Industry partners Shift Clean Energy, SeaTech and energy company Vitol have teamed up for a marine electrification project to deliver Singapore’s first hybrid bunker tankers. As part of the project, up to four hybrid tankers will be designed by SeaTech using Shift’s energy storage systems (ESS). The vessels in question
GTT: Ukraine-Russian situation could affect LNG tank orders
French LNG containment specialist GTT said the execution of certain contracts is at risk, mainly LNG carriers for Arctic projects, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Courtesy of GTT GTT says it is closely monitoring the evolution of the situation in Ukraine and Russia. The group expresses its solidarity with
Cheniere and Engie extend LNG supply deal
U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy has agreed with French energy major Engie to amend the LNG sale and purchase agreement from June 2021. Courtesy of Cheniere In June 2021, the parties signed the agreement under which Cheniere is to supply LNG to Engie. Under the SPA, Engie agreed to buy around 0.9
EU outlines actions to eliminate dependence on Russian fossil fuels
In light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the European Commission has proposed an outline of a plan, which is supposed to make European Union member states independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. This could reduce Europe’s demand for Russian gas by two-thirds before the end
Baker Hughes scores order for Plaquemines LNG
Venture Global LNG has granted Baker Hughes a contract to provide an LNG system for the first phase of the Plaquemines LNG project in Louisiana. Courtesy of Venture Global LNG The liquefaction train system (LTS) is helping to lower construction and operational costs with an approach that enables faster installation.
New Fortress to proceed with Sri Lanka LNG
NY-based gas-to-power developer New Fortress Energy will continue with the plans for the Sri Lanka LNG project after the country’s court discharged the opposing development. Illustration only; Courtesy of New Fortress Energy NFE issued this statement following a favorable ruling on 4 March by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
WinGD dual-fuel engines for PIL’s 14,000 TEU ammonia-ready boxships
Swiss engine designer WinGD has been contracted to provide engines for LNG dual-fuel ammonia-ready boxships ordered by Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL). The four 14,000 TEU containerships, being built at the Jiangnan shipyard in China, will feature WinGD X92DF-2.0 dual-fuel engines capable of operating on both gas and
U.S. bans Russian oil, LNG, and coal imports while UK moves to phase out Russian oil imports
Wärtsilä to deliver tech for SeaRoad LNG-fueled RoRo
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will supply engines, fuel storage tanks, gas equipment, and electrical systems for a new LNG-fueled RoRo Germany’s shipbuilder FSG is building for Australian operator SeaRoad. Courtesy of FSG In September 2021, FSG received an order for the construction of a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel with LNG
Port of Rotterdam raising new land for ‘green’ companies
At Maasvlakte 2, 55ha of land is being reclaimed from the sea for companies that make renewable fuels and chemical products. Marine engineering company Van Oord recently started with the project, during which the contractor will deliver a total of 5 million m3 of dredged sand onto the southern part