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TECHNICAL FEATURES

32 Technical news

34 Resilience, security and business continuity

Holger Berens, chairman of the Board of the German Association for Critical Infrastructure Protection discusses holistic approaches to business security

36 Designing in security

Safwan Akram, MSS director at Help AG explains how Saudi Arabia is supporting key infrastructure in cybersecurity

38 Increasing efficiency, improving service and reducing costs with AI

The experts at Supplai tell Tank Storage Magazine how the company is making artificial intelligence accessible to the tank storage industry

40 Fit for the future

Bulk liquid storage provider TanQuid digitalises its Duisburg terminal with technology from downstream IT specialist Implico

42 Digitally connected supply chains & terminal automation

Sam Reid CEO of Dearman Systems, discusses how the digitalisation of terminals and the wider supply chain is impacting operations

44 Establishing a digital marketplace for storage opportunities

The Tank Tiger tells Tank Storage Magazine why digitalisation in the sector is so important and how it can be implemented to make processes seamless

45 Data-driven decisions

Cameron LNG enhances process performance via Hint’s automated information management

46 Marine operations in a digital world

How the UAB-Online SaaS platform is optimising marine operations for liquid bulk handling for sea-going and inland vessels

47 Flame arresters from Storagetech

Emission and air pollution control equipment manufacturing and engineering company Äager discuss their fire-fighting products

48 Extinguishing foam transition with a sound plan

The experts at Kenbri Fire Fighting explain how the European Chemicals Agency’s proposed PFAS restriction will impact operations

50 Lessons to be learned

CTS Group’s Gert van Meijeren shares his preliminary observations from the fire at Cuba’s main oil terminal in Matanzas

Using LOHC for a sustainable energy supply

Learn the cost and availability advantages of using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), like the one from Hydrogenious, for hydrogen transport

EVENTS

Into the unknown Marion Cleveland at Advanced 3D Laser Solutions Group shares her experience of being a woman working in male-dominated spaces

Painting tanks of the future

Josefien Groot, co-founder and CEO at Qlayers tells Tank Storage Magazine about the firm’s award-winning 10Q paint robot

The future of LNG storage

Edward Chen from GTT tells Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s GST LNG tanks and winning the Global Tank Storage Award for Environmental Performance

Breakbulk’s most focused event Tank Storage Magazine looks at the highlights and

long-awaited AntwerpXL 2022

Collaboration is the name of the game

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LAST ISSUE , you met the new editorial team at Tank Storage Magazine. I’m happy to report that the new team of writers and I have got well and truly stuck in over the last month or so.

I met many of you at the TSA Conference in the UK, and Cyann met even more across the breakbulk event, AntwerpXL. And staff writer, Molly, experienced first-hand the many robotics innovations that the industry has been cooking up at Sprint Robotics’ conference in Amsterdam last month. You can read all about our experiences in the events section at the back of this issue.

The clear running theme at all the events was a focus on the health and safety of workers. Robotics are part of the equation – with innovative tank cleaners and painters removing humans from unsafe, hazardous environments. I had the opportunity to try out Re-Gen Robotics’ tank cleaner while at the TSA Conference and seeing how easy it was to handle made it clear why these sorts of products are a no-brainer. After all, why endanger people when there’s no need to?

There’s been a slew of incidents at terminals over the last few months, and so safety must be a top priority for the sector. Advances in technology – not just physical robots replacing humans – are going to be key to creating safer, more efficient workspaces.

Tank terminals are becoming more digital by the minute – automation is making processes more efficient and freeing up time for people to focus on their job roles, rather than getting bogged down in admin tasks. But with increased digitalisation comes a higher risk of cyberattacks. Luckily for you tank terminal operators, this issue is packed with ideas for terminal automation, digitalisation and cybersecurity measures to keep your terminal safe and operational.

Before you plough ahead to those articles, though, you’ll find an exclusive interview with Arabian Chemical Terminals (ACT) (page 22) discussing the company’s brand new terminal in Abu Dhabi – the first of its kind. Having secured such a key location, ACTAD is primed to benefit from increased growth in the region particularly in the Khalifa industrial zone.

On page 24, ACE Terminal tells us all about the new venture from the experts at Vopak, Gasunie and HES International.

