Bermuda-based Höegh LNG Holdings has completed and signed all documentation for a 10-year FSRU charter with Terminal de Regaseificação de GNL de São Paulo S.A. (TSRP). This concludes the agreements for the binding Heads-of-Agreement unveiled in the interim results for the quarter ended 30 September 2021. TSRP is a subsidiary
KR grants AiP for two green ammonia-fueled ships
South Korean classification society Korean Register (KR) awarded approval in principle (AiP) to two green ammonia-fueled ships at KR’s Seoul branch office on 15 December. Image Courtesy: KR One of the ships is a 60,000 cbm ammonia-fueled ammonia carrier and the other is a 38,000 cbm ammonia carrier/bunkering ship, developed
Zvezda cuts steel for new Arctic LNG 2 carrier
Russian shipyard Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex held a steel-cutting ceremony for the third ARC 7 icebreaking LNG carrier for the Arctic LNG 2 project. Courtesy of Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex Zvezda started cutting steel for the sixth out of 15 ARC 7 ice-class LNG carriers. These Sovcomflot-ordered ships will serve the Arctic
Port of Gothenburg to save CO2 with hybrid service ship
During the second quarter of 2022, service ship Northern Skagerrak will be converted to a hybrid operation. It will collect oily engine room waste, known as sludge, from ships arriving at the Swedish Port of Gothenburg. Photo: Northern Energy & Supply The 700 dwt ship will run mostly using electric
Samsung Heavy bags order for LNG carrier
The year is not over yet for South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) as it received an order for the construction of a liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier. Illustration; Courtesy of Business Wire On 24 December, SHI signed a shipbuilding contract with an undisclosed shipowner in Latin America. The
Sumitomo and Keppel O&M join in on ammonia bunkering in Singapore
Sumitomo Corporation and Keppel Offshore & Marine have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility and implementation of ammonia bunkering in Singapore. Illustration only; Courtesy of NYK Through this MoU, Sumitomo Corporation and Keppel O&M will work on the implementation of ammonia bunkering in Singapore. They are
Höegh LNG Partners updates on FSRU Lampung refinancing
Bermuda-based Höegh LNG Partners has completed a refinancing of the commercial tranche of its PGN FSRU Lampung debt facility and the refinancing of the Neptune debt facility. Courtesy of Höegh LNG On 24 December, Höegh LNG Partners (the Partnership) closed a refinancing of the commercial tranche’s outstanding amount of $15.5 million in full.
World’s 1st zero-emission all-electric tanker launched in Japan
Japanese shipping company Asahi Tanker has launched and named the first of its two next-generation all-electric tankers ordered in 2020. Photo: Asahi Tanker The ceremony took place at Koa Sangyo shipyard in Marugame City, Kagawa, Japan, on 22 December 2021. Named Asahi, the newbuild is scheduled to enter service in
Aqua, Tritium partner up to power electric boats
London-based marine fast-charging network operator, Aqua superPower, and Tritium Holdings, an Australian developer and manufacturer of direct current (DC) fast charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs), have joined forces to electrify transportation on global waterways. Photo: Business Wire/Aqua Aqua superPower has been rolling out its network of marine fast chargers,
Shell is to keep Prelude FLNG closed until safe
Australia’s offshore security regulator has ordered Shell to shut down its Prelude FLNG facility offshore Western Australia, following the fire incident that occurred at the beginning of the month. Courtesy of Shell The Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is located at Browse Basin; 475 kilometres from Broome in Western Australia.
Fluxys awards MT Group Zeebrugge LNG terminal contract
Fluxys Belgium, the operator of the Zeebrugge LNG terminal, has awarded Lithuanian energy infrastructure company MT Group a contract to work on the terminal expansion. Courtesy of MT Group MT Group signed a €14 million ($15.8 million) contract specifically with Fluxys LNG; an affiliate of Fluxys Belgium operating 4,000 km
World’s 1st LH2 carrier Suiso Frontier departs for Australia
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) said the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier Suiso Frontier left Japan to pick up its first cargo in Australia. Large liquefied hydrogen carrier (image of 40,000 cbm × 4 tanks); Courtesy of Kawasaki Heavy Industries KHI built the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier