Gazprom to resume Nord Stream 2 pipe-laying before year-end
CMA CGM’s third LNG-powered giant delivered
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Nov
CMA CGM’s third ultra-large LNG-powered containership Palais Royal left the Jiangnan shipyard on Changxing Island. Courtesy of CMA CGM The company noted in a brief statement through its social media channels that it is the eighth vessel in its planned 26-strong LNG-powered fleet. In its statement, Hudong-Zhonghua, a unit of
CSL cuts steel for ASKO’s two autonomous, electric ferries
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Nov
The largest commercial shipbuilder in India Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi has hosted a plate cutting ceremony for two autonomous electric ferries being built for Norway-based ASKO Maritime AS. Plate cutting ceremony; Image by Cochin Shipyard TorbjØrn Johannson, Chairman of the board for ASKO & ASKO MARITIME, cut the first steel
World’s 1st zero-emission container vessel, Yara Birkeland, delivered
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Nov
Yara Birkeland; Image courtesy: Vard The long-awaited zero-emission container vessel Yara Birkeland has been delivered to its owner Yara International, Norway-based shipbuilder Vard informed. Upon delivery, the vessel is scheduled to undergo testing for container loading and stability, before it sets sail to a port and test area in Horten
Petronas posts nine-months loss
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Nov
Malaysian energy giant Petronas posted a loss for the nine months of 2020. Courtesy of Petronas The company reported a loss after tax of 19.9 billion Malaysian Ringgit ($4.89 billion), mainly due to impairment loss on assets and lower earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). To note, Petronas
DNV GL suspends Nord Stream 2 work dreading U.S. sanctions
27
Nov
Classification society DNV GL has suspended work on Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project over fears of sanctions by the United States. The United States want to stop the project as it fears the pipeline would strengthen Russia’s economic and political influence over Europe. The United States also has
Kogas completes world’s first STS LNG loading test
27
Nov
South Korea’s Kogas has performed the first ship-to-ship LNG loading verification test. Jeju LNG 2 delivering test volumes to Global Star LNG tanker (Courtesy of Kogas) In its statement on Thursday, Kogas said it deployed the Jeju LNG 2 vessel to supply volumes. The STS LNG operation was completed at
KSOE wins DNV GL’s AIP for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
27
Nov
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has secured an Approval in Principle for its Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power generation system design from the DNV GL classification society. The presentation ceremony was held at the KSOE office in Ulsan, South Korea on November 23. In the power generation system,
LNG Easy eyeing virtual pipeline development in Pakistan
27
Nov
LNG Easy, a unit of LNG Easy Singapore, is eyeing the development of Pakistan’s first-ever virtual LNG pipeline. Courtesy of LNG Easy LNG Easy said in its statement that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Karachi Port, Pakistan Railways and an international oil company. Under the memorandum of
Volkswagen opts for fossil-free car transport operations using biofuel
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Nov
Marine biofuels supplier GoodFuels has been selected by car manufacturer Volkswagen Group to supply biofuel oil (MR1-100 or BFO) for the group’s shipments. The move is said to represent another major step for sustainable shipping in the car carrier segment. As informed, the Depth RoRo carrier Patara was bunkered with 100% GoodFuels’