The plan is to bring ammonia to northwest Europe – with a time-to-market of 2026 (that’s just two years!).

We’ve also got exclusive analysis pieces looking at the growth of LNG imports into Asia (page 27) and how the need for energy security is impacting the EU’s strategy for stockpiles (page 26).

By the time this copy reaches you, I’ll be away in Rotterdam at the World Hydrogen Congress, so expect even more exclusive scoops coming up in the next issue of Tank Storage Magazine!

And as always, if you want to share your thoughts on where the tank terminal sector is headed, you can get in contact with me or one of the team.

Best wishes,

Anamika

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TERMINAL NEWS: EUROPE

ECOSPRAY AND RUHE GROUP TO BUILD ADDITIONAL BIO-LNG PLANTS

Italian engineering firm, Ecospray, has announced a new contract with Germany’s Ruhe Group to build two biomethane plants and three CO 2 liquefaction plants.

Each project involves the construction of a complete system for pre-treatment, upgrading, liquefaction of biomethane and the liquefaction of CO 2 , with associated storage and cryogenic tank filling.

The first project is expected to produce eight tons of bio-LNG per day, while the second one is set to produce three tons per day, the same quantity as the one that started the collaboration between Ecospray and Ruhe in 2021. The construction of this plant is ongoing and it will be commissioned according to the schedule.

Ecospray plans to establish and deliver all three plants in Bavaria and Brandenberg in autumn 2023. These are estimated to produce a total of 26.5 tonnes of bio-LNG per day for heavy-duty transport.

Boris Drewes, CTO of Ruhe Biogas Service, says: ‘Our goal is to establish this product together with our partners for the decentralised production of alternative fuels in Germany and Europe.’

‘We share the same vision as Ruhe and the same trust in this technology as a tool for achieving decarbonisation by 2050,’ adds Maurizio Archetti, President of Ecospray.

terminal to create an entry point into the northwest European markets for its growing green ammonia and hydrogen activities. This will additionally be able to support the security of supply in Europe.

Uniper will aim to establish several access points for green energy in Europe and will be pursued in parallel with the ongoing Wilhelmshaven ammonia terminal project – which is not only building the first LNG import terminal in Germany but also planning an import terminal for green ammonia.

As a future hub, Vesta Terminals in Vlissingen will be able to handle an initial throughput capacity of 0.96 mtpa. In the second phase, the throughput capacity of the facility can be extended to 1.92 mtpa and the terminal will be connected to the Dutch hydrogen pipeline network. The planned start date is 2026.

Estonia

LIWATHON PURCHASES VOPAK’S MUUGA TERMINALS FOR $33M

Liwathon has paid $32.8 million (€33.75 million) for Vopak EOS – the largest independent oil products terminal operator in the Baltic Region. Vopak has announced the sale of its 50% holding in EOS for €16.3 million. Liwathon EOS owns four oil terminals at Muuga with a combined capacity of 1.05 million cubic metres. It provides sea and rail transportation of oil products from eastern Europe to western Europe, America, and Southeast Asia.

new hydrocarbon storage terminal at Dublin Airport, doubling the plant’s storage capacity.

The new facility has three storage tanks of 5,000 m 3 each, parking, pumping stations, charging systems for the onboard units and modern safety systems.

The project has included the construction of a hydrant system at the airport’s boarding piers with 86 fuel pits from the hydrant to facilitate on-board operations, which is connected to the storage terminal via a double pipeline.

This distribution network allows Jet A1 fuel to be transported underground from the storage terminal to the aircraft supply points. This reduces the presence of fossil fuel tanker trucks on the airport apron, enhancing the efficiency, safety and sustainability of the whole process, as well as significantly reducing the time taken to supply aircraft and cutting CO 2 emissions.

The works have resulted in new refueling unit loading bays, together with two vehicle service maintenance buildings and offices for board agents.

