Tepsa has secured a significant milestone in its Spanish growth strategy after being awarded an approximately five-hectare concession by the Port Authority of Huelva. The project has already obtained the necessary environmental permits, while Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) is currently underway, marking the next phase of development. The Huelva facility will become Tepsa's fifth port terminal in Spain, strengthening the company's national footprint across all Spanish coastlines. Located within Spain's second-largest petrochemical hub, the terminal also benefits from access to one of Europe's most competitive renewable energy regions, positioning it as a strategic asset for both conventional and emerging energy markets. Designed as a m…

The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has congratulated Andy Burnham MP on his appointment as the UK's new Prime Minister and said it looks forward to working with the new Government to support the future of the country's bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector. Peter Davidson, chief executive of the TSA, said the association is keen to engage constructively with the Prime Minister and his ministers as the Government begins its work, with a focus on promoting a secure, resilient and thriving bulk storage industry. Davidson also called for greater recognition of the sector's contribution to the UK economy, highlighting the important role bulk storage and energy infrastructure plays in supporting industrial activity, strengthening resilie…

Jadestone Energy has announced the successful drilling and start-up of the second well in its 2026 Malaysia infill drilling campaign, with the well currently producing approximately 2,800 barrels of oil per day (bopd). The announcement follows the successful completion of the programme's first well, which reached a peak production rate of around 3,200 bopd. The second well, EBA-07ST1, was drilled approximately 13 percent below budget and features a 930-metre horizontal reservoir section at a total measured depth of 5,473 metres. Located on the East Belumut field, in which Jadestone holds a 60 percent interest, the extended-reach well is the longest drilled on the field to date, exceeding the first well in the 2026 campaign by 600 metres. A…

Kent has signed long-term agreements and project management consultancy agreements with Aramco, strengthening its position in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreements place Kent on Aramco's bid panels for potential future brownfield engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and PMC projects, marking a significant milestone for the company's regional operations. The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Aramco and industry leaders, highlighting the collaboration between the organisations and their shared commitment to successful project delivery. According to Kent, the agreements reflect the efforts of its teams in securing the awards and reinforce the company's focus on delivering safe, reliable and high-qua…

Emerson has introduced two new software solutions designed to automate crude scheduling and product blending, helping refineries improve operational efficiency, increase margins and respond more quickly to changing market conditions. The new applications have been added to the company's Aspen Unified Scheduling (AUS) platform and are aimed at simplifying two of the refining industry's most complex and time-consuming processes. The solutions, Crude Schedule Optimisation and Multi-Blend Optimisation, integrate planning, scheduling and blending into a single platform, enabling refineries to translate production plans into executable schedules more efficiently. According to Emerson, the software is designed to replace disconnected tools and ma…