Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and the country’s National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) have launched a joint study on ship fuel to contribute to the safe operation of machinery on vessels. For this study, MOL and NIES will collaborate to conduct fuel quality analysis and research for
Chesapeake Energy to supply gas to Golden Pass LNG
U.S. oil and gas company Chesapeake Energy has entered into a term gas supply agreement (GSA) with Golden Pass LNG Terminal, a joint venture of QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil. Courtesy of Golden Pass LNG Under the deal, Chesapeake is to deliver 300 milllion cubic feet per day of gas from Haynesville
KNOT takes delivery of 1st LNG-fueled shuttle tanker for charter with Eni
Norway-based shuttle tankers owner and operator Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT), an affiliate of NYK, has taken delivery of its first dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) shuttle tanker to be chartered to Italian energy giant Eni. Frida Knutsen. Courtesy of NYK The vessel, named Frida Knutsen, was delivered on
Australia’s green hydrogen firm Hysata raises $29.5 mln
Australian green hydrogen company Hysata has closed its Series A funding round with A$42.5 million ($29.4 mln). Courtesy of Hysata On 2 August, Hysata informed that its hydrogen electrolyser technology is supported by global investors, as it closes its oversubscribed Series A funding round of $42.5 million AUD. Virescent Ventures
Singapore and Rotterdam to set up world’s longest Green Corridor
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor. The MoU, signed on the sidelines of the biennial World Cities Summit, will bring together stakeholders across the supply chain to realise
Alfa Laval buys biofuel processing firm to reinforce position in renewables sector
Swedish sustainable solutions provider Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Belgium-based Desmet, a supplier of processing plants and technologies for edible oils and biofuel sectors. Announced in March this year, the acquisition is expected to strengthen Alfa Laval’s position in the renewable energy sector and complement its offering within
Shell and Chevron invest in Aurora Hydrogen clean H2 tech
The venture capital units of energy giants Chevron and Shell participated in Canadian clean hydrogen company Aurora Hydrogen’s $10 million funding round. The Aurora Hydrogen founders; Courtesy of Aurora Hydrogen Aurora Hydrogen is developing a clean hydrogen production technology that uses microwave energy without generating any CO2 emissions or consuming
BP joins its peers in posting massive profits
Oil and gas giant BP joined its peers in posting record quarterly profits on the back of higher oil and gas prices and strong refining margins. The company also announced a 10 per cent dividend increase and net debt reduction. Last week, other oil giants, including Shell, Equinor, ExxonMobil, and
Azule Energy, Angola’s largest independent oil & gas producer, is born
Oil and gas companies BP and Eni have confirmed that Azule Energy, a new 50/50 independent joint venture combining the two companies’ businesses in Angola, has been officially established. Azule Energy logo; Source: Eni Following a memorandum of understanding from May 2021, BP and Eni signed an agreement to form
Chart and Wolf to collaborate on CCUS projects
U.S. LNG engineer Chart Industries has signed a deal with compatriot energy infrastructure firm Wolf Carbon Solutions to collaborate on carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Illustration; Courtesy of Chart Chart signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wolf Carbon Solutions. Wolf is an affiliate of Wolf Midstream, a