Spain

MITECO INITIATES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR GREEN HYDROGEN AND STORAGE PROJECTS IN LÉON

UNIPER AND VESTA TO DEVELOP GREEN AMMONIA TERMINAL IN THE NETHERLANDS

Uniper and Vesta have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of refurbishing and expanding an existing storage facility to create northwest Europe’s first green ammonia hub: Greenpoint Valley. Uniper intends to book capacity in the

DAA AND EXOLUM COMPLETE €40M RENOVATION OF FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES

daa and Exolum, Europe’s leading liquid product logistics company, have announced the completion of work to expand and improve the efficiency of the fuel storage facilities at Dublin Airport.

daa and Exolum’s investment of €40 million includes the installation of a

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has opened an expression of interest to understand green hydrogen and energy storage projects that have the potential to be carried out in the CIUDEN Technology Development Centre in Léon, Spain.

The opening of the expression of interest is to gauge possible projects which promote the development of green hydrogen technologies and energy storage, that are also suitable for the Technological Development Centre of Ciudad de la Energiá foundation.

The expression of interest will allow businesses to submit relevant projects that also suit the facilities in Léon.

PORTS OF AMSTERDAM AND CORK AND EIH2 TO ESTABLISH IRELANDEUROPE HYDROGEN SUPPLY CHAIN

Irish green energy company EIH2 has signed a deal with the ports of Cork and Amsterdam to allow Ireland to maximise its use of offshore wind as a source of energy by providing an alternative route to market.

The partnership will provide Ireland with the necessary route to market to become a net exporter of energy over time.

The project aims to increase collaboration on energy transition between Ireland and the Netherlands.

EIH2 claims to be Ireland’s first green hydrogen company, and in pursuing this collaboration, hopes to offer a route to market for Irish green hydrogen, in both the port itself and the rest of Europe.

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DUISPORT AND PORT OF ANTWERPBRUGES AGREE TO A PARTNERSHIP

duisport and Port of AntwerpBruges have signed a long-term partnership, with the main objective of the partnership being to expand cooperation in the areas of the energy transition, rail and hinterland connections, and port infrastructure.

The areas set out for expansion, are all of outstanding importance for the reliable supply of industry and the stabilisation of German-Belgium supply chains and within Europe.

The European Energy system will focus on sustainable energy sources, with green hydrogen carriers playing an essential role.

The overall goal is to build an international supply chain for hydrogen in which both partners become central hydrogen hubs for Europe. To achieve this, duisport and Port of Antwerp-Bruges wish to establish a high-frequency rail shuttle in addition to planned pipeline connections and establish rail as a ‘rolling pipeline’.

As both ports aim for climate neutrality by 2050, the development of environmentally friendly port handling equipment is also part of the agreement.

For duisport, this is a step in the right direction for the expansion of its future network.

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PORT OF ANTWERP FIRST TO INTRODUCE GDP CERTIFICATE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION

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When distributing pharmaceutical products, specific handling is required. The Good Distribution Practice (GDP) sets out the guidelines for the method by which to do this. The Port of Antwerp has successfully situated itself as the first seaport to transform these rules into the maritime sphere.

Recently, domestic, and foreign stakeholders from the Life Sciences & Healthcare visited Antwerp for a tour of the distribution process for the pharmaceutical products of the port.

Individuals who visited the port were able to see the security checks in the port, the loading processes, and the journey to which the port become the world’s first GDP maritime port.

Operating by the GDP regulations creates a quality assurance system, whereby medicinal products, blood plasma, and medical equipment journey

through the port. At the tour, it was also announced that these GDP rules shave been enshrined into an official certification.

Those who apply for the certification, demonstrate they care about quality in all aspects of their service.

With the increasing demand for medicinal transportation to be moved away from the air, the Port of AntwerpBruges offers a crucial alternative and plays an important role in this process.

in collaboration with other UK gas networks. These are the pipelines that connect the high-pressure National Transmission System (NTS) with the lower pressure tiers. These pipelines are considered to be the backbone of the energy network, currently delivering gas from NTS offtakes to towns and cities across the country.

Angus McIntosh, Director of Energy Futures at SGN comments: ‘Repurposing the UK’s extensive gas networks to transport hydrogen offers an exciting opportunity to deliver deep decarbonisation of the energy system.’

DNV SECURE CONTRACT FOR HYDROGEN PIPELINE CONVERSION

DNV has secured a three-year contract in the UK to provide the evidence required to demonstrate the safe use and conversion of local transmission systems (LTS) high pressure pipelines for transporting 100% hydrogen.

