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Rompetrol Rafinare continues storage project at Petromidia refinery

Rompetrol Rafinare continues the strategic programme to modernise the storage infrastructure at Petromidia, Romania, through the capital rehabilitation and modernisation of five tanks with a direct impact on the refinery’s operational flexibility.

 

Uniper completes first phase of hydrogen terminal

Uniper has completed the expression of interest phase for its hydrogen import terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, receiving sufficient capacity reservations to proceed to the next stage.

Aster launches port and terminals business in Singapore

Aster has announced the official launch of Aster Port & Terminals (APT), its new storage and logistics business, bringing together Aster’s extensive marine, terminal, and storage infrastructure in Singapore and opening the platform to commercial customers.

Black & Veatch launches BVInfraIQ

Black & Veatch has announced the launch of BVInfraIQ, an AI-enabled digital infrastructure intelligence platform that transforms complex operational data into actionable intelligence and in real time.


More hydrocarbon news updates

 
 

CCS infrastructure: the critical role of insulation

As CCS projects scale across Europe and beyond, insulation plays a vital role in efficiency, durability, and process reliability. PAROC® and FOAMGLAS® insulation solutions provide solutions across the wide temperature ranges found in CCS operations, helping reduce energy losses, minimise corrosion under insulation (CUI), protect personnel, and support long-term plant performance.

 
 
 
 

EIA: US LNG exports rose 23% in 1H26

US LNG exports averaged 17.4 billion ft3/d in the first six months of the year, 23% more than the same period in 2025, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Natural Gas Monthly.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Siemens Energy prepares for business spin-off

Siemens Energy has announced it is starting preparations for its Transformation of Industry business to become a standalone company, including steam turbines, compressors, and electrolysers.