Chariot, an Africa-focused transitional energy company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dutch Port of Rotterdam International, a global energy hub and Europe’s largest seaport which handles a significant portion of Europe’s total energy demand. As informed, the MoU represents a first step towards establishing supply chains …

Chinese shipyard Jiangnan has ordered tank design for two large LNG carriers (LNGCs) it is building for Adnoc from the French LNG containment specialist GTT. Courtesy of Jiangnan On 5 April, GTT said in a statement that it received in March order from its partner the Chinese shipyard, a subsidiary …

Australian energy company Santos has made what it described as an important step on the path towards a final investment decision on the Dorado project located offshore Australia, which is expected in mid-2022. Australia’s Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, in a statement on Tuesday welcomed a significant step …

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has awarded carbon capture and storage (CCUS) licenses to Equinor, Horisont Energi, and Vår Energi. Illustration; Courtesy of Horisont Energi CCUS is necessary for achieving the climate goals. Carbon transport and storage infrastructure (CCS) is crucial for providing CO2 solutions on a commercial basis. Safe …

Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR), shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and shipping company MISC via its subsidiary, AET, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development and construction of two very large crude carriers which can be operated on zero-emission fuel. Left to right: SHI President and CEO …

Having played a pivotal role in the advancement of marine renewable energies in France, the SEM-REV test site is ready for infrastructure upgrades to respond to the needs of the growing offshore renewable energy sector. SEM-REV test site (Courtesy of Centrale Nantes) SEM-REV is one of the first European sites …

UK–based small-scale LNG company Avenir LNG and Lithuanian gas supplier Achema have organised the first LNG ship delivery to the small-scale Klaipeda LNG terminal in Lithuania. Illustration; Courtesy of Klaipedos Nafta On 1 April, Avenir’s 7,500 cubic metres LNG transport vessel Avenir Aspiration loaded the molecules on behalf of Achema …

Hamburg-based maritime services company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) and the Norwegian ammonia specialist Amon Maritime have decided to form a 50/50 joint venture named Ula Ship Management. Contract signing with André Risholm (left), Founder & CEO Amon Maritime, and Nick Topham, Managing Director of BSM Deutschland. Courtesy of BSM The …

A consortium of shipping stakeholders, coordinated by the technology group Wärtsilä, is working to develop demonstrators for two-stroke and four-stroke marine engines running on ammonia fuel. The Ammonia 2-4 project, with participation from naval architects C-Job, classification society DNV, shipowner MSC and the National Research Council (CNR) of Italy, aims …

French geophysical services firm CGG and Dubai-based energy engineering company Kent will work together on CCUS development and hydrogen production and supply. Carbon Capture installations; Courtesy of CGG The parties announced a strategic partnership to work together on realising decarbonisation opportunities. CGG and Kent will be providing ‘end-to-end’ services across …