The LNG-fueled ULCV MSC Washington has completed a seven-day sea and gas trial and is back at the Yangzijiang Shipyard, China. Courtesy of C-LNG The MSC Washington is an LNG dual-fuel 14K TEU ultra large container vessel (ULCV), equipped with LNG fuel gas supply system (FGSS) by C-LNG Solutions. The ship is also the
PIL orders four dual-fuel ammonia-ready boxships
Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to order four dual-fuel 14,000 TEU containerships in China. Photo: PIL On 4 March 2022, PIL said it signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangnan Shipyard. As informed, the vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel engines and auxiliaries which can run on
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KSOE wins order for 3 LNG carriers, 6 boxships
South Korean shipbuilder Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE) has received orders for nine vessels amounting to almost $1.3 billion. Photo: KSOE On 3 March 2022, KSOE said it won a deal to build three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for an unnamed European shipping company. The deal is worth
ITEG checks public pulse on tidal energy and hydrogen
The ITEG (Integrating Tidal Energy into the Grid) project has launched a study into the social acceptance of tidal energy and hydrogen technologies. Integrated tidal energy and hydrogen production solution (Courtesy of ITEG project) An €11.8 million ITEG project, funded by Interreg North-West Europe, has opened a survey whose goal
Elisa Aquila LNG carrier delivered to Edison
The LNG carrier Elisa Aquila, commercially managed by France LNG Shipping, was delivered to Italian energy player Edison that chartered the ship under a long-term contract. Courtesy of NYK Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries constructed the LNG carrier. On the other hand, the France LNG Shipping commercially manages the
Kongsberg propulsion for new zero-emission ferry
Norwegian technology company Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has been commissioned to supply a complete propulsion and control system package for a forthcoming Scandlines zero-emission vessel. When built, the newbuild is destined to be “the world’s largest all-electric double-ended ferry”. The ferry has been designed by LMG Marin AS in Norway and
EIA: US weekly LNG exports climb by six LNGCs
Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report shows that LNG exports from the U.S. climbed this week by six vessels, followed by Henry Hub prices. Courtesy of Cheniere According to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook from EIA, U.S. LNG exports increased for the period between 24 February and 2 March 2022
GIIGNL in efforts to secure Europe’s LNG supply
The members of GIIGNL, the International Association of LNG Importers, say they are fully available to help ensure a stable supply of LNG facing energy security crises due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Illustration; Courtesy of GIIGNL GIIGNL is an international association of 84 companies involved in more than 90
Japanese Niihama LNG terminal starts ops in March
Japanese company Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions, a unit of Tokyo Gas, and four partners have completed the trials of the Niihama LNG plant and started its operations. Courtesy of Tokyo Gas Niihama LNG joint venture’s founding partners include Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions, Sumitomo Chemical, Sumitomo Electric Power, as well as