling with activity logs that are remotely accessible from virtually any location. Together, Stratom and Imenco empower organisations with customised and comprehensive refuelling solutions.

“At Stratom, we are enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring two forward-thinking advanced technology companies together, combining our expertise and innovative solutions to reinforce the value robotic refuelling and autonomous supply delivers,” said Mark Gordon, President, and CEO of Stratom. “With Imenco’s diversified track record and global market presence, we recognise that we are stronger together — and the unique alignment between organisations will undoubtedly unlock benefits that propel this technology forward.”

Stratom’s unique robotic refuelling solutions will benefit from Imenco’s in-depth fuels knowledge and presence in offshore, aviation and European markets, as well as the Norway-based company’s extensive catalogue of integrated fuel solutions, parts, and other equipment. The partnership will also enable Imenco to further expand its presence in the US market. The bolstered portfolio will help both organisations meet the unique needs of their growing base of commercial, military and even recreational customers with advanced robotic refuelling.

Imenco and Stratom will showcase their commercial aviation and offshore robotic refuelling capabilities at the HAI HELI_EXPO in Atlanta, March 7 – 9, Booth B2322.

For more information visit www.stratom.com

Proton Ventures BV is awarded a Scoping & Feasibility study and a subsequent Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project by the Dutch Vesta Terminals B.V. for re-purposing of two 30.000m³ ammonia tanks in Vlissingen, NL.

Earlier last fall, Uniper Global Commodities SE and Vesta signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate the feasibility of refurbishing and expanding an existing storage facility with the aim to create the first green ammonia hub ‘Greenpoint Valley’ in North-West Europe.

Future hub

Vesta Terminals in Vlissingen, currently has 60,000m³ of refrigerated storage capacity built for ammonia and as a future hub will be able to handle initial throughput capacity of one million metric ton per annum (mtpa) NH3. The terminal is well located for the supply of green ammonia by seagoing vessels, re-loading into barges and rail tank cars. In a second phase the throughput capacity of the facility can be expanded to two mtpa and the terminal will be connected to the Dutch hydrogen pipeline network via a world-scale cracker. The commissioning and start of operations is envisaged for 2nd half of 2025.

A follow up of the pre-feasibility study

This Scoping/Feasibility study + FEED project is a follow up of the pre-feasibility study Proton executed for Vesta in early 2022 on the reconversion of two existing ammonia (NH3) tanks (now used for biodiesel), (un-)loading infrastructure including the concept design of an NH3-to-H2 cracker.

During the FEED Proton will focus on:

• Reconversion of the two existing tanks back for Ammonia storage in Vlissingen
• (Un-)loading Very Large Gas Carriers and Barges incl. Jetty expansion
• Loading to railcars via a new Railcar loading area (RLA)
• Spatial provision for a third storage tank in the future and a Cracker

Transition towards green ammonia

As the global energy industry starts to unveil the potential of ammonia as an energy carrier, Proton Ventures is proud to be leading the designs that enable the energy transition from hydrocarbon to hydrogen fuels via the NH3 molecule.

“The team at Proton Ventures is delighted to present a custom and future-proof solution for the transformation of an existing Dutch terminal of strategic importance. We have the right team in place to contribute to the energy transition via green ammonia and timely deliver a safe and state-of-the-art design.” – George Dodoros, Business Development Director at Proton Ventures.

For more information visit www.protonventures.com

Smartflow has partnered up with ATMOS Inspections B.V. to digitise ATEX inspections in an effort to streamline and simplify the process aiming at increased efficiency and effectiveness. Both companies put safety at the forefront, and we’ve been working tirelessly to improve the quality of ATEX inspections to reduce the risks of accidents and incidents in hazardous environments.

ATMOS specialists are certified in accordance with the international IECEx05 certification scheme and have extensive experience in the field of explosion safety inspections. Due to the unique inspection system developed by ATMOS, they can carry out Ex inspections worldwide.

Smartflow are honoured to partner up with ATMOS inspections, as their knowledge and experience of high-risk industries are detrimental to our expansion and the further development of our platform. By integrating ATEX inspections into our platform, we can provide a comprehensive solution that meets the needs of our customers operating in hazardous environments.

