Uniper’s LNG Terminal Wilhelmshaven (LTeW) is re-evaluating previous plans for an LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Courtesy of LTeW The company has taken this step because of market players’ reluctance to make binding bookings for import capacities at the planned terminal in the current circumstances. The procedure for gauging interest
Høglund, HB Hunte unveil tank concept for LPG, CO2 transportation
Norway-based maritime solutions provider Høglund Marine Solutions has, in collaboration with Germany’s HB Hunte Engineering, developed a tank concept for LPG and CO2 transportation, based on existing technology. As informed, the new system more than doubles current vessel cargo capacity to transport liquefied CO2, representing a vital step forward in the
ESL Shipping: Bothnia Bulk project significantly cuts air pollution
The Swedish-Finnish Bothnia Bulk project has achieved a significant reduction in air pollution from maritime transport with the help of two EU co-funded LNG-fuelled vessels and supporting infrastructure. As informed, total CO2 emissions per transport work have decreased by up to 50% compared with conventional vessels in operation. In addition, other
EMEC to fuse tidal power and flow batteries for green hydrogen
European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has purchased a 1.8 MWh vanadium flow battery (VFB) system from Invinity Energy Systems. EMEC will deploy the flow battery at its tidal energy test site on the island of Eday. A world-first project will combine flow battery technology with tidal power to produce continuous
GasLog launches Cheniere-chartered LNG newbuild
Greece-based LNG shipper GasLog reached a new milestone with its fleet expansion program. Courtesy of GasLog The company noted in a brief statement through its social media channels that the SN2311 was launched at the Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard in South Korea. The vessel, to be named GasLog Wellington, will
NYK takes full control of Green Zeebrugge LNG bunkering vessel
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line), said the Marine LNG Zeebrugge joint venture, set up to manage the Gas4Sea brand has been dissolved. Illustration courtesy of Port of Zeebrugge To remind, the joint venture was established by NYK Line, Engie and Mitsubishi Corporation as an LNG bunkering unit. The partners additionally
Venice Energy inks Port Adelaide LNG project deal
Australian developer Venice Energy has signed a project agreement with Flinders Ports for the development of an LNG import facility in Port Adelaide. Illustration courtesy of Flinders Ports A concept design has been agreed upon by both companies that will guide the development of two new operating berths as well
TMC Compressors picked for Maran Gas LNG newbuilds
TMC Compressors (TMC) has been chosen to supply the marine compressed air system for Maran Gas Maritime LNG tanker newbuilds. Courtesy of TMC Compressors The vessels are being constructed at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) yard in South Korea. TMC’s scope of work is to deliver three service
MISC wins BV concept approvals for FSRU conversion
MISC Berhad, a Malaysia-based provider of energy-related maritime solutions and services, has received concept approval certificates from classification society Bureau Veritas for the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) solution, converted from the company’s Puteri and Puteri Satu-class vessels. As informed, the entire certification process was managed by Eaglestar Marine
Sempra expects ECA FID in Q4 2020
San Diego-based energy company and LNG operator Sempra Energy could reach the final investment decision for the Energía Costa Azul (ECA) project in the fourth quarter of the year. Courtesy of ECA LNG The company has continued working with local authorities as well as the highest levels of the Mexican