HAM commissions mobile LNG fueling unit in Calais
Maid of the Mist launches new all-electric, zero-emission ferries
6
Oct
Two next-generation Maid of the Mist ferries installed with all-electric propulsion from ABB have been launched in New York. The newbuilds — the first passenger vessels of their kind in the United States – have been approved to enter service on 6 October 2020, according to ABB. Image Courtesy: ABB
MSC backs hydrogen, biofuels as fuels of the future
6
Oct
MSC Gulsun; Image courtesy: MSC Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source for the future for container shipping. Speaking on decarbonization at Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, MSC Group’s Bud Darr said the
South Africa’s Renergen inks LNG supply deal with Logico
6
Oct
South African domestic natural gas and helium producer Renergen has signed an LNG supply deal with Logico. Courtesy of Renergen Under the agreement, Renergen will supply the liquefied natural gas as fuel at Total’s filling stations along the N3 route between Johannesburg and Durban. Logico is a niche market transport
EIA: U.S. hits new natural gas highs in 2019
6
Oct
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Natural Gas Annual shows that the United States set new records in natural gas production, consumption, and gross exports in 2019. In 2019, dry natural gas production increased by 10 per cent, reaching a record-high average of 93.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d).
GTT bags order for LNG cargo ready VLECs
6
Oct
French liquefied natural gas containment systems specialist GTT has been contracted to design tanks for LNG cargo ready VLEC quartet. Courtesy of GTT The very large ethane carriers are being built on behalf of a ship-owner whose name remains confidential at this stage, GTT said in a statement on Monday.
Chevron closes Noble Energy acquisition
5
Oct
Oil major Chevron has completed its previously announced acquisition of Noble Energy following approval by Noble Energy shareholders. Chevron and Noble Energy entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for Chevron’s acquisition of Noble Energy in an all-stock transaction on 20 July 2020. The transaction was subject to, among other
Finnlines secures loan for hybrid RoRo newbuilds
5
Oct
Finnish ferry operator Finnlines, part of the Italian Grimaldi Group, has secured a loan of EUR 30 million (about $35 million) to finance the acquisition of its three new hybrid cargo vessels. The loan was agreed with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB). Back in 2018, Finnlines ordered the environmentally roll-on/roll-off
Shell-chartered LNG London ticks off bunkering milestone
5
Oct
Belgian inland transportation specialist, Victrol, said LNG London completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering to a cruise vessel in the port of Rotterdam. Courtesy of Victrol In a brief social media statement, Victrol said the operation was completed on October 1. It was a new milestone for LNG Shipping and LNG London,
Volvo notes increased LNG truck interest
5
Oct
Volvo Trucks has noted a rise in interest in suing liquefied natural gas as fuel in heavy-duty transport in Europe. Volvo added that hauliers and transport buyers are increasingly interested in reducing their CO2 emissions and costs through the use of refrigerated liquefied gas as a fuel. Using biogas makes