Green corridors are coming forth as the central link that is expected to facilitate the shipping industry’s transition to alternative fuels and full-scale decarbonization. Several green corridors are already in the making linking ports within Europe or those connecting Europe with Asia and America. In August, the world’s two top
UK-based maritime design and applied technologies company Artemis Technologies, a spin-off from the Artemis Racing America’s Cup sailing team, has unveiled the design of its new 100% electric EF-24 passenger vessel, targeting the global high-speed ferry market. Courtesy of Artemis Technologies This ferry is among several zero-emission vessels being developed
UK government plans to accelerate various energy projects, including five oil and gas developments as well as several carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and offshore wind projects. The United Kingdom currently faces a period of high inflation and the government has already taken steps to address high energy bills
German energy company RWE has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, with the first cargo to be delivered to a floating LNG import terminal at Brunsbüttel. Under the agreement, the first delivery of a cargo of LNG will be
The construction of the Stade liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal has begun ahead of schedule after the preparatory measures have been approved by authorities, Hanseatic Energy Hub (HEH) informed. The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony each pledged €100 million to finance the energy port in Stade, and
Multinational technology specialist ABB and German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions have teamed up on dual-fuel electric propulsion solutions. The new propulsion plant concept will be suitable for LNG carriers, Floating Storage Units (FSUs), and Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs). The aim is to cut carbon footprint and fuel
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has ordered two 175,000 cbm LNG carriers at compatriot Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC). China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), Dalin’s parent, said that the strong cooperation with CMES marks the first LNG carrier construction project for DSIC. The two newbuilds would be powered by an LNG-fuelled
Representatives of the maritime sector have officially launched an initiative to catalyze the supply of green fuels to support the global energy transition. Illustration. Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), along with the CEO-led Clean Energy
Oil and gas major Shell has selected Japanese electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation as the main automation contractor for the construction of its Holland Hydrogen I plant in the Dutch port of Rotterdam. Illustration of the proposed Holland Hydrogen I site (Source: Shell) The plant will produce
Aquaterra Energy and Seawind Ocean Technology have signed an agreement for the development of what the companies say will be the world’s largest floating offshore wind and green hydrogen production project in Italy. The project, named HyMed, is currently in its first phase of permitting, with the grid connection and