Meet Smartflow at StocExpo on March 14-16 at Stand N24, where together with Jona Poel, Explosion Safety Specialist and Technical Manager, and Wouter van der Ploeg, Sales Engineer at ATMOS Inspections, will show you what Smartflow have been working on.

For more information visit www.smartflowapps.com

Stanlow Terminals Ltd has announced they are to develop a major new open access import terminal for green ammonia in the Port of Liverpool.

The new terminal, which will be an expansion of Stanlow Terminal’s existing facilities, will provide the connecting infrastructure to enable significant volumes of green ammonia to be imported into the UK. The new terminal contributes to Essar’ ambition to be a major hub of low carbon energy innovation and leader in production globally.

Green ammonia is a highly effective liquid carrier of hydrogen, which allows for the safe and cost-efficient transport of green hydrogen at scale. The new terminal will enable the import and storage of more than one million tonnes per year of green ammonia for onwards distribution into the UK or conversion back to green hydrogen for supply to the North West’s industrial customers.

The green hydrogen produced will be used by a wide range of industries in the region, including as a sustainable fuel for marine shipping and to help decarbonise energy usage and, in doing so, contribute significantly to the UK’s net zero ambitions.

Green ammonia is a crucial component in the development of the global hydrogen economy and is expected to develop into one of the world’s major sustainable energy commodities. Once operational, the new terminal will put Stanlow Terminals at the heart of the global hydrogen energy market, with ready access to large scale international green ammonia imports. This can include imports from Essar Energy Transition’s own 1 GW green ammonia project in Gujarat, India.

The new terminal will be advantageously located within Stanlow Terminal’s existing facilities, where it will benefit from the Port of Liverpool’s unique combination of competitive geographical location, deep water access and maritime infrastructure which is capable of handling the largest gas carrier vessels. The terminal will also benefit from direct connectivity with Hynet, the UK’s leading low carbon hydrogen project in terms of scale and speed to market.

Feasibility studies are currently being undertaken, with the terminal currently scheduled to commence operations in 2027.

The development of the green ammonia terminal is the latest phase in Stanlow Terminal’s long-term plan to become the UK’s largest bulk liquid storage and energy infrastructure solutions provider.

Michael Gaynon, Chief Executive, Stanlow Terminals, commented:

“This new terminal is the latest milestone in Stanlow Terminal’s and Essar’s ongoing commitment to leading the UK’s low carbon transformation. By investing in new energies infrastructure and building a secure supply chain of green ammonia into the UK, we are building on our expertise in storing and blending of bulk liquids to put the North West economy at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition to net zero.”

Prashant Ruia, Director Essar Capital, said

“Essar Energy Transition is putting the UK at the forefront of the low carbon energy transition. We’re excited to be sharing more detail of our investment plans. The new terminal, provides the connecting infrastructure to enable Essar’ ambition to be a major hub of low carbon energy innovation and a leader in production globally.”

Claudio Veritiero, Chief Executive Officer of Peel Ports, said

“The Port of Liverpool is one of the world’s leading ports and we welcome Stanlow Terminals’ investment in its exciting future. Liverpool’s strategic location means it’s perfectly placed to support energy transition with exciting projects like this major new open access import terminal for green ammonia.”

Chris Shirling-Rooke, Chief Executive Officer of Mersey Maritime, said

“As the fastest growing maritime region in the UK, the Mersey is once again at the forefront of global maritime innovation. We welcome this announcement from Stanlow Terminals and welcome the commitment to support our environmental goals, and to see a positive impact on jobs and growth in our coastal communities.”

For more information visit www.stanlowterminals.co.uk

Flyability are thrilled to announce Chevron Technology Ventures’ (CTV) investment in Flyability.

Chevron has been working with Flyability since 2016 to improve the safety and efficiency of their inspection operations using the company’s inspection drone solutions.

