Germany has revealed plans to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in the near future in an effort to reduce its dependence on Russian gas. Photo: LTeW This was announced by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a special session of the Bundestag on 27 February 2022 addressing Russia’s attack …
U.S. engineering company KBR has been granted a contract to provide professional services to energy giant Shell for hydrogen liquefaction development. Illustration only; Courtesy of KBR KBR will provide technical solutions as part of concept studies to advance technology for large-scale hydrogen liquefaction. This is an alternative method for long-distance …
The Nordic Hydrogen Partnership (NHP) has been granted financing by Nordic Innovation, extending its hydrogen collaboration project in the Nordic countries. Illustration only; Courtesy of Norsk Hydrogenforum Nordic Innovation has granted Nordic Hydrogen Partnership funding to continue to push the deployment of heavy-duty hydrogen transport and infrastructure through the Next …
The delivery ceremony for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC), described by China Classification Society (CCS) as the world’s first, has been held today, 28 February, at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC). The delivery of Yuan Rui Yang to the shipping company COSCO is said …
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine (RMC) has started the construction of the first of two RoPax car and passenger ferries that the Australian shipping company Spirit of Tasmania ordered. Courtesy of RMC The shipyard held a traditional steel-cutting ceremony for the Spirit of Tasmania IV in Rauma, Finland on 28 February. …
Australian energy giant Santos has teamed up with South Korea’s green energy company SK E&S on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. Illustration only; Courtesy of Santos Santos, SK E&S, K-CCUS Association, CO2CRC, and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support and collaborate in …
Lithuanian LNG terminal operator Klaipedos Nafta (KN) has approved a decision on the acquisition of the FSRU Independence from Hoegh LNG at the end of its lease agreement in 2024. Courtesy of Klaipedos Nafta Shareholders of KN approved the acquisition of the FSRU Independence as well as the terms for …
Swedish tanker operator Terntank has taken delivery of the second 100% biofuel compatible chemical and product tanker that emits no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations. Tern Fors, the last in a series of two vessels that combine a dual-fuel powered engine that uses liquefied biogas (LBG) or …
After changing its name to Seapeak, Bermuda-based shipping company Teekay LNG Partners makes additional organizational updates. Courtesy of Seapeak In October, Teekay LNG Partners and Stonepeak entered into a merger agreement. Therefore, Stonepeak had set to buy all the issued and outstanding common units representing limited partner units in Teekay LNG for …
As the Netherlands paces towards fulfilling its ambition of becoming climate-neutral by 2050, its energy system is undergoing substantial change with an increasing share of renewable energy. Surplus electricity produced by offshore wind and other renewables can be used to meet the growing demand for green hydrogen, even in case …