A new report for the Getting to Zero Coalition, an initiative for accelerating international shipping decarbonisation, outlining policy measures that could close the competitiveness between fossil fuels and zero-emission alternatives in shipping has been launched. The report titled “Closing the Gap” was prepared by a maritime consultancy UMAS for the …
Novel renewable energy technologies, such as offshore floating solar and wave power, in combination with e-fuels are able to secure the energy supply of island countries, according to a research which analyzed the energy transition of the Maldives to 100% renewable-based energy system. The study considered a newly designed technology …
MAGPIE (sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs) project says it works toward greener logistics in European ports, leading to emission-free and fully digitalised ports by 2050. Photo: Guido Pijper; Courtesy of Port of Rotterdam MAGPIE’s goal is to lead to a breakthrough in the use of green energy …
East by West Ferries has officially launched Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric, zero-emission passenger ferry. The launching ceremony took place in Wellington, New Zealand, last month. Photo: Stellar Studio The vessel, which will help Wellington achieve its aim of being a carbon-neutral city by 2050, is powered …
Texas LNG Brownsville, developing an LNG export terminal in South Texas, has signed a long-term pipeline gas supply agreement with Enbridge. Courtesy of Texas LNG Texas LNG Brownsville is a controlled subsidiary of Glenfarne Group. It is developing a 4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) LNG export terminal in the …
Jiangnan Shipyard and China Shipbuilding Trading, units of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), have received an order for the construction of two “world’s largest” dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). Photo: SAIC Motor The two 7,600 CEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel ocean-going vehicle carriers will be built for …
Due to increased demand for solutions related to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel, Swedish company Alfa Laval has secured new orders for FCM LPG, a low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) that can work with LPG cargo handling systems. FCM LPG; Source: Alfa Laval Namely, TGE Marine Gas Engineering, a …
Singapore-based Gen X Energy enters into a joint venture with ACE Enexor, a subsidiary of AC Energy, to develop Batangas Clean Energy LNG and green hydrogen powered plant in the Philippines. LNG terminal in Batangas City; Illustration only; Courtesy of First Gen Batangas Clean Energy (BCE) is a 1,100 megawatts …
Finally catching up with its rivals, U.S. oil and gas giant ExxonMobil has revealed its ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets by 2050, backed by a comprehensive approach to develop detailed emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and assets. The net-zero ambition is contained in the company’s …
Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) announced the delivery of the new LNG carrier TENERGY in South Korea and immediate charter to a major end-user. Illustration only; Courtesy of TEN TEN now took delivery of its latest LNG carrier newbuild from the South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries. Named …