Flyability are very excited to strengthen our collaboration with Chevron, which joins Dow and Cargill as strategic investors in the company along with VC funds such as ETF Partners, Swisscom Ventures, Future Industry Ventures, SBI Investment and Verve Ventures.

It is an honour to have their support as we develop solutions to help industry make confined-space inspections safer, faster and less costly.

For more information visit www.flyability.com

Equinor UK Limited has signed an agreement to acquire Suncor Energy UK Limited for a total consideration of USD 850 million.

The transaction includes a non-operated interest in the producing Buzzard oil field (29.89 percent), an additional operated interest in the Rosebank development (40 percent) and Suncor employees based in the UK who work with these assets.

“This transaction is in line with Equinor’s strategy of optimizing our oil & gas portfolio and deepening in our core countries. We are building on our longstanding position as a broad energy partner to the UK, strengthening our position as a reliable energy provider in Europe, while continuing to deliveron our ambition of becoming a net-zero company,” said Philippe Mathieu, executive vice president for Exploration and Production International.

Equinor has been a reliable, broad energy partner to the UK for almost 40 years, developing domestic energy resources, generating low-carbon electricity, and supplying the equivalent of 29 percent of the UK’s total natural gas demand in 2022. Equinor is looking to further support the UK economy by investing billions in crucial energy infrastructure, including offshore wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, power, and oil and gas.

The transaction will add approximately 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in equity share in 2023 and create synergies with Equinor’s existing operations.

The transaction will increase Equinor’s operated share of the Rosebank development with an additional 40 percent. Rosebank is being developed in line with the UK Government North Sea Transition deal and the Rosebank partners are targeting a final investment decision in 2023, subject to the UK Government’s and partners’ approval. USD 250 million of the consideration is contingent upon a final investment decision for Rosebank.

The transaction is subject to relevant regulatory approvals.

For more information visit www.equinor.com

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd., a market leader in the global commodities industry, has announced the pricing of a new US Private Placement transaction, raising USD225 million of financing across seven and ten year tenors.

The transaction is the Company’s seventh in this market following its first issuance in 2006, and is timed to refinance USD110.5 million of upcoming US Private Placement maturities, and has raised USD114.5 million of additional liquidity for the company. The transaction was increased from an initial USD100 million following strong investor demand, with almost two thirds of the total amount raised in the ten year tranche.

The transaction was priced following an in-person roadshow across five cities in the US and, at USD225 million, is Trafigura’s second largest US Private Placement to date. It is also Trafigura’s first US Private Placement without a tranche of five years or less, with investors focus towards longer tenors.

Christophe Salmon, Group Chief Financial Officer for Trafigura, said: “This issuance builds on the solid relationships that we have established with investors in the US private placement market over the last 17 years. It is a very valuable source of long term funding for Trafigura and provides diversification of our access to capital. We are committed to the USPP market and will continue to meet the high transparency requirements of this investor base.”

Mizuho (Mizuho Securities USA LLC) and MUFG (MUFG Securities Americas Inc.) acted as Agents on the transaction which is due to close and fund on 30 March 2023.

For more information visit www.trafigura.com

TGE Gas Engineering are pleased to announce that TGE Gas Engineering/Technodyne International Limited has been awarded by Sener (a member of the SENER/COBRA consortium) a contract for the outer tank design for the LNG storage tanks for German LNG Terminal GmbH.

The design works for the two full-containment tanks, each with a capacity of 165.000 m³, will be performed, in accordance with German and international standards, by our experienced team at the TGE/Technodyne office in Munich.

Located in Brunsbüttel, by the Elbe River in the North Sea, the terminal will be the first land-based LNG regasification terminal in Germany, and capable to export up to 8 BCMA (billion cubic meters per year) of natural gas to the national network, with an option of further expansion to 10 BCMA.

The new land-based terminal will offer an additional import route for energy. In this respect, German LNG Terminal GmbH has indicated that this terminal “will make a significant contribution to the security of energy supply and energy transition in Germany and beyond.”

For more information visit www.tge-gas.com

thyssenkrupp Steel places an order with SMS group, Düsseldorf, for the engineering, delivery and construction of the first hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant at the Duisburg location. This marks the start of one of the biggest industrial decarbonisation projects worldwide, which at one stroke will avoid more than 3.5 million metric tonnes of CO2 per year in the future. The order volume for SMS amounts to over 1.8 billion euros, and also marks the largest single order in the history of the company. Moreover, significant additional structural building services will be required in addition to infrastructure and media connections. The preliminary tasks can be started immediately, under the scope for an earlier start to work that has been approved. The plant will have a capacity of 2.5 million metric tonnes of directly reduced iron (DRI), and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. The overall project remains subject to European Union approval under state aid provisions, as well as the final funding decision. Both are expected in the coming months. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the German government have already signalled substantial financial support for the project.

Replacement of CO2-intensive primary steel manufacture begins

The contract award marks a decisive technological turnaround for Germany’s biggest steelmaker in its more than 200-year history: As part of the tkH2Steel transformation concept, the replacement of CO2-intensive steel production by climate-friendly technologies is now beginning. Up to this point, coal-based hot iron production in the blast furnace always involved emitting large amounts of CO2, amounting to about 20 million metric tonnes per year from the Duisburg location alone. Hydrogen-based processes in direct reduction plants offer a significant basis for manufacturing carbon-neutral steel in the future. thyssenkrupp Steel is already planning to avoid as much as 6 million metric tonnes of CO2 by 2030, representing well in excess of 30 percent of its emissions. The transformation to carbon-neutral production should be completed by 2045 at the latest.

Order is awarded to SMS group: a globally active plant builder based in North Rhine-Westphalia

SMS group, a company from North Rhine-Westphalia, has been awarded the contract for the ground-breaking plant at thyssenkrupp Steel. SMS employs a good 14,500 people at around 100 locations. As a specialist for steel industry production plants, it is actively helping shape the transformation of the industry. The order that has now been placed is also historic for SMS: It is the largest single order in the company’s history spanning more than 150 years.

High-tech for carbon-neutral steel production

In pursuit of the best technological solution, thyssenkrupp will be the first steelmaker in the world to combine a 100-percent hydrogen-capable direct reduction plant with innovative melters. Positioning the two melters immediately adjacent to the direct reduction plant allows the solid input stock produced there to be converted into molten iron immediately; this makes the entire process particularly efficient. In addition, the spatial requirements and constraints a complex iron and steel plant involves can be taken into account. The direct reduction plant is based on MIDREX Flex technology. SMS will also deliver the innovative melters, slag granulation and other auxiliary equipment, for example water recycling. SMS is building the plant on an EPC basis. This means the company bears overall responsibility for the engineering, procurement and construction of the plant. In addition, significant further work is required relating to structural and civil engineering, infrastructure and media supply.

The innovative concept ensures consistently high product quality. This is because it is seamlessly integrated into the existing iron and steel plant, thereby allowing all subsequent process steps from the steel mill onward to be maintained. As a result, the existing plant structure can be used efficiently. Customers will continue to receive the complete, high-quality product portfolio with the premium quality they are accustomed to.

Major step toward innovative, industrial climate change mitigation

The cooperation between thyssenkrupp Steel and SMS also sends a strong signal for North Rhine-Westphalia as an industrial centre. In building the direct reduction plant, the two companies are forming a partnership for innovation and efficient industrial climate change mitigation. At the present time, thyssenkrupp Steel is still responsible for 2.5 percent of Germany’s CO2 emissions, but the first direct reduction plant alone will save over 3.5 million metric tonnes of CO2. This corresponds to 20 percent of the company’s current emissions, more or less, and underlines thyssenkrupp Steel’s leading role in the steel industry’s transformation. At the same time, the underlying technological concept can serve as a model for many other decarbonisation projects in the industry in Europe and beyond.

Moreover, this step into the transformation will preserve many thousands of high-quality and highly qualified jobs. The innovation alliance between thyssenkrupp Steel and SMS will also call for new qualifications, in addition to the jobs created during the construction of Germany’s biggest direct reduction plant.

