The International Energy Forum (IEF) has welcomed independent European tank storage company Evos as the newest member of its Industry Advisory Council (IAC), strengthening the council's representation across the global energy value chain. Evos operates eight tank storage terminals in key European seaports across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Malta and Spain. The company's infrastructure supports the storage and handling of liquid energy and chemical products, serving supply chains that deliver fuels and chemicals to industrial, transport and community markets. While continuing to manage conventional energy products, Evos has been adapting its terminal network to accommodate cleaner fuels, with non-fossil products now accounting for al…

ATCO Ltd. has received final regulatory approval for its C$2.9 billion Yellowhead Pipeline project, paving the way for construction of a major natural gas transmission pipeline designed to support Alberta's growing energy demand and industrial expansion. The approval was granted to ATCO subsidiary Canadian Utilities Limited by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) following a comprehensive consultation and application process. The approved project includes the construction and operation of a 235-kilometre, 36-inch diameter natural gas transmission pipeline extending from the Peers area to Fort Saskatchewan, together with a new compressor station. According to the company, the pipeline's capacity has already been fully contracted, reflecti…

Uniper has selected Worley as the preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for its proposed Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power (CQLCP) project in North Wales. The appointment follows the completion of a competitive front-end engineering design (FEED) process that began in December 2024. The selection marks another milestone in the development of the proposed power station, which, subject to planning consent, will be constructed adjacent to Uniper’s existing Connah’s Quay power station. A Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the project was submitted in August 2025, with a decision expected in the coming months. Commenting on the appointment, Mike Lockett, Uniper UK Country chair, said the selection of Wor…

Handling large hoses under pressure, whether for firefighting, industrial fluid transfer, civil security applications, or any other operation involving hoses, has long been a physically demanding and inefficient task. Operators often contend with significant friction, heavy manual pulling and repetitive strain, all of which can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries over time. French company HOSE-PULL has developed a patented solution designed to address these challenges: an all-terrain, omni-directional rolling device that clips directly onto hoses to facilitate their movement. How it works The system uses Mecanum-style omnidirectional wheels, a technology more commonly associated with industrial robotics, allowing the hose to move freely…

TotalEnergies, in partnership with Hydra Storage Holding and Reatile Renewables, has inaugurated the Hydra project, described as Africa’s largest hybrid renewable energy facility. Located in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, the project combines a 216 MW solar photovoltaic plant with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system. The facility represents a major contribution to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition programme, supporting the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions through the increased deployment of renewable energy. Under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Eskom, the project will supply 75 MW of dispatchable renewable electricity to the national grid between 5:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. each day. The facility is expecte…