Inovyn, a subsidiary of UK-based oil and gas company Ineos, has joined forces with Dutch bunkering company VT Group to develop Europe’s first bulk liquid chemical barge powered by hydrogen. As informed, the Dutch partner plans to retrofit an existing barge with hydrogen technology, replacing the gas-oil combustion technology.
Korean shipyards order GTT tank design for 3 new LNG carriers
Korean shipyards Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) have ordered the tank design for three new LNG carriers from French containment specialist GTT. Illustration only; Courtesy of HHI HHI will build two of these LNG carriers, while HSHI is constructing the third one. The Korean shipyards
Wärtsilä and RINA join in on a hydrogen fuel solution to meet climate goals
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä, together with class society RINA other stakeholders, is working on delivering a solution with hydrogen as fuel. Courtesy of Wärtsilä The other stakeholders include ABB, Helbio, a subsidiary of Metacon AB, the Liberian Registry, and an energy major. Their goal is to have a solution
TECO 2030: Port of Narvik to build hydrogen-powered high-speed boat
Norway’s cleantech company TECO 2030 is leading a project group that will build a hydrogen-powered high-speed vessel for the Port of Narvik. The Port of Narvik in northern Norway needs a new workboat which should be both fast and emissions-free. Together with eight project partners, it is now seeking public
Sval Energi and Storegga looking into carbon storage potential offshore Norway
Norwegian energy company Sval Energi has joined forces with the UK-based carbon management business Storegga Geotechnologies to investigate carbon storage potential on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Sval Energi reported on Wednesday that it entered into an agreement with Storegga to explore joint business opportunities for carbon storage off the
Foran Energy and Cheniere ink long-term LNG SPA
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere and Chinese city gas supplier Foran Energy have signed a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA). Illustration only; Courtesy of Cheniere To be precise, Cheniere‘s subsidiary Cheniere Marketing has entered into this binding 20-year LNG SPA. The SPA follows the heads of agreement that subsidiaries
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Langh Ship orders multi-fuel MPP vessel trio
Finland-based shipping company Langh Ship has ordered three muti-fuel multipurpose (MPP) dry cargo vessels which will serve Outokumpu on the short sea lane between Finland and continental Europe. Finnish steel manufacturer Outokumpu has entered a long-term time charter with Langh Ship for the three 7,800 dwt newbuildings that will be
Japan’s Inpex makes organisational changes for climate goals
Japan’s oil and gas producer Inpex has reported a series of organisational, executive officer, and personnel changes, with the aim to advance towards its carbon-neutral goals. Illustration only; Courtesy of Inpex Inpex is Japan’s largest exploration and production company, currently involved in projects like the Ichthys LNG project in Australia.
Corsica Linea to operate first LNG-fuelled ferry in 2022
French ferry operator Corsica Linea has revealed that it expects to take delivery of its first liquified natural gas (LNG)-powered roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry in July next year. The ferry, which was named A Galeotta, measures 206 meters in length and will be able to achieve a speed of 20
FSRU Exquisite repaired by N-KOM
Qatar-based Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) shipyard has completed drydocking and repairs for floating storage and regasification unit FSRU Exquisite. Courtesy of N-KOM N-KOM’s work on the FRSU also included ballast water treatment system retrofit, various equipment, and systems overhaul, with modification and testing. The vessel has been providing LNG
Cheniere produces 1st LNG at Sabine Pass Train 6
Cheniere Partners, a partnership established by the U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere, says that LNG was produced for the first time at Train 6 of the Sabine Pass facility. Illustration only; Courtesy of Cheniere Cheniere Partners made a positive final investment decision in May 2019. The partnership then issued full notice