The detailed planning and preparatory work for construction of the direct reduction plant will commence immediately, under the scope for an earlier start to work approved by the German government. One of the tasks on the list involves getting the construction site ready on the plant premises of thyssenkrupp Steel.

In parallel to the project, thyssenkrupp Steel will enter into an open and transparent dialog with neighbourhood residents, politicians and the general public, to explain the pioneering project that is now being developed to decarbonise steelmaking at the Duisburg site.

For more information visit www.thyssenkrupp.com

Today, Pancontinental Energy NL, announced the signing of an Option Agreement with Woodside Energy.

This agreement secures Woodside an exclusive option to acquire at least a 56 percent interest, with further ability to increase that interest through time, in Namibia Petroleum Exploration License 87 (PEL 87) in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. Should we exercise the option for PEL 87, this agreement will allow Woodside to be an Operator in what is currently one of the most exciting oil and gas basins on the planet.

For more information visit www.woodside.com

Electriq, an end-to-end safe hydrogen solution provider, and Zenith Energy Terminals, a global energy storage and handling company, have announced a partnership to build the world’s first manufacturing plant of Electriq Powder – a solid hydrogen carrier – at the Port of Amsterdam.

Electriq Powder acts like daily used detergent powder – simplifying storage, transport, and use of hydrogen in last mile, off-grid and backup applications. Electriq Powder features superior safety and energy density, compared to compressed and liquefied hydrogen. The release of hydrogen from the powder and conversion into electricity is done through a proprietary, compact release unit.

The partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to construct Electriq’s first powder plant at Zenith Energy’s terminal in Amsterdam. The agreement includes the production of green hydrogen using renewable energy generated by Zenith’s on-site wind turbines.

“This plant is the first of its kind in the world and will serve our customers in the Benelux market”, says Baruch Halpert, Executive Chairman and CEO of Electriq. “The Netherlands is an early adopter of hydrogen as the fuel of the 21stcentury, and we see this Electriq Powder plant as a key enabler to leverage this in innovative, safe and industrial manner”.

“This project will pave the way for Europe’s move into clean, sustainable energy,leveraging the strengths of our Amsterdam storage terminal to provide a strong foundation for the new energy industries and creating new jobs in the area” said Jeff Armstrong, CEO at Zenith Energy Terminals.

“The Electriq Powder plant is a great example of the ongoing energy transition in our port towards a sustainable fuel hub”, says Koen Overtoom, CEO Port ofAmsterdam. “We are very happy to host new activities such as this plant and are keen to facilitate this type of intensified land-use and collaboration between parties in the port area”.

Electriq is currently working on further expanding its powder manufacturing capacity, to drive its planned expansion into worldwide markets, by creating similar partnerships in other geographical locations.

For more information visit www.electriq.com

Easy to buy, easy to implement and easy to scale / Standardised and modularly designed software / Digital engineering with 40 years of consulting expertise and advisory services / Plus: A pre-configured version of OpenTAS Go and other smart IT-solutions / Outstanding experience in the end-2-end-automation of customer processes.

Hamburg / Rotterdam – Safe, smart and easy-to-implement: Implico, IT-specialist for the global liquid supply chain industry, presents a new terminal management system at StocExpo in Rotterdam – the cloud-based next-gen TMS. The standardised and modular software digitalise operations especially of small and mid-size tank terminals – fast and easy. In addition, Implico will launch a ready-made edition of its feature-rich Open TAS Go tank-terminal-solution at StocExpo, addressing customers looking for express end-2-end process automation.

Implico’s next-gen cloud solution can be easily integrated with current and new systems via standardised API interfaces. It covers a range of different applications including monitoring of goods movements, asset management, stock accounting, customs/tax and process automation. The cloud-based software can:

• process and plan operations as well as service demands;
• capture and calculate required data;
• reduce time, costs, and manual effort.

Next-gen TMS will not only satisfy terminal requirements but will also be expanded to different business units.

The new cloud-based solution is Implico’s response to the challenges of the energy industry in transition, continuously driven by global megatrends such as IT security, data analytics and the shift to renewable energies. At booth M1, Implico will welcome interested parties from all sectors of the supply chain and tank storage industry: terminal operators, fuel traders, IT providers and freight forwarders.