Gas distribution company SGN manages approximately 3,100km of the UK’s LTS pipelines and is leading the project

Throughout the project, DNV will provide key safety and operational evidence through a series of offline tests at a research facility in Cumbria, England. The aim is to demonstrate hot working on hydrogen pipelines, delayed ignition, and overpressure tests, burst and fatigue tests and exploring hydrogen compatibility. DNV will also aid a live network SGN trial by investigating the measurement and monitoring of a hydrogen linepack, (the volume of gas that can be stored in a gas pipeline), on a section of the LTN.

FINCO AND GANE ENERGY TO INTRODUCE GREEN METHANOL BLEND

FinCo Fuel Group and Gane Energy have signed an agreement to introduce a green methanol blend for heavy-duty engines, with an aim of reducing greenhouse gases and exhaust emissions. The liquid fuel will be used in new and retrofitted heavy-duty diesel engines. The partnership hopes to tackle climate challenges by delivering climateneutral fuels to meet both present and future emissions regulations.

The methanol blend will not produce soot during combustion, unlike diesel or heavy fuel oil. The methanol/water-based fuel, instead, performs like diesel, but provides a cleaner solution with no loss in performance and also restricts engines from having to be replaced in their fleets.

FinCo Fuel Group and Gane Energy are currently identifying demonstrations with customers in different market sectors which will be commencing in 2023.

LNG PLANT AND TERMINAL TO BE BUILT IN YAKUTIA, RUSSIA

A five-party agreement on the construction of a petrochemical facility has been announced. The facility will include an LNG plant and terminal, which has been signed off by the Eastern Economic Forum. The document signed by several parties confirms that the facility is to be built in the settlement of Pavlovsk, Yakutia.

Vladimir Kozhokar, Executive Director of Starway Logistics, says: ‘The project will facilitate the delivery of oil products to northern areas of Yakutia and let create a transport and logistics hub.’

The project is set to contribute to the progression of green agenda in the region and develop the internal market of LNG in Yakutia and the neighbouring entities of the Russian Federation.

The project has gained the support of the Far Eastern Arctic Development Cooperation, allowing investors to develop and submit requests for the expansion of the priority development area to obtain the status of Yakutia PDA residents in the future.

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TERMINAL NEWS: ASIA PACIFIC

India

V-LOGIS ANNOUNCES SPECIALISED CHEMICAL STORAGE FACILITY

V-Logis, a part of V-Trans India, comprehensive warehousing, 3 PL solutions, and end-to-end integrated logistics provider has announced Chemstore, including the latest technology. Chemstore is a specialised chemical storage solution that complies with international safety standards.

The facility is fully compliant with National Building Code 2016 and National Fire Protection Association. The facility is located away from highways, residential areas, schools, and a river body. To further enhance safety measures, the facility

has also been equipped with a Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus system.

The new Chemstore facility scores better than other warehouses and is amongst the best in the industry, in meeting all storage requirements and emergency preparedness.

Malaysia

PETRONAS LAUNCHES GENTARI – PUSHING MALAYSIA TO A GREEN FUTURE

Petronas has launched a clean energy solutions provider Gentari. Owned by Petronas, Gentari hopes to become an integrated clean energy solutions provider. They will begin by boasting a portfolio of renewable

energy, hydrogen and green mobility solutions for commercial, industrial and retail customers.

Gentari aims to stand out, by offering a complete model, which aims to fulfill each customer’s needs.

Malaysia’s targets for the period 20212025 include an aim of 31% of Malaysia’s total installed energy capacity to be renewable by 2025.

Focusing on hydrogen, renewable energy, and green mobility, Gentari will be supported by Petronas to establish greener opportunities and a greener future for Malaysia.

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TOTAL EREN AND PROVARIS ENERGY TO CREATE COMPRESSED HYDROGEN STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Provaris Energy and Total Eren have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on green hydrogen projects using compressed hydrogen storage and transport solutions in the hope to reach Asian and European markets.

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INPEX EXTENDS MOU ON LNG SUPPLY

INPEX has announced the extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT PLN, in regard to long-term LNG supply. The MoU has also been expanded to include joint studies in hydrogen and ammonia and in carbon capture and storage (CCS) in relation to the Abadi LNG Project.

