French engineering company GTT, compatriot naval consultancy and engineering firm Alwena Shipping and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) shipyard have received approval in principle (AiP) from the classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) for a new concept, combining LNG retrofit and jumboization applied to large containerships. Photo: GTT As informed, GTT
LR approves Norwegian zero-emission self-unloading bulker
Norwegian shipowner Egil Ulvan Rederi has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its zero-emission self-discharging hydrogen-fueled bulk carrier. With Orca. Courtesy of Egil Ulvan Rederi The AiP for the vessel that will be fully zero-emission in all operations was awarded after the completion
Chevron buys Renewable Energy Group
U.S. energy major Chevron will acquire the outstanding shares of renewable fuels firm Renewable Energy Group for $3.15 billion in cash. Illustration only; Courtesy of Chevron The acquisition combines renewable fuels production of Renewable Energy Group with Chevron’s large manufacturing, distribution, and marketing position. “REG was a founder of the
Chasing carbon capture and sequestration options in one of the largest ports in U.S.
Houston-based oil and gas company Talos Energy has joined forces with the U.S. Port of Corpus Christi Authority and compatriot energy company Howard Midstream Energy Partners (HEP) to pursue carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) opportunities at the Port of Corpus Christi. Talos reported on Monday that it has entered into
After BP and Equinor, Shell ditching Russian business and TotalEnergies withholding capital for new projects
Oil and gas major Shell has joined other companies like BP and Equinor in a decision to exit Russia-related businesses following Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the widespread sanctions the country and its companies have been facing. Meanwhile, French major TotalEnergies has said it will no longer provide capital for
Oilex awaits licence for carbon capture and storage project in UK
Australia-based and AIM-listed Oilex, which has been focusing on carbon-neutral gas production in conjunction with carbon capture and storage (CCS), is hoping to get a licence from the UK authorities, which would enable it to move forward with its proposed Medway Hub CCS project in the UK. As part of