U.S. liquified natural gas exporter Freeport LNG wants to expand its export project in Texas with a terminal for marine barges. Illustration; Freeport LNG; Courtesy of McDermott Freeport LNG operates one of the largest LNG liquefaction and export facilities in the world. It is also is in the process of
Shell: 1st in Netherlands to offer bio-LNG
Shell said it became the first in the Netherlands to offer bio-LNG to all of its customers, following the launch of Nordsol’s bio-LNG installation at Amsterdam Westpoort. Courtesy of Renewi In 2020, Renewi, Nordsol and Shell agreed upon building a Nordsol plant at a Renewi site at Amsterdam Westpoort. The
TECO 2030 in new joint venture to deploy hydrogen fuel cells in KSA
Norwegian cleantech company TECO 2030 has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Al Misehal Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to form a joint venture aimed at reducing environmental impact in the country and ultimately achieving net-zero by 2060. The cooperation is expected to contribute to the KSA’s “Vision
Woodside unveils exec team to lead new company after BHP merger
Australian energy giant Woodside has revealed a new executive team, which will lead the new company after the merger with BHP’s oil and gas portfolio is complete, allowing the firm to take full advantage of energy transition opportunities to foster further growth. Following the merger commitment deed announced on 17 August
SINTEF and ECONNECT develop new modeling for floating pipe
SINTEF Energy Research and ECONNECT Energy have developed a new computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling tool to predict LNG, ammonia and liquid CO2 flow rates in floating pipes. Courtesy of SINTEF The companies say there is no previous reliable modeling to predict the flow rates for floating, flexible cryogenic pipes.
Neptune Energy, RWE unveil offshore wind-to-hydrogen project in the Netherlands
Neptune Energy and RWE have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop a green hydrogen project which will use offshore wind energy for the production of hydrogen in the Dutch sector of the North Sea and an existing pipeline to transport the hydrogen to land. The project, called H2opZee and
Wärtsilä solutions picked for Poland’s 1st LNG-fueled RoPax vessels
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has secured a contract with Remontowa shipyard in Poland to supply engines, fuel storage and supply systems for the country’s first LNG-fueled RoPax vessels, paving the way for maritime decarbonisation. Courtesy of Wärtsilä Under the contract signed in January 2022, Wärtsilä will supply engines, fuel
Canada calls for proposals for Indigenous-led clean fuels projects
Canada has launched a call for proposals for Indigenous-led clean fuels projects, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, to push the country’s plan to reach net-zero by 2050. illustration only; Courtesy of NEB Clean fuels, like advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in Canada’s plan to reach net-zero
GTT to support Nakilat with fleet maintenance and operation
French LNG containment specialist GTT will support Qatari maritime company Nakilat with the maintenance and operation of its fleet of 26 vessels. Courtesy of Nakilat In other words, the parties signed a technical services agreement (TSA). Under it, Nakilat’s 26 vessels, all equipped with GTT Mark III or NO96 technologies, will be maintained by
DSME scores more LNG carrier orders from Maran Gas
Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received orders worth $2.72 billion for eight ships including LNG carriers from the Greek shipping company Maran Gas. Courtesy of DSME DSME won an order for eight ships, including two LNG carriers and six container ships. Maran Gas Maritime, a subsidiary