MAGPIE (sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs) project says it works toward greener logistics in European ports, leading to emission-free and fully digitalised ports by 2050. Photo: Guido Pijper; Courtesy of Port of Rotterdam MAGPIE’s goal is to lead to a breakthrough in the use of green energy
Southern Hemisphere’s 1st all-electric ferry launched in NZ
East by West Ferries has officially launched Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric, zero-emission passenger ferry. The launching ceremony took place in Wellington, New Zealand, last month. Photo: Stellar Studio The vessel, which will help Wellington achieve its aim of being a carbon-neutral city by 2050, is powered
Texas LNG and Enbridge sign pipeline agreement
Texas LNG Brownsville, developing an LNG export terminal in South Texas, has signed a long-term pipeline gas supply agreement with Enbridge. Courtesy of Texas LNG Texas LNG Brownsville is a controlled subsidiary of Glenfarne Group. It is developing a 4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) LNG export terminal in the
World’s largest dual-fuel car carriers ordered in China
Jiangnan Shipyard and China Shipbuilding Trading, units of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), have received an order for the construction of two “world’s largest” dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). Photo: SAIC Motor The two 7,600 CEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel ocean-going vehicle carriers will be built for
Alfa Laval bags new orders amid increased interest in LPG as fuel
Due to increased demand for solutions related to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel, Swedish company Alfa Laval has secured new orders for FCM LPG, a low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) that can work with LPG cargo handling systems. FCM LPG; Source: Alfa Laval Namely, TGE Marine Gas Engineering, a
Gen X Energy, ACE join in on Philippines LNG and hydrogen-fueled plant
Singapore-based Gen X Energy enters into a joint venture with ACE Enexor, a subsidiary of AC Energy, to develop Batangas Clean Energy LNG and green hydrogen powered plant in the Philippines. LNG terminal in Batangas City; Illustration only; Courtesy of First Gen Batangas Clean Energy (BCE) is a 1,100 megawatts
ExxonMobil joins pledge for net-zero in oil & gas operations by 2050
Finally catching up with its rivals, U.S. oil and gas giant ExxonMobil has revealed its ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets by 2050, backed by a comprehensive approach to develop detailed emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and assets. The net-zero ambition is contained in the company’s
TEN’s LNG carrier TENERGY delivered and chartered
Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) announced the delivery of the new LNG carrier TENERGY in South Korea and immediate charter to a major end-user. Illustration only; Courtesy of TEN TEN now took delivery of its latest LNG carrier newbuild from the South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries. Named
France LNG Shipping signs LNGC charter deal with EDF
French ship-owning company France LNG Shipping has signed a long-term charter deal for a new LNG carrier with EDF LNG Shipping, a subsidiary of Electricité de France. The post France LNG Shipping… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Sinopec gets 1st Qatar LNG cargo from new agreement
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has received the first LNG cargo from the ten-year LNG sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy. Illustration only; Courtesy of Sinopec Back in March 2021, Sinopec signed the agreement with Qatar’s state-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy, formerly known as Qatar Petroleum. The deal specifically stated
In focus: Net-zero future initiatives gathering momentum amid restrictions imposed by raging pandemic
Building a sustainable future in a pandemic-ridden world is no easy feat, however, the energy and maritime industry has shown a great determination to overcome obstacles in its quest to accelerate decarbonisation and establish a more balanced, lower-carbon energy mix, paving the way towards the net-zero future. Premium content Checking
Novatek: 2021 natural gas and LNG production and sales climbed
Russia’s natural gas producer Novatek published its 2021 preliminary operating data showing that both production and sales of natural gas, including LNG, went up compared to 2020. Courtesy of Novatek Preliminary 2021 total natural gas sales volumes, including volumes of LNG, aggregated 75.81 billion cubic metres (bcm), representing an increase of