As the world struggles to ‘catch its breath’ due to unprecedented heatwaves across the globe – a stark reminder of what the future has in store unless we change our ways – the energy majors find themselves in an urgent need to step up their game and provide climate-friendly and …

Honolulu-based transporter Pasha Hawaii and Texas-based shipyard Keppel AmFELS announced the delivery of the MV George III, the first LNG-fuelled vessel to fuel on the West Coast and the first to serve Hawaii. Courtesy of Pasha Hawaii The 235-metres long LNG-fuelled containership is the first of two new ‘Ohana Class …

Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has ordered tank designs of eight LNG carriers from French LNG containment specialist GTT. Courtesy of GTT On 29 July, GTT announces that it received an order from Hyundai Heavy for the tank design of eight new LNG carriers on behalf of an undisclosed …

Dutch shipbuilding company Next Generation Shipyards has been selected to construct a pilot ship for the H2Ships project which aims to develop an infrastructure for shipping using hydrogen propulsion. Neo Orbis. Courtesy of Port of Amsterdam As disclosed, the shipyard was awarded the contract to build Neo Orbis, the hydrogen …

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report, weekly LNG exports go up to 18 vessels, which is two more than the last reported week. Courtesy of Venture Global LNG In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook for the week between 21 July and 27 July, EIA reports 18 LNG …

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced a decision to add climate provisions to a budget reconciliation legislation that is expected to provide $369 billion in energy and climate investments. The package is said to promote zero and low carbon energy and support domestic …

Spanish clean energy company Iberdrola and UK-based oil and gas major BP plan to form a joint venture for large-scale green hydrogen production in Spain, Portugal, and the UK as well as production of green ammonia, and methanol. Illustration only; Courtesy of BP On 28 July, Iberdrola and BP announced …

Classification society DNV has awarded the French LNG containment specialist GTT two approvals in principle (AIP) for the design of a membrane-type containment system for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) and for the preliminary concept design of an LH2 carrier. Illustration only; Courtesy of GTT GTT notes this is an important milestone …

MAN PrimeServ, part of German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions, has signed a long-term service agreement with GIE Dragages-Ports for Samuel de Champlain LNG-fuelled dredger. Courtesy of MAN ES The service contract includes inspection kits, preventative maintenance services, remote assistance (PrimeServ Assist), and engine-fluid analysis (PrimeServ LAB). The Samuel de …

Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA), a global unit of Norwegian fertilizer company Yara International ASA, and Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly facilitate the uptake of clean ammonia as a marine fuel in the Pilbara region in Western Australia. Courtesy of Yara The collaboration represents the …