Conversion of GasLog’s DNV-classed LNG carrier Gaslog Chelsea, which was recently renamed as Alexandroupolis, to a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) has kicked off at the Keppel shipyard in Singapore. Courtesy of DNV This marks the beginning of the work to develop Greece’s first FSRU which will serve as an
Germany-based energy company Uniper has reported that, on 28 February 2023, the final acceptance audit took place at the Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal allowing for the start of regular operations as of 1 March 2023. Courtesy of Uniper The audit was made by the responsible authorities under the leadership of the
Technology group ABB and Pace CCS, a UK provider of engineering design to the CCS and blue hydrogen industries, have signed a partnership agreement to deliver a solution that reduces the cost of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) into new and existing industrial operations. ABB Source: ABB The two companies plan
On 27 February, an LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) entered the Port of Hiroshima for the first time. NYK Credit: NYK The vessel, Jasmine Leader, is NYK’s third LNG-fueled PCTC and the first of four to be delivered from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co. Before entering port,
The third large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier built by Chinese shipyard Hudong – Zhonghua Shipbuilding for compatriot shipowner COSCO Shipping Lines and energy firm China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has completed its gas and routine sea trials, setting a new record for the shipbuilder. Courtesy of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding According
The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania has reported that in 2022, the amount of gas imported through the Klaipėda liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal almost doubled. Courtesy of Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania More specifically, 5 million cubic meters or 32.22 TWh of natural
Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI), a company specialising in turning non-recyclable mixed waste plastic into hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels, new materials, or distributed renewable heat, has entered into an agreement with Rocquaine Management Limited (RML) to explore opportunities for the development of HUI waste plastic to hydrogen plants in Estonia
Westport Fuel Systems, a Canada-based supplier of low-emissions alternative fuel transportation technologies, has revealed its plan to expand its global manufacturing footprint in China with a new hydrogen innovation centre and manufacturing facility in the Changzhou Hydrogen Valley. Courtesy of Westport Fuel Systems Specifically, the company teamed up with the
In its latest analysis, energy intelligence group Wood Mackenzie found that the total global announced capacity for hydrogen projects reached 71.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) but 2022 has fallen short of becoming a record year. Illustration only; Archive. Courtesy of DNV The findings were presented in Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Q4
US-based companies Excelerate Energy and Venture Global LNG have formed a new strategic partnership by executing a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA). Courtesy of Venture Global The deal will see Excelerate purchase 0.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG on a free-on-board (FOB) basis from Venture Global’s