“Digitalisation is still a big step for many tank terminal operators due to the complexity of the implementation processes. With next-gen TMS we will facilitate this evolution and finally help digitisation achieve its breakthrough”, says Rolf Adam, CEO of the Implico Group. “The new solution’s most important benefit is the simplicity with which it can be implemented. The cloud offers lots of possibilities here which we will roll out to the customers right now.”

Furthermore, Implico will present new features of its leading edge solution for tank terminals, OpenTAS Go. Based on proven industry standards, the software is quick to implement and easy to maintain. As a key feature, it facilitates end-2-end business process integration within the organisation as well as with all partners. Besides Implico will share valuable best practices and learnings from ongoing and recently completed tank storage projects with interested visitors.

Part of the industry framework SCU

Implico supports its customers on their journey to the cloud with 40 years of expertise in the supply chain market. Implico’s excellent and profound software solutions as well as its advisory and consulting services are based on the best practice solutions in the industry and are highly standardised.

Next-gen TMS is part of Implico’s Supply Chain United (SCU). The industry framework offers oil, gas and chemical companies a comprehensive cloud ecosystem, based on which standardised microservices for data and process management, supervision, KPI-reporting and API-based integration are published. It provides an environment in which cross partner and cross systems processes are simplified enabling real digitisation throughout the supply chain. Thanks to the company’s comprehensive and outstanding expertise, Implico supports customers in the end-2-end automation of their processes thereby aiding the sustainably development of their core business.

“In the TMS segment we offer a comprehensive service portfolio, including implementation, project management, customisation, hosting, support and maintenance. With the new solutions we take our customer’s business to the next level and constitute good starting points for yet-to-be-digitalised terminals on the way to the digital future“, says Rolf Adam.

Thomas Fahland, Head of Product Management at Implico, says: “Each year participating in StocExpo is a must for us. The show provides Implico with a perfect opportunity to inform the market about our current next-gen TMS solution and upcoming innovations. We can’t wait to meet our partners and colleagues from the tank storage and liquid supply chain industry there.”

For more information visit www.register.visitcloud.com

Enagás and Reganosa have signed an agreement by which Enagás has acquired a network of 130 km of natural gas pipelines from Reganosa for 54 million euros. In return Reganosa has purchased a 25 percent stake in the El Musel Regasification plant in Gijon for 95 million euros.

According to the agreement terms, Enagás acquires the whole of the transmission network which up to now was owned by Reganosa and consists of 130 km of gas pipelines of 80 bar. This network is included in the Backbone network and is key to guarantee the security of supply as well as the proper functioning of the Iberian gas market. It connects to the LNG terminal of Mugardos and the Tui – Llanera gas pipeline in Guitiriz and Abegondo. It has three measuring stations, three regulation and measurement stations and thirteen valve positions. The transmission network brings natural gas directly to the combined cycle power plants of As Pontes (800 MW) and Sabón (400 MW), to the refinery of A Coruña (120.000 barrels/day) and the towns of As Pontes and Cerceda.

In addition, Reganosa has given Enagás its position as promoter of the hydrogen pipeline between Guitiriz (Lugo) and Zamora, candidate for Project of Common Interest (PCI). Enagás, for its part, undertakes to promote the development of this transmission infrastructure and its connection to the interconnection with Portugal, ensuring the full integration of renewable hydrogen production in the area with the future hydrogen corridors in the Iberian Peninsula, with the aim of it becoming operational by 2030. Enagás will promote and give continuity to the processing of this infrastructure as PCI and will have the support of Reganosa to expedite its approval. The agreement favours the creation of a large energy hub in the north-west of the peninsula which will reinforce Spain’s role as the hub for renewable hydrogen in Europe.

For its part Reganosa enters the shareholding with a 25 percent of the El Musel Terminal in Gijon, which until now was solely the property of Enagás and which has a storage capacity of 300,000m3 of LNG, shared between two tanks of 150,000 m3 each. It also has mooring and unloading installations designed for the largest methane vessels in the world, the QMAX of up to 266,000 m3.

