Energy Transfer, SK Gas ink long-term Lake Charles LNG supply deal
Höegh LNG appoints new CEO
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May
Norway’s floating terminal projects company Höegh LNG has appointed Erik Nyheim as the new president and CEO, effective from mid-August 2022. Illustration only; Courtesy of Höegh LNG Erik Nyheim comes from the position of a partner in Boston Consulting Group’s Norwegian office. There, he has led their maritime practice since
NYK inks long-term charter with CNOOC for six new LNG carriers
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May
Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), through its subsidiary, has signed a long-term charter contract with CNOOC Gas and Power Singapore Trading & Marketing, a group company of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. Courtesy of NYK According to NYK, the company
BV grants GTT approval for ballast-free LNG bunker vessel
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May
The classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded approval in principle to French LNG containment specialist GTT for its ballast-free LNG bunkering and feeder vessel. Mock-up of the GTT’s Shear-Water LNG vessel; Courtesy of GTT Last year, GTT announced that it has obtained, with its partner Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a
C-Job, LH2 Europe present new liquid hydrogen tanker design
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May
C-Job Naval Architects LH2 Europe have developed the ship design for a new liquid hydrogen tanker to revolutionise the renewable energy market in Europe. Courtesy of C-Job C-Job says it has designed a brand new class of liquid hydrogen tanker in partnership with LH2 Europe. The design is a critical
Gasunie and Vopak join in on hydrogen terminal infrastructure
4
May
Gasunie and Vopak want to jointly develop terminal infrastructure for imports of hydrogen into Northwest Europe via Dutch and German ports. Illustration; Courtesy of GATE Gasunie and Vopak have therefore entered into a cooperation agreement. They will specifically develop future open access hydrogen import terminal infrastructure. Previously, the companies have
UAE and India to collaborate on clean energy and green hydrogen
3
May
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar and Indian conglomerate firm Reliance Industries want to explore opportunities for collaboration in green hydrogen, which is a priority for the UAE and India. TA’ZIZ EDC & PVC agreement; Courtesy of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company (TA’ZIZ) and Reliance signed the shareholder agreement
Equinor and ONGC seal the deal to collaborate on energy projects in India
3
May
Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor has gained access to the Indian energy market by joining forces with the government-owned company Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to participate in several projects, including renewables and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCS). ONGC and Equinor signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
GoodFuels joins LSB as interest in advanced biofuels grows in maritime sector
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May
Dutch GoodFuels has joined the advanced biofuels coalition LSB, a coalition of biofuels technology developers and producers committed to decarbonising the shipping sector. The coalition represents eleven companies from eight countries and supports the EU target for climate neutrality by 2050 and the need for more ambitious 2030 intermediate targets.
Havila Kystruten takes delivery of second eco-friendly hybrid cruise ship
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May
Norwegian shipping company Havila Kystruten has taken delivery of its second eco-friendly hybrid-powered cruise ship Havila Castor at Tersan shipyard in Turkey. According to the company, the ship is expected to arrive in Bergen around 5 May and start sailing the Bergen-Kirkenes coastal route on 10 May. Havila Castor. Courtesy