U.S. oil major Chevron has adopted a 2050 net-zero aspiration for upstream Scope 1 and 2 emissions and set a new GHG intensity target for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, expected to be reached by 2028. Direct Scope 1 emissions include the six Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases (GHG), which …

Belgium-based tanker shipping company Euronav has completed a B30 biofuel test on its Suezmax vessel Statia. Image Courtesy: Euronav Euronav bunkered 1,502 MT of a B30 biodiesel blend manufactured by BP on the 150,205 dwt Statia. As explained, the biofuel is composed of 30% advanced carbon-neutral biofuel mixed with 70% …

NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers’ newbuild MPP Katori, a next-generation energy-saving ship, entered the Japanese port of Nanao for the first time on 6 October. Courtesy of NYK The vessel entered the port of Nanao in Ishikawa prefecture, transporting wind turbine equipment. Before that, it loaded at the port of …

Qatar’s state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Petroleum has changed its name to reflect its new strategy focused on the energy transition. Qatar Petroleum’s new name and logo The company changed its name to QatarEnergy, according to information on its social media channels. The name is also accompanied by a …

Texas-based oil and gas engineer KBR says its ammonia technology is picked by ACME Group for its green ammonia project in Oman. Representative image; Courtesy of ACME Group ACME Group is planning to set up a green ammonia project at the Port of Duqm in Oman. The plant will be …

Northern Lights, Shell’s joint venture with energy majors Equinor and TotalEnergies, has placed an order for two LNG-powered, wind-assisted CO2 carriers at China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC). Under the contract, the Chinese shipbuilder will build two vessels, each with a cargo size of 7,500 cbm and a length of 130 …

UK-based small-scale LNG company Avenir LNG has announced the delivery of LNG bunkering and supply vessel (LBV) Avenir Aspiration, the first out of four coming from the Nantong CIMC SOE shipyard. Courtesy of Avenir LNG The Avenir Aspiration is a dual-purpose, 7,500-cubic metres LNG bunkering and supply vessel (LBV). It …

Fugro has secured a monitoring contract by Saipem to support the construction of a liquid natural gas (LNG) jetty for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field offshore Senegal and Mauritania. Beginning in December, Fugro will deploy its InclinoCam vision technology to install more than 190 piles, working from a jack-up barge, over a …

ENN LNG, a subsidiary of Chinese energy company ENN, and U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy have signed a 13-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA). Courtesy of ENN Cheniere Marketing will supply approximately 0.9 million tonnes per year of LNG to ENN LNG for 13 years. The start is in …

Australian energy company Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has started the hydrogen export study after appointing three consultants to evaluate the export of green hydrogen using compressed hydrogen shipping technology. As disclosed, the objective of the HyExport study is to demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial advantages of GEV’s compressed hydrogen …