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TankMatch and Evos team up to launch green methanol bunkering solutions

TankMatch, a leading barge operator, and Evos, a top-tier independent liquid bulk storage provider, have announced a dynamic new partnership aimed at delivering cutting-edge methanol bunkering solutions across the Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp (ARA) region.

U.S. offers $1.56-B conditional loan for Indiana ammonia facility

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has made a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.56 B to Wabash Valley Resources to help build a low-emissions ammonia production facility in Indiana.

Ineos to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth

Petroineos has announced its intention to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth and transition to a finished fuels import terminal and distribution hub during Q2 2025.

Case study: Developing mildew-resistant coatings on ethanol tanks

Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain: Hair, J.  |  Rook, T.

Scientists from the authors’ company determined how best to combat persistent black mildew on aboveground storage tanks by first using a novel strategy to identify it. This discovery led to the identification of coating formulations with superior capacity to prevent mildew growth. The scientists proved the performance of the coatings by conducting field tests involving painting sample patches onto an ethanol storage tank. 

Shutdown and startup of an amine system

Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery: Stavros, J.  |  Taylor, J.

A smooth startup of an amine system begins with properly taking the system out of service.

U.S. seeks up to 4.5 MMbbl for strategic petroleum reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said on Wednesday it is offering to buy up to 4.5 MMbbl of oil to help replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), though oil prices are now higher than the target price it wants to make such purchases.

Oryx Group signs lease to operate Curacao's oil terminal

A unit of Hong Kong-headquartered energy firm Oryx Group has reached an agreement with Curacao's refinery to lease and operate storage facilities on the Caribbean island for 30 yr.

Aramco’s strategic gas expansion progresses with $25 B in contract awards

Aramco has awarded contracts worth more than $25 B to progress its strategic gas expansion, which targets sales gas production growth of more than 60% by 2030.

Blaze put out at Russian oil reservoir after Ukrainian drone strike

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire to break out at an oil reservoir for Russia's Druzhba pipeline in the Tambov region southeast of Moscow on Friday, but the blaze was extinguished within hours.

Thermal inbreathing rates due to vapor condensation in storage tanks—A simplified approach

Covestro: Kim, J. S.  |  Haines, R. J.

Storage tanks filled with condensable vapors can be damaged due to sudden heavy rain if the venting devices are inadequate.