Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has taken delivery of Plumeria Leader, the second large LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built in Japan. Courtesy of NYK The ship was built at the Shin Kurushima Dockyard of Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding.This is NYK’s second LNG-fueled car carrier following
In focus: Europe goes all in to ensure energy security and net-zero future
In the light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Europe has intensified efforts on all fronts to ensure its energy security and shift away from global dominance of fossil fuels. Premium content Checking for account. You need javascript to validate your login status. Premium Premium content Subscribe to continue Become a
Baleària exploring green hydrogen, biomethane as part of 2050 target
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has reiterated its commitment to cleaner energies as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2050. Photo: Baleària “Our goal is zero emissions in 2050. We are involved in projects linked to green hydrogen and renewable biomethane, and we are committed to gas as a transition
U.S. and EU seal the deal for LNG supply as Europe seeks to cut Russian energy ties
The United States and the European Union have made substantial steps to ensure and strengthen European energy security, reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels, and reduce Europe’s overall reliance on gas. As part of their plans, the U.S. will supply 15 billion cubic meters of LNG to the EU this
Wärtsilä to support Brittany Ferries’ LNG-fueled Salamanca
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will provide technical support via a long-term service deal for its solutions on the Brittany Ferries’ LNG-fueled RoPax vessel Salamanca. Courtesy of Brittany Ferries The parties signed the ten-year agreement in December 2021. Powered by LNG, the 1,015-passenger ferry’s inauguration takes place on 25 March. Then, it
Guangdong Energy to buy LNG from NextDecade’s Rio Grande
Chinese utility Guangdong Energy will purchase up to 1.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG for 20 years from U.S. LNG project developer NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG. Courtesy of NextDecade NextDecade announced in a statement the execution of binding heads of agreement (HOA) with Guangdong Energy. The deal is for
Electric hydrofoil craft maker Candela opens 1st US test drive center
Swedish tech company Candela, which developed hydrofoiling, long-range electric craft, is opening its first US test drive center in San Francisco to demonstrate its hydrofoiling boats. The new location will open its doors on 1 April 2022. Candela will offer test rides out of its Candela San Francisco location in
NY Governor proposes regional clean energy hydrogen hub
Governor Kathy Hochul said that New York has signed a multi-state agreement to develop a proposal to develop a regional clean energy hydrogen hub. Illustration only; Courtesy of DoE The signing of this agreement includes an initial group of 40 hydrogen ecosystem partners. The ultimate goal is to become one
Saipem board adopts rescue plan with $2.2 bln capital increase in sight
EIA: US weekly LNG exports up by one
Weekly LNG exports from the U.S. increased week over week, followed by Henry Hub spot prices, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) report. Courtesy of Cheniere In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook for the week between 17 March and 23 March, EIA reports 23 LNG vessels departed the United