INPEX’s new MoU expands on the original, concerning LNG sales and procurement, now with a focus on potential future collaboration.

The scope of the MoU announced today includes conducting joint studies on supplying blue hydrogen and ammonia using natural gas produced from the Abadi LNG Project as co-firing fuel for thermal power plants in Indonesia, as well as on the capture and transport of CO 2 emitted from thermal power plants in Indonesia and the storage of this CO 2 in the Abadi gas field.

This initiative is expected to contribute to achieving PLN’s goal of net zero emissions by 2060.

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PETRONAS PARTNERS WITH JAPAN ON CARBON NEUTRALITY

Global energy group, Petronas, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as well as an MoU with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), to collaboratively pursue sustainability goals of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The MoC with METI aims to enhance the cooperation between Petronas and Japan in the development and utilisation of energy sources and technologies towards the energy transition.

The MoU with JBIC focuses on expanding and enhancing collaboration between Petronas and Japanese companies in projects undertaken by Petronas globally in a variety of sectors including: hydrogen and ammonia, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and green mobility.

The MoC and MoU are expected to facilitate investment and financing, and also enhance technical collaboration and competencies in low-carbon technologies in the region.

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TERMINAL NEWS: THE AMERICAS

Brazil

PETROBRAS SIGNS WITH SEMBCORP

Oil, gas and energy company, Petrobras Brazil, has signed a contract with Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Singapore, an energy and urban development firm, for the construction of a P-82 FPSO (floating system of production) in Búzios field in the Santos Basin, Brazil.

of oil per day, process up to 12 million m³ of gas per day, and store more than 1.6 million barrels.

Petrobras has said the unit will incorporate: closed flare technology, which increases gas utilisation; a methane gas detection system capable of acting to prevent or mitigate the risk of leaks and; digital twins, which will create a virtual reproduction of the platform to enable simulations and remote tests before it goes into operation.

The vessel is scheduled to start operating in 2026 and will be one of

ZENITH ENERGY TO REMOVE CRUDE OIL IN FAVOUR OF RENEWABLE FUELS

Over the next five years, Zenith Energy has agreed to transition its Portland, US facility out of crude oil storage and to renewable fuels.

In replacing crude oil with renewable fuels, Zenith’s facility will aid the city of Portland in reaching its Climate Emergency Workplan goals and the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The Climate Emergency Workplan sets out the actions which Portland needs to take to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050. This includes cutting Portland’s carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, and then by 2050, reducing carbon emissions to net zero.

After initially being denied a land use compatibility statement by the city of Portland, Zenith Energy changed its plan from 50% renewable fuel storage in five years, to 100%.

In a move to ensure a more sustainable future, Zenith Energy wishes to change to renewable fuels as they have 80% fewer carbon emissions, 33% less fine particulates, 30% fewer hydrocarbons and 24% less carbon monoxide.

Mexico

MEXICO PLANS LNG HUB AT GULF PORT

To help serve European demand, Mexico is planning to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub worth $4-$5 billion, according to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The President announced the plans at a regular press conference last week.

The hub will be located at the port of Coatzacoalcos in the Gulf of Mexico. The planned port would transport LNG to Europe via boat.

At present, Mexico does not commercially export LNG, though it is a top exporter of crude oil.

TERMINAL NEWS: AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

RAS MARKAZ OIL STORAGE TO BE COMMISSIONED BY END-OF-YEAR

The Ras Markaz oil storage terminal is due to receive the first cargo for the Duqm Refinery in November amid conversations with customers to store their crude.

The planned Ras Markaz facility will initially be able to hold 5.2 million barrels of crude oil for the Duqm Refinery project. The Duqm Refinery project is a joint venture between Oman’s OQ Group and Kuwait Petroleum International.

With sufficient land, Ras Markaz will also provide blending services to develop itself into a regional crude oil hub.

Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) plans to have some 26 million barrels of oil storage capacity at Ras Markaz in its first phases but hopes to eventually increase storage at the facility to 200 million barrels.

In addition to this new project, HDF Energy is also looking at projects across Africa and other parts of the world.

