BioLNG has been touted as the fuel that will enable the decarbonization of maritime and road transport. Illustration only (Courtesy of Port of Rotterdam) A joint paper issued by the European Biogas Association (EBA), Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), the Natural & Bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe), and SEA-LNG, demonstrates the benefits of
European Union’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, published on 19 November and targeting as much as 300 GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2050, also outlines the goal of supporting green hydrogen production. In anticipation of the launch of the new Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, it is ever so evident that
The construction of the first Dutch bio-LNG installation kicked off in Amsterdam Westpoort. Courtesy of Nordsol The project is being developed by Renewi, Nordsol and Shell. In its statement, the Bunnik-based Nordsol said the new bio-LNG installation is an extension for the current processing of, among other things, outdated products
Ocean Infinity has signed a contract for eight 78-metre, optionally crewed robotic vessels as part of the next phase of its ‘Armada‘ fleet. According to the company, these fuel-efficient, onshore-controlled vessels will initially only utilise a skeleton crew onboard. In due course they will work with no personnel offshore whilst
Russian Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex said it has cut the steel for the lead vessel in the ice-class ARC7 LNG tanker series. Courtesy of Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex To remind, the vessels built by the Russian shipyard will be deployed for the Novatek-led Arctic LNG 2 project in the Russian Arctic. Zvezda
The U.S. engineering and consulting solutions provider NV5 has secured an $8 million LNG upgrade deal. The company said in its statement the contract is for a Northeast Utility, without disclosing further information. The deal covers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to upgrade a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility
Normand Scorpion vessel; Source: Solstad Offshore Norwegian offshore shipowner Solstad Offshore has received a contract extension from Inpex for the provision of two anchor handlers to support drilling for the Ichthys LNG development in Australia. Solstad was awarded a contract by Inpex for the provision of two anchor handling tug
Norway’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) giant Höegh LNG posted a loss for the third quarter of 2020. Courtesy of Höegh LNG The company recorded a net loss of $2.6 million, down from a $2.9 million profit in the previous quarter. Total income for the quarter reached $81.8 million,
Spanish shipping company Baleària completed the first liquefied natural bunkering in the port of Almeria. Courtesy of Baleària The company said in its statement that the operation was carried out in cooperation with the Almeria Port Authority and the LNG supplier ESK. LNG bunkering was carried out via truck-to-ship method