French energy major Total will collaborate with Microsoft as strategic partners to further digital transformation and support progress toward net-zero emissions. Courtesy of Total Total’s plan is to reach 35 gigawatts of renewable electrical capacity in 2025 and then nearly 100 gigawatt in 2030, while Microsoft has made a commitment
Unimore and Snam to promote research on hydrogen
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore) and Italian infrastructure operator Snam signed a framework agreement to promote research, development and training projects in the hydrogen sector. Illustration only; Courtesy of MHI The agreement for launching joint initiatives is based on Unimore’s research and technology transfer skills and Snam’s
Gasum opens Malmö LNG fueling station
Eni completes agreement over the restart of Damietta LNG
Italy’s Eni completed the agreement with partners, ensuring the resumption of production at the Damietta liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Egypt. Courtesy of UFG The agreement was signed in December 2020 between Eni, the Egyptian government, the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)
Tokyo Gas commissions Hitachi LNG tank 2
Japanese gas utility, Tokyo Gas completed the construction of a pipeline and the second LNG tank at the Hitachi LNG terminal. Courtesy of Tokyo Gas The company said on Thursday that the 92.6-km pipeline between Hitachi and Kamisu has commenced gas service on March 1. The second storage tank at
Maersk, partners set sights on ammonia bunkering at Port of Singapore
Maritime industry leaders have embarked upon a feasibility study aimed at establishing a comprehensive supply chain for the provision of green ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering at the Port of Singapore. The companies taking part in the project include A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S, Fleet Management Limited, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Maersk
Qatar Petroleum takes aim at new LNG carrier designs
Qatar Petroleum has signed a multi-party deal with a number of LNG players to develop new medium and large liquefied natural gas carrier designs. Illustration only. Courtesy of Saga LNG Shipping The company said on Wednesday it has formed ties with LNT Marine, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and
Snam, SIAD partner on small- and mid-scale LNG
Italy’s energy infrastructure operator Snam has signed an agreement with SIAD to cooperate in the small- and mid-scale LNG sector. Courtesy of Snam The two companies aim to boost the use of LNG and Bio-LNG as alternative fuels. Under the agreement, the pair have agreed to build small- and medium-sized
SAAM to get El Salvador LNG-dedicated tugs
SAAM Towage is expanding its fleet in Central America with two additional tugboats set to serve the Energía del Pacífico (EDP) LNG terminal in El Salvador. Courtesy of SAAM SAAM Towage, a towage unit of Chilean company Sociedad Matriz SAAM, will soon take delivery of SAAM Acaxual and SAAM Centzunat.
Offshore wind vessel first to feature electric VSPs
The two first electric Voith Schneider Propellers (eVSP) ever manufactured will be soon installed in a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) being built by Gondan Shipbuilders for Østensjø Rederi. According to the shipyard, the eVSPs arrived last week at its main facilities in Castropol, Asturias, in Spain, and are