Focusing on methanol as a fuel for climate-friendly shipping, technology company Rolls-Royce aims to set standards in high-speed methanol engines. Photo: Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems is currently working on mtu engines for use with methanol. The new high-speed four-stroke engines, which are based on mtu technologies, are planned
NFE to develop LNG and ammonia energy hub in Mauritania
Gas-to-power developer New Fortress Energy (NFE) will develop an energy hub, including natural gas, power, LNG, and blue ammonia, using existing offshore gas reserves off the coast of Mauritania. Illustration only; Courtesy of New Fortress Energy The U.S. company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Under
Siem Offshore bags new deals for Australian ops
Norwegian shipping company Siem Offshore has secured long-term contracts for two platform supply vessels (PSVs), which will carry out operations offshore Australia. Siem Offshore reported on Tuesday that it had entered into a contract with an unnamed, long-term client in Australia for PSVs Siem Pilot and Siem Thiima. The contract
Svanehøj hits record in orders due to LNG-fueled newbuilds increase
Danish marine pump manufacturer Svanehøj says it has quadrupled its sales of fuel pump solutions in 2021 as a record year for new LNG-fueled shipbuilding contracts. Courtesy of Svanehøj Demand for LNG-fuelled newbuilds is growing across the shipping industry. Because of this, Svanehøj says it is heading for an all-time
RiverCell consortium: Fuel cell unit passes safety testing
Advent Technologies Holdings’ fuel cell unit for the maritime sector – developed within the frame of the RiverCell Consortium – has passed safety testing, as well as a safety assessment completed by classification society DNV. RiverCell, a demonstration project supported by a consortium of partners, was initiated in 2015 and
Venture Global and CNOOC ink 2 LNG sales and purchase deals
U.S. LNG export project developer Venture Global and a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have signed two new deals to supply the Chinese market with LNG. Illustration only; Courtesy of Venture Global The U.S. LNG exporter and CNOOC Gas & Power Group Co. announced the execution of a 20-year
TotalEnergies signs deals with Oman on Marsa LNG
French energy major TotalEnergies has signed a series of agreements with the Sultanate of Oman for the development of low-carbon natural gas projects, including Marsa LNG establishment. Illustration only; Courtesy of SOHAR Port and Freezone In Oman, TotalEnergies produces LNG through its participation in the Oman LNG/Qalhat LNG liquefaction complex.
Rotterdam to give a boost to shore power at port
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the municipality of Rotterdam are exploring possibilities of installing more shore-based power at the port’s terminals to reduce CO2 emissions and air pollution. As explained, the authorities want shore-based power to be available in the container, cruise, and liquid bulk sectors. To this effect,
LNG-fueled CLdN Faustine to serve Gothenburg-Zeebrugge route
Luxembourg-based shipping group CLdN’s LNG-fueled newbuild CLdN Faustine will serve the route between the Port of Gothenburg and Zeebrugge, bringing environmental benefits. Courtesy of Gothenburg Port Authority On 20 December, CLdN’s newbuild vessel made its first call at the Port of Gothenburg. CLdN Faustine runs on liquefied natural gas or
Samsung Heavy develops new FLNG mooring system
South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has independently developed a new mooring system for floating LNG production, storage, and unloading facilities (FLNG). Illustration only; Coral Sul FLNG; Courtesy of SHI FLNG is a complex offshore plant capable of mining natural gas from the sea, refining it, liquefying it into