The El Musel terminal, as contemplated in the Government’s Plan for More Energy Security, is ready to be put into operation for logistical use soon, once the current administrative procedures are completed. Once in operation, it can provide up to 8 billion cubic meters (bcm)/year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to strengthen Europe’s energy security of supply.

This agreement reinforces both companies, allowing to take advantage of their synergies and work together on new possibilities for collaboration to strengthen security of supply and progress with the decarbonisation objectives of Spain and Europe.

The CEO of Enagás, Arturo Gonzalo, highlighted that “this is a historical agreement that reinforces the strategy of both companies and strengthens the Spanish Gas System. The agreement will also contribute to reinforce the terminal’s potential of the El Musel and promotes our investment plan in Galicia”. “There are many synergies between the two companies and this operation makes us better prepared to face the challenges we have ahead of us such as continuing to guarantee the energy supply in Spain and Europe and contribute to decarbonisation. In this line, this alliance is also a boost to Spain’s role as a hub for renewable hydrogen in Europe”. Arturo Gonzalo added that “together, Reganosa and Enagás, will continue to explore new possibilities for collaboration”.

“The public-private collaboration and the cooperation between companies are in the origin of Reganosa, are part of its DNA. This is one more example, a historical one”, stated the general director of Reganosa, Emilio Bruquetas. “We are proud to be able to contribute, together with Enagás, to the development of the north-west of the peninsula, to the strengthening of the Spanish energy system, to increasing security of supply and to achieving the objectives of decarbonisation of the economy”.

Finally, Bruquetas added: “The north-east of Spain has exceptional conditions for the production of green hydrogen and biogas. This alliance strengthens the future, lays the foundations for all the key infrastructures in the development of renewable gases to be built and operate at the service of the system”.

The transaction is subject to approvals and suspensive conditions of such operations.

For more information visit www.enagas.es/es/

Tata Steel Nederland has reached new agreements with Wuppermann, BILSTEIN, EMW Stahl Service and Arania to supply them with Zeremis® Carbon Lite – steel with an allocated carbon footprint reduction of up to 90 percent) – starting 2023. The use of lower CO2 steel by these steel processors, who supply major players in the automotive and industrial markets, enables their customers to make greener end products such as kitchens, robotic storage systems and passenger cars.

“These are strategic deals with some of our long-standing customers and we’re proud to partner with them on our joint journey to carbon neutrality”, said Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Nederland.

“Over the years, we’ve developed a collaboration with Wuppermann, BILSTEIN, EMW Stahl Service and Arania that allowed for open discussion on ways to further reduce their scope-3 emissions and create shared sustainability strategies. We can already supply them a significant amount of high-quality low-CO2 steel now, and we aim to offer large quantities of high-quality green steel by 2030, when we target to commission our first direct reduction plants and electric furnaces at our IJmuiden site.”

Transforming to become a leading producer of clean, green and circular steel

Tata Steel Nederland is one of Europe’s leading steel producers and its IJmuiden steelworks has been among the industry’s best 10 percent in CO2 efficiency since 2013. Currently, the CO2 intensity of the steel produced in IJmuiden is around 7 percent below the European average and almost 19 percent below the global average. As a result, the site is one of the most CO2 efficient in the world.

Recently, Tata Steel Nederland revised its climate strategy and sharpened its ambitions. It aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 35-40 percent by 2030 and to be completely carbon neutral by 2045. Across Europe, the company is implementing CO2-reducing measures at its locations, including the switch to green hydrogen-based steelmaking at its IJmuiden steelworks.

As part of the new strategy, the steelmaker has been offering lower CO2 steel under the Zeremis brand since July 2022. The lower CO2 intensity is based on CO2 savings realised within Tata Steel Nederland and is verified by independent assurance expert DNV. Additional Zeremis green steel products will follow in the near future, for example, Zeremis products with increased recycled content. As recently showcased the company also already offers the opportunity to secure Zeremis green steel from the new hydrogen-based steelmaking route.

For more information visit www.tatasteeleurope.com