Technology company ABB has won a contract with China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd for supplying a full scope of integrated solutions for P&O Ferries’ two new vessels. Under the deal, ABB will supply electric, digital and connected solutions for the newbuild pair, including Azipod propulsion and energy storage. P&O super-ferries
To support Singapore’s harbour craft industry’s transition towards a low-carbon future, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have launched a joint call for proposals on the electrification of harbour craft. A total of S$9 million from the Maritime GreenFuture Fund will be
Cryopeak and Sumitomo Corporation have joined forces to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker-fuels supply chain in North America. Illustration only (Courtesy of Port of Vancouver) More specifically, Cryopeak LNG Solutions Corporation, a Richmond BC based portfolio company of BP Energy Partners, and Sumitomo aim to develop the supply
Japan’s Hokkaido Electric Power said it has received its first US LNG cargo at the Ishikari regasification terminal, widening fuel sources for the adjacent power plant. Image: Hokkaido Electric Power The 177,000-cbm Shinshu Maru, owned by a venture of Jera and NYK, delivered the cargo from the Freeport terminal in
Image courtesy: Stena Swedish Stena Group is developing a solution to use recycled batteries in charging stations at ports. The project is targeting the development of a new type of energy storage, similar to very large powerbanks, which will be essential for the quick charging of electric ferries in the
The Inpex-led Ichthys liquefied natural gas project near Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Courtesy of Inpex In a brief social media statement, Inpex noted the Energy Advance LNG tanker departed the facility on Sunday, September 20. The tanker left Ichthys LNG onshore facilities with the 200th cargo. Inpex added that the
U.S. LNG export project developer Venture Global LNG has unveiled changes in the company’s corporate governance. Courtesy of Venture Global LNG Michael Sabel will assume the role of CEO of the company starting October 1, 2020. Robert Pender will continue to serve the company as Executive Co-Chairman, a new officer
India has upped the liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports during the month of August. Courtesy of Petronet LNG The oil ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell notes that LNG imports reached 2.97 billion cubic meters in August. This is an increase over the 2.82 billion cubic meters of LNG imported