Tanks
CTCI awarded $417-MM EPC contract to build ethylene storage in Qatar
CTCI Corporation awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract from Ras Laffan Petrochemicals for the $417-MM, 30,000-t Qatar RLP Ethylene Storage EPC project.
CB&I awarded contract by Viva Energy for terminal diesel tank replacement project in Melbourne
CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, has been awarded a sizeable ($10 MM–$50 MM) lump sum contract by Viva Energy for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of two 10ML diesel tanks and associated civil, structural, mechanical and piping works for its diesel tank replacement project, located in Newport, Melbourne, Australia.
SMR feed effluent hairpin exchanger: Once upon a time—An unusual thermal mix-point failure—Part 1
This article presents a review of a failure that happened in a hairpin heat exchanger type on the shell side in a hydrogen (H2) reformer unit. This mechanism was not identified during the design phase and led to a failure after only two years of operation. This article also reviews the situations encountered during the design stage and how they affected the material selection.
Vopak Energy Park Antwerp starts market consultation for ammonia storage
Vopak is launching a market consultation for the storage of ammonia at its Vopak Energy Park Antwerp site in Belgium. The market consultation aims to gauge market interest and to gather detailed insight into customer demand. Vopak Energy Park Antwerp intends to finish the currently ongoing pre-FEED study by the end of 2024. Subject to market interest and a positive FID the start of operations is currently foreseen in 2029.
At least 21 injured in fire at Venezuela's La Salina oil terminal
At least 21 people including workers, neighbors and firefighters were injured on Tuesday in a fire at a crude storage tank in Venezuela's La Salina oil terminal, operated by state company PDVSA.
Case study: Developing mildew-resistant coatings on ethanol tanks
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.
Fire at huge Russian diesel depot engulfing more storage tanks
A fire sparked by a Ukrainian drone attack on a huge diesel depot in Russia's southern Rostov region on Sunday has engulfed more fuel storage tanks.
Achieve efficient tank mixing using a mixing eductor
The mixing of tank contents is required when components or additives must be blended into a product—typical examples include gasoline or lube oil blending where both components and additives must be blended to produce a uniform product.
Mabanaft submits approval documents for planned ammonia import terminal in Hamburg
Energy company Mabanaft has submitted the approval documents for the planned construction of an ammonia import terminal in Hamburg to the Hamburg Authority of Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture (BUKEA).
Thermal inbreathing rates due to vapor condensation in storage tanks—A simplified approach
Storage tanks filled with condensable vapors can be damaged due to sudden heavy rain if the venting devices are inadequate.
- CTCI awarded $417-MM EPC contract to build ethylene storage in Qatar 11/15
- Russian refineries cut oil runs due to losses, closures loom 11/15
- Spain's Moeve swings to quarterly loss on weak refining margins 11/15
- Asia naphtha supply expected to remain tight over next two years 11/15
- Countries, companies lag in response to tackle methane emissions, U.N. says 11/15
- U.S. energy draws up a wish list for new Trump administration 11/15
