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Starck International invests in new agricultural terminal at North Sea Port
North Sea Port has announced a new investment in Vlissingen as Starck International moves forward with plans to develop the Quarleskade area into a strategic hub for agricultural commodities in north-western Europe.
The investment is expected to strengthen North Sea Port’s position as a major bulk port and logistics centre while supporting regional economic growth and supply chain efficiency.
Starck International has acquired the warehouses and terminal facilities located on the Quarleskade in Vlissingen and has also signed a long-term lease agreement with North Sea Port for an additional six hectares of land. The full terminal development will cover approximately 14 hectares.
According to Vincent Allertz, CEO of Starck International, the …
MB Energy strengthens Japan-Germany Hydrogen Cooperation during Kobe visit
MB Energy participated in an official German delegation visit to Kobe, Japan, last week, reinforcing growing cooperation between Germany and Japan on the development of an international hydrogen supply chain.
The delegation was led by German Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder and included representatives from several industry stakeholders engaged in advancing hydrogen infrastructure and clean energy partnerships.
The visit formed part of the ongoing collaboration under the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) between MB Energy, Daimler Truck AG and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. The three partners are working together to establish a liquefied hydrogen supply chain linking Japan and Europe through the Port of Hamburg, one of Euro…
Republic of the Congo Minister Onanga targets faster deals, local content and FLNG growth
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the Republic of Congo following a high-level meeting in Brazzaville between Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk and newly appointed Minister of Hydrocarbons Stev Simplice Onanga. The meeting marked the beginning of a renewed effort to accelerate investment, strengthen local capacity and expand the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) footprint.
Held shortly after Minister Onanga’s appointment, the discussions highlighted a shared commitment to improving the pace and efficiency of deal-making within Congo’s oil and gas sector. Both parties stressed that reducing delays in project approvals and execution would be essential to maintaining the country’s competitiveness and a…
ROSEN wins business innovation award for NIPA at the Gas Industry Awards 2026
ROSEN Group has been awarded the Business Innovation Award at the Gas Industry Awards 2026 in recognition of its Non-Intrusive Pipeline Assessment (NIPA) service. The ceremony, organised by the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) and the Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA), took place in London on 13th May 2026.
Now in its 26th year, the Gas Industry Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the gas sector. The Business Innovation Award specifically recognises organisations that have developed and implemented new technologies or approaches to address key industry challenges.
ROSEN’s NIPA service was recognised for its data-driven and AI-supported approach to pipeline integrity management. The solution was developed…
Emerson launches new IIoT Platform for expanded wireless visibility without costly infrastructure changes
Today, Emerson announced the launch of its Synchros™ Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, a new suite of technologies designed to enhance asset health visibility and improve maintenance decision-making through a flexible wireless architecture that enables rapid deployment across existing industrial facilities.
In many operations, asset monitoring and maintenance still rely on periodic manual inspections due to cost and logistical constraints. This approach can create visibility gaps, allowing emerging issues to go undetected between inspections. The Synchros platform addresses these challenges by offering a more scalable and practical approach to continuous monitoring. It enables maintenance and operations teams to digitise inspec…
