The formation of the new shipping company CoolCo, with Eastern Pacific Shipping and Golar LNG as shareholders, has now been completed. Courtesy of Golar LNG On 1 July, Cool Company said that it acquired from Golar Management the management organisation responsible for the technical and commercial management of its LNG
Vestas to test hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessel at Norther offshore wind farm
Vestas, in collaboration with Windcat Workboats, is launching a pilot programme to explore how a hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV) can help reduce carbon emissions from offshore service operations. Developed by Windcat Workboats and its sister company CMB.Tech, who recently said this was the world’s first hydrogen-powered CTV, the vessel features
DNV approves Vale’s multi-fuel tank design in a ‘major’ advance for low-carbon fuels adoption
Brazilian mining company Vale has received approval in principle from the classification society DNV for its design incorporating multi-fuel tanks on iron ore carriers, developed as a result of the project seeking to adopt alternative, lower-carbon fuels for shipping. DNV performed an independent assessment of the design to verify its
France to get first high-powered hydrogen barge for electrification of ships at berth
Améthyste, ArianeGroup, Cetim, HDF Energy, Rubis Terminal and Sofresid engineering have teamed up to develop a multi-service power barge ELEMANTA H2, designed to supply green electricity and hydrogen to large ships, reducing their polluting emissions by more than 80% during port calls. The project partners have signed a memorandum of
Elogen to provide PEM electrolysers for Charbone’s green hydrogen projects
French tech company for PEM electrolysis Elogen is to supply Canadian green hydrogen group Charbone with PEM electrolysers for its green hydrogen projects in North America. Courtesy of Elogen Elogen signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Charbone. The deal is signed with a view to executing no later
CMA CGM, ENGIE investing in biomethane production to meet shipping needs
French shipping major CMA CGM Group and compatriot utility company ENGIE have unveiled plans to co-invest in the Salamander project, known as the first industrial and commercial unit for second-generation biomethane production. As described, the Salamander project is the application on an industrial scale of 10 years of research and
DSIC orders GTT tank design for its first LNG carriers
Chinese shipyard Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), a part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has ordered the tank design of two LNG carriers from French LNG containment specialist GTT. Courtesy of DSIC Dalian Shipbuilding specifically ordered the tank design of two LNG carriers on behalf of CMES LNG Carrier Investment. This
PGN and Gunvor partner on LNG supply
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), a unit of Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, has partnered up with a unit of Swiss energy trader Gunvor on global LNG supplies. Illustration only; Courtesy of Gunvor Group PGN established a collaborative partnership with Gunvor Singapore. Under this partnership, PGN and Gunvor
MPC Container Ships orders two carbon-neutral 1,300 TEU vessels for North Sea ops
Norwegian container tonnage provider MPC Container Ships ASA has ordered two carbon-neutral 1,300 TEU newbuildings at Chinese shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering. Courtesy of Elkem Slated for delivery in the second half of 2024, the vessels come with a dual fuel engine setup which enables operation on methanol as well
In focus: Offshore industry forms decarbonization tie-ups, as need for more renewable energy investments grows
Despite the projections stating the global energy investments are to reach $2.4 trillion this year, much more is still needed to successfully tackle the issues of energy security and climate crises globally Premium content Checking for account. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium Premium content Subscribe to