Golar LNG, an owner and operator of marine LNG infrastructure, has closed the acquisition of New Fortress Energy’s (NFE) stake in FLNG Hilli – the 2.4 mtpa floating liquefaction facility. Courtesy of Golar LNG On 15 March, Golar confirmed that the agreement to acquire NFE’s interest in FLNG Hilli, effective
1st U.S. hydrogen-powered ferry arrives in San Francisco
The first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry in the United States, named Sea Change, has arrived in San Francisco, California. Image credit: Switch Maritime The vessel was towed to the California Bay Area on Sunday, March 13, the San Francisco Chronicle reports, adding that the vessel is expected to start taking
British Columbia’s new energy action framework to cap emissions, LNG facilities in focus
Canada’s province British Columbia has a new energy action framework that is expected to cap emissions and create new opportunities for people in clean energy and technology. Illustration / Courtesy of Cedar LNG According to BC’s government, under this new framework, the province will require all proposed LNG facilities in
EPS’ newbuild LNG dual-fuel bulker undergoes desulphurisation conversion
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) shipyard has wrapped up its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel bulk carrier desulphurisation conversion on the newbuild Mount Ararat. Courtesy of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) According to information provided by the VesselsValue, the 210,000 dwt LNG dual-fuel bulker carrier is owned by a
Foreship: 2023 started with 45MWh of shipboard battery power
As the world seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, battery-powered vessels are increasingly seen as a viable alternative to traditional diesel-powered ships. This shift is being driven by a range of factors, including advances in battery technology, the decreasing cost of batteries, and a growing awareness of the
Victoria Shipyards wraps up LNG engine conversion for TOTE’s RoRo ship
Victoria Shipyards, a subsidiary of Canadian Seaspan Shipyards, has completed the conversion of the diesel engine to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) onboard TOTE Maritime’s roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship. Seaspan/LinkedIn TOTE’s North Star completed a 10-week shipyard period in Victoria. Victoria Shipyards is one of the few North American shipyards
NEOT inks charter deal for Terntank’s wind/methanol-ready tankers
North European Oil Trade (NEOT), a Finland-based group specializing in oil and bioproducts sale in the Nordic countries, has signed a charter agreement with Terntank for the shipping company’s two wind/methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Courtesy of Terntank Swedish shipping company Terntank placed an order for two plus two new wind assistance and methanol-ready
ONE orders 10 methanol/ammonia-ready 13,700 TEU boxships
Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has placed an order for ten methanol/ammonia-ready containerships. Illustration (Archive). Courtesy of ONE As disclosed, the vessels will have a carrying capacity of 13,700 TEU. The units will be ready for methanol and ammonia and equipped with a bow shield and other energy-saving technologies.
Grieg Star retrofitting to ammonia
A group of cross-industry experts, led by Grieg Star, has conducted a study involving the potential retrofitting of an open hatch vessel to run on green ammonia. Image credit Grieg Star Initial findings of the study said that elements perceived as challenges turned out not to be barriers or present
New Enagás agreement to boost decarbonisation of Valencia region in Spain
Ximo Puig, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana (different self-government institutions under which the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia is politically organised), and Arturo Gonzalo, CEO of Spanish energy company Enagás, have signed a general protocol of action to promote the development of renewable hydrogen in the Valencian community. Courtesy