ADNOC has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with INPEX CORPORATION, Japan's largest exploration and production (E&P) company, for the supply of 1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Ruwais LNG project. The agreement was announced during a visit to Japan by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Executive Chairman of XRG. The visit included meetings with senior Japanese government and business leaders aimed at strengthening the long-standing energy partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Japan, which spans more than six decades. According to ADNOC, the agreement is the first long-ter…

BPA has been awarded its 30th consecutive RoSPA Gold Award, maintaining its prestigious RoSPA Patron's Award status and further demonstrating the company's long-standing commitment to excellence in health and safety. The achievement comes during a landmark year for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), as 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the globally recognised awards programme. Established to acknowledge organisations that prioritised workplace safety in the UK, the RoSPA Awards have grown into the world's largest and most respected health and safety awards programme. This year's awards attracted approximately 2,000 entries from nearly 60 countries, highlighting the international significance of the recognition. Com…

Systems Navigator has reached a significant milestone by achieving ISO 27001 certification while successfully maintaining its ISO 9001 certification, reinforcing the company's commitment to information security, quality management and continuous improvement. The official certificates were presented during a handover ceremony at Systems Navigator's Delft office by Boško Katić of DNV, marking an important achievement for the organisation. The dual certifications underscore Systems Navigator's dedication to delivering secure, reliable and high-quality solutions to clients across the globe. The company provides advanced simulation, digital twin, scheduling, optimisation and operational decision-support solutions for ports, terminals, refinerie…

Every supply chain depends on the strength of its connections, and Stolthaven Terminals Houston has taken a significant step in reinforcing the US ethanol export network by successfully receiving and unloading its first ethanol unit train. The milestone involved a 120-car unit train that was unloaded in just 27 hours before seamlessly transitioning into the marine export process. Efficient rail handling, combined with streamlined marine dock operations, ensured a reliable rail-to-vessel transfer, supporting the final stage of the export journey with speed and operational efficiency. The achievement represents more than a successful terminal operation. It establishes an important new link between inland ethanol production and international …

Andrés Suárez, executive vice president for the Americas at Exolum, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing the company's presence within an organisation dedicated to strengthening economic and commercial ties between Spain and the United States. The Spain-US Chamber of Commerce works to promote collaboration between businesses and institutions in both countries, supporting trade, investment and long-term business relationships across a range of strategic sectors. According to Exolum, Suárez's appointment reflects the company's commitment to expanding its presence in the United States while actively contributing to initiatives that encourage closer cooperation between the two markets. T…