Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard to supply the cargo handling and integrated fuel gas supply systems for very large ethane carrier (VLEC) vessels. Illustration / Courtesy of Wärtsilä The order, booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2023, is for two VLECs being
MF Hydra, the world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry operated by Norwegian company Norled, is breaking ground as it starts sailing on zero-emission hydrogen with a blessing from the Norwegian Maritime Authority. MF Hydra. Courtesy of Norled The ferry is put into operation today, 31 March, running on zero-emission hydrogen and
The European Union has reached a provisional deal to raise the share of renewables in its final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030, under the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). European Union flag (Courtesy of the European Commission/Photo by Mauro Bottaro) European Union flag (Courtesy of the European
Houston-based energy company Marathon Oil Corporation, through its affiliated company Marathon E.G. Holding Limited, has inked a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (E.G.) and Chevron’s Noble Energy E.G. Ltd, to move forward with the next phases in the development of Equatorial Guinea’s Gas Mega Hub (GMH). Marathon Oil Marathon Oil
Seventeen companies are collaborating with shipping company Samskip to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by using sustainable biofuel to ship their products on board Samskip’s vessels. Image credit: GoodShipping The initiative, called “insetting,” is promoted by GoodShipping, which provides the opportunity for shippers to transport their freight sustainably, reducing their carbon
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed a deal with China Merchants Industry for the construction of two methanol-powered dual-fuel Roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships. Illustration; Image credit CMES The company said that the contract for the two firm 9,3000 CEU RoRo vessels includes options for additional four ships of the same size. CMES will
HyEkoTank project partners have discussed the procedures that the consortium will follow during the project’s implementation period as well as the work to be carried out in the upcoming period. Courtesy of TECO 2030 The consortium includes TECO 2030 AS, Shell International Exploration and Production Bv, Fartygskonstruktioner AB, Umoe Advanced
MEYER Group, an international consortium specializing in cruise shipbuilding, has presented a cruise ship concept that manages without fossil fuels. Courtesy of MEYER Group MEYER presented the “Reverse” concept – a concept that shows what a cruise ship could look like in the year 2100 – at the global cruise
Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), a joint venture between MSC PSA Europe Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp (PSAA), today officially launched the world’s first H2 dual fuel straddle carrier in the Port of Antwerp. Image credit CMB The straddle carrier uses H2 dual fuel combustion engine technology, developed by Antwerp-based cleantech
Chinese oil and gas player CNOOC and French energy giant TotalEnergies have completed China’s first yuan-settled LNG trade through the Chinese energy trading centre Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange (SHPGX). Illustration only; Archive. Courtesy of CNOOC According to SHPGX’s statement from 28 March, TotalEnergies supplied CNOOC with approximately 65,000