Germany-based engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from the Italian classification society RINA for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