The Supreme Court of Korea has rejected GTT’s appeal filed in December 2022 against the decision of the Seoul High Court, confirming the company’s obligation to separate, in whole or in part, the technology license and the technical assistance if requested by the Korean shipyards. Archive / Courtesy of GTT
Keel laid for Northern Lights’ LNG-powered LCO2 carrier duo
Northern Lights, a joint venture (JV) of energy majors Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, has held a keel-laying ceremony for the first two new LNG-powered, wind-assisted LCO2 transportation ships. Credit: Northern Lights As informed, the ceremony took place at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) yard in China on 13 April. Keel laying is a ceremonial recognition of
Idemitsu looks into clean hydrogen production generated from waste
Energy company Idemitsu Kosan has launched a feasibility study of clean hydrogen production in Japan generated from waste, including municipal waste. Courtesy of Idemitsu Kosan The study is conducted in collaboration with US-based H-Cycle (HC), a developer of a thermal conversion process that uses heat and electricity to transform waste
U.S. greenlights exports from Alaska LNG project, sparks environmentalists’ reactions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s (AGDC) proposed Alaska LNG project. Alaska LNG liquefaction facility. Courtesy of AGDC On 13 April, the U.S. DOE issued a document approving exports of LNG from the proposed Alaska project to
Glenfarne’s Hydrogen Fuels Initiative to boost energy transition
Glenfarne Energy Transition, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, has launched Glenfarne Hydrogen Fuels Initiative, which aims to produce sustainable, zero-carbon hydrogen-based fuels. Illustration only / Courtesy of Glenfarne Energy Transition The initiative includes projects in Chile, Texas, and Louisiana, which together are expected to produce approximately 1,500 kilotonnes
Japanese partners study turning Namikata Terminal into ammonia hub
Seven Japanese companies have joined forces to investigate the possibility of utilizing Namikata Terminal in Imabari City as an ammonia supply hub. Photo: Namikata Terminal Company Namely, Shikoku Electric Power Company, Taiyo Oil Company, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Company, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Namikata Terminal Company and Mitsubishi Corporation Clean
Chevron teams up with Angelicoussis for ammonia carrier study
Energy major Chevron, through its subsidiary Chevron Shipping Company, and the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, through its Energy Transition division Green Ships, have made a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explore how tankers can be used to transport ammonia, a potential lower carbon marine fuel. Illustration / Courtesy of Chevron Shipping
Milestone: Maersk launches methanol-powered feeder in bold move toward carbon neutrality
Container shipping heavyweight Maersk has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions with the successful launching of its first methanol-powered feeder vessel at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Image credit Maersk “The launching was successfully completed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and the construction is continuing,” Henrik Ekmann, Head of Newbuilding
World’s largest FSRU docks in Hong Kong as offshore LNG terminal readies for commissioning
World’s largest floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), MOL FSRU Challenger, has arrived in Hong Kong where it will serve the offshore LNG terminal that is due for final commissioning soon. MOL FSRU Challenger. Image: CLP Power/HK Electric According to CLP Power and HK Electric, the power companies that are
Eemshaven LNG terminal sees first delivery by Engie
Engie Global Energy Management & Sales has delivered its first vessel at the new Eemshaven floating LNG terminal in the Netherlands. Courtesy of EemsEnergyTerminal The company said it is significantly increasing LNG imports into Europe and remains committed to providing a secure supply of energy to its clients. “We are