North Queensland Bulk Ports (NGBP) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with partners to work on green hydrogen production and the development of a supply chain at the Port of Hay Point. The partners include Japan’s trading company Itochu Corporation, Australian construction service company Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited
Port of New Orleans to bring LNG fueling service to ship operators
The Port of New Orleans and CLEANCOR Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on solutions to provide liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering to ship operators. Under the agreement, the energy company will provide LNG to the Port of New Orleans’ customers
ABB to provide power from shore for Jansz-Io field
A power and automation technology specialist ABB has been hired by Chevron and Aker Solutions to provide power from shore and subsea long step-out to Jansz-Io field offshore Australia. ABB said on Thursday that it won an order worth approximately $120 million to supply the overall electrical power system (EPS)
Samsung Heavy gets AiP for basic design of ammonia fuel-ready ship
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured approval in principle (AiP) from Norwegian classification society DNV for the basic design of ammonia fuel-ready very large crude carrier (VLCC). The design’s hull structure, fuel tank specifications, risk assessment, etc. enable ships propelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel
UECC launches second battery hybrid LNG-fueled PCTC
Norway-based provider of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) transportation United European Car Carriers (UECC) has launched its second battery hybrid LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC). The launching ceremony for the vessel took place at Jiangnan Shipyard on 16 August 2021, just over a year after the first steel was cut. The
Maersk secures fuel supply for 1st green methanol-fueled ship
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has partnered with REintegrate, a subsidiary of the Danish renewable energy company European Energy, to produce green fuel for its first methanol-powered containership. According to the agreement, the renewable energy company will establish a new Danish facility to produce approximately 10,000 tonnes of e-methanol that
First US hydrogen fuel cell vessel launched
Washington-based boat builder All American Marine (AAM) and shipowner SWITCH Maritime have launched and started operational trials of Sea Change, a 70-foot, 75-passenger zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered, electric-drive ferry that will operate in the California Bay Area. This will be the first hydrogen fuel cell vessel in the US, representing
INPEX, ADNOC to work on clean ammonia supply chain demonstration
INPEX Corporation, Japan’s largest exploration and production company, has signed a sales and purchase agreement with the United Arab Emirates-based oil company Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) concerning the application of clean ammonia for a demonstration supply chain linking the UAE and Japan. The clean ammonia purchased from ADNOC
McDermott to build second LNG tank for AG&P Philippines terminal
U.S. offshore engineering and construction services player McDermott International has been awarded an EPC contract for the second LNG storage tank and double-wall bullet for AG&P’s Philippines LNG import and regasification terminal. McDermott said on Wednesday that the deal was awarded by Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of Manila to
SFL orders two more dual-fuel car carriers
Bermuda-based ship owning and chartering company SFL Corporation Ltd. has ordered two additional dual-fuel car carriers. The company also entered into long-term charters with an unnamed Asia-based transportation company for the two newbuilds which are designed to use liquified natural gas (LNG). As explained, the vessels are sister ships of