Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) has agreed to conduct a joint study for CO2 capture and storage (CCS) in Malaysia with the country’s national energy company PETRONAS. Illustration only; Source: Petronas Therefore, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding on 27 January 2022. In the joint study, they will conduct an …
Energy giant Shell has started production of green hydrogen at the power-to-hydrogen electrolyser in Zhangjiakou, one of the world’s largest H2 electrolysers. Courtesy of Navingo The power-to-hydrogen electrolyser in Zhangjiakou is a joint venture between Shell China and Zhangjiakou City Transport Construction Investment Holding Group. The 20 megawatts power-to-hydrogen electrolyser …
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has concluded a time charter contract for a newbuild LNG carrier with compatriot shipping company Mitsui & Co. Illustration only; Courtesy of MOL The LNG carrier has a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres and will be delivered in 2024. It will specifically serve …
Environmental solutions firm Yara and engineering major Linde have joined in on the construction of a 24 MW green hydrogen demonstration plant at Yara’s ammonia production facility in Norway. Courtesy of Yara Yara said it signed a contract with Linde Engineering for the delivery of a green hydrogen demonstration plant …
Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed in its weekly report that U.S. LNG exports went up by five vessels this week from last week. Courtesy of Cheniere In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook for the period between 20 January and 26 January, EIA reports that 25 LNG vessels departed the United …
As part of the CO2 emission reduction endeavour, Spliethoff Group, the Netherlands-based shipowner, has completed its first biofuel trial in cooperation with compatriot biofuels pioneer GoodFuels. Courtesy of BigLift Shipping As informed, the first trial took place between June and November last year on heavy transport vessel (HTV) BigLift Baffin …
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has embarked on a project to build the first electric passenger and cargo ferry that will be pollution free during port stays and approaches and incorporate green hydrogen on an experimental basis. Photo: Balearia This is a new ship concept for the Ibiza-Formentera route which, in …
Danish CO2-reduction tech company Haldor Topsoe has joined the Hydrogen Council to accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen solutions. Courtesy of Haldor Topsoe The Hydrogen Council is a global initiative of leading companies with a long-term ambition to promote hydrogen for the clean energy transition. Roeland Baan, CEO at Haldor …
Earlier this month, Russia’s first dual-fuel RoRo-train ferry Marshal Rokossovsky set out from the Port of Tuzla, Turkey to the Port of Baltiysk, Russia. Photo: Rosmorport The vessel embarked on the voyage after accepting a bunker and supply stocks, FSUE Rosmorport said. Despite inclement weather, the ferry is expected to …
French LNG operator Elengy has signed the first commercial agreements for the satellite storage of LNG at the Reichstett (Bas-Rhin) storage terminal. Illustration only; Courtesy of Rubis Terminal Back in 2019, Elengy partnered up with Rubis Terminal on the development of an LNG storage facility at the Reichstett storage terminal. …
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has delivered Crystal Trinity LPG carrier to compatriot shipowner Kumiai Navigation. Courtesy of KHI In order to effectively reduce GHG emissions from international shipping, more vessels are adopting liquefied gases instead of heavy fuel oil on a global scale. The Crystal Trinity is a …
Ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has classed the first hybrid battery-powered catamaran built by Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. Courtesy of IRClass The Water Metro-01 is the first in a series of 23 such vessels being built by the shipyard in an effort to reduce carbon footprint. The …