The move to the green hydrogen sector is also supported by the European Union, which is planning a deal with Namibia to support the country’s emerging green hydrogen sector and boost its own imports of the fuel, as the bloc works

toward reducing its dependence on Russian energy.

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is also in talks with the country’s governmental bodies to secure an implementation agreement for their $10 billion green hydrogen project, which will produce 350,000 tonnes of green hydrogen each year, before 2030, for both global and regional markets.

AFRICA’S FIRST HYDROGEN POWER PLANT TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY IN 2024

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HDF Energy expects its green hydrogen power plant in Namibia, to start producing by 2024.

The project is estimated to cost approximately $181.25 million (€186.57 million) and will aim to supply clean electricity power constantly. This will boost the electricity supply in the southern African nation, which imports around 40% of its power from South Africa.

Namibia wishes to harness its vast potential for solar and wind energy to produce green hydrogen and position itself as a renewable energy hub in Africa.

The project will see 85 megawatts of solar panels powering electrolysers to produce the hydrogen that will be stored.

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RWE AND ADNOC AGREE ON FIRST CARGO TO FLOATING LNG IMPORT TERMINAL

RWE, a German multinational energy company has formed an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on LNG supplies.

ADNOC and RWE have signed a supply agreement on the first delivery of a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be supplied to Brunsbüttel in Germany. The cargo is expected to be shipped from Das Island, Abu Dhabi, arriving in Germany in December 2022. ADNOC is set to deliver 137,000 cubic metres of LNG. This will be the first LNG to be supplied to the German gas market via the floating LNG import terminal at Brunsbüttel.

The two companies have also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on multi-year LNG supplies, where cargoes will be delivered to Germany starting from 2023. LNG supplies from ADNOC can be delivered to Germany through either floating or land-based regasification terminals as these become operational.

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BROOGE ENERGY ENGAGES THYSSENKRUPP UHDE FOR A TECHNICAL STUDY

Brooge Energy, a Cayman Islandsbased infrastructure provider, announced that it has engaged thyssenkrupp Uhde, a leading German chemical technology and EPC provider, to undertake the technical study of its planned green hydrogen and green ammonia plant. The study will cover the green hydrogen production facilities, the ammonia plant, and the associated utilities. The study aims to provide cost estimates for capital and operating expenditures, EPC timeline, and selected process and layout documents. They plan to commence the study shortly with the final report expected to be delivered during fourth quarter 2022. Nicolaas Paardenkooper, Chief Executive Officer of Brooge Energy, said ‘Engaging thyssenkrupp Uhde is another important step in our transition to clean energy. Global demand for clean energy sources has been strong and is expected to accelerate in the coming years.’

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INCIDENT REPORT

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KRYVYI RIH, UKRAINE

A large fire erupted at an oil depot in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, after Russian forces launched missiles that hit the base. Firefighters attended the scene working to put out the fire.

Governor Vilkul has confirmed that a large stock of fuel has been destroyed. The number of confirmed casualties has yet to be announced.

16 September 2022 PERU

A pipeline transporting crude oil from the Amazon to Peru’s desert coast suffered a spill, affecting indigenous communities in Peru’s northeast region of Loreto. Peru’s environment ministry has estimated that the spill is at least 2,500 barrels.

State-owned oil company Petroperu is yet to release an official estimate of the losses.

22 September 2022

PLAZA HUINCUL, ARGENTINA

An explosion erupted at New American Oil refinery, in the Neuquén town of Huincul Square. Three workers died at the scene. The Petroleum union declared a strike after the accident.

The mayor of Plaza Huincul, Gustavo Suarez, says efforts were made to control the fire immediately so it did not spread to other adjoining tanks.

17 September 2022

ANZOÁTEGUI, VENEZUELA

A hose used for supplying gasoline to a tanker broke lose causing a fire to erupt at a oil terminal in Venezuela. It occurred at one of Guaraguao terminal’s berths.

While the initial fire was extinguished shortly after, the incident also affected another oil vessel and interrupted terminal operations.

20 September 2022

TOLEDO, OHIO, US

A fire that broke out at a BP oil refinery in Ohio, US, has killed two people. Witnesses saw giant smoke clouds as the fire spread across the refinery. BP said that it shut the facility after the fire.

