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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
Bermuda-based bulk carrier company Himalaya Shipping has taken delivery of the third LNG dual-fuel 210,000 dwt newcastlemax newbuild from New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) in China. Illustration only; Mount Etna’s sister vessel Mount Norefjell. Courtesy of Himalaya Shipping The company announced the delivery of the vessel, Mount Etna, on 13 April,
The European Commission (EC) has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €158 million Polish measure to support LOTOS Green H2, a special purpose vehicle ultimately owned by PKN Orlen SA, in the production of renewable hydrogen to be used in the refinery production processes. Courtesy of the European Commission