BP is yet to comment on the cause of the fire. However, it is speculated that leaking fumes from a crude oil unit may have been responsible for the ignition.

30 September 2022

SWEDEN

After two leaks were found in Nord Stream 1, following another leak on Nord Stream 2, near Denmark, a fourth leak was detected in the pipeline that connects Russia to Europe.

Prior to the discovery of the leaks, several underwater explosions along the pipeline were recorded.

NATO has labelled the damage as ‘deliberate sabotage’.

TANK TERMINAL UPDATE: ASIA

OMAN TANK TERMINAL COMPANY

Products: Crude oil pipeline

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed an agreement with Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) for the development of a new pipeline which will export Oman blend crude oil at the Ras Markaz crude oil terminal in the port town of Duqm, Oman.

Comment:

The first phase of the terminal is currently under construction, with the expectation of its trial operation to be conducted in winter of 2022.

SHANGAHI AND LOCAL DEPARTMENTS

Products: Hydrogen pipeline

Cost: 100 billion yuan (€14.6 billion)

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition: Shanghai and its local departments have announced extensive plans to build a regional hydrogen pipeline network and a national trading platform.

Comment:

Lin Boqiang says: ‘Hydrogen plays an important part in China’s promotion of new energy development to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.’

V-LOGIS

Products: Chemical storage Capacity: 218,350 sq ft

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition: V-Logis, a part of V-Trans India, comprehensive warehousing, 3 PL solutions, and end-to-end integrated logistics provider has announced Chemstore.

Comment:

It will include the latest technology. Chemstore is a specialised chemical storage solution that complies with international safety standards.

GPS GROUP

Products: LPG Storage terminal

Capacity: 1.2 million tpa

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition:

GPS Group has announced the successful completion of its LPG storage terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia. The new infrastructure will enable costadvantaged shipments of fully laden very large gas carriers (VLGC) into Malaysia and the region.

Comment:

The 135,000 m 3 terminal commenced commercial operation in May 2022.

CHINA NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL COMPANY

Products: LNG storage tanks

Capacity: 270,000 cbm

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition: China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) has finished raising the roofs of three out of its six LNG storage tanks, at the Binhai LNG import terminal in Jiangsu.

Comment:

The three tanks will each have a capacity of 270,000 m 3 and add to the already four existing tanks, that have a capacity of 220,000 m 3 in Yancheng Binhai Port Industrial Park.

HYUNDAI SAMHO

Products: LNG-powdered carriers

Cost: $240 million

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition: South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho has secured an order to build two new LNG-powered pure car and truck carriers.

Comment:

Ray Car Carriers had ordered these two LNG-powered PCTCs with a capacity of 7,500 units and scheduled for delivery in 2025.

Duqm, Oman

Port Klang, Malaysia

Shanghai, China

Jiangsu, China

Mankoli-Bhiwandi, India

South Korea

JERA

Products: Carbon capture and storage facility

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition:

ConocoPhillips will provide natural gas and manage a carbon capture and storage facility for a proposed US hydrogen gas project to be jointly developed with Japan’s largest utility JERA.

Comment:

‘JERA and ConocoPhillips will be a low-cost ammonia supplier to domestic and international markets,’ said JERA Americas Chief Executive Steven Winn.

Maylasia

PETRONAS/GENTARI

Products: Clean energy solution provider

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition:

Petronas has launched a clean energy solutions provider Gentari. They will begin by boasting a portfolio of renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility solutions for commercial, industrial and retail customers.

Comment: Gentari will be supported by Petronas to establish greener opportunities and a greener future for Malaysia.

South Korea

SK GAS

Products: LPG, LNG and Hydrogen

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition:

SK Gas is expanding its current LNG and hydrogen business in plans to become eco-friendly and carbon neutral within the industry.

Comment:

Plans will begin from 2024.

Japan Philippines

PHILIPPINES, DOE

Products: LNG import terminals

Construction/Expansion/Acquisition:

Three government-approved LNG import terminals are expected to commence commercial operations in the Philippines in the beginning of 2023.

Comment:

The three terminals are the start of six projects approved by the DOE marking the beginning of the country’s liquified gas industry. They are to include a project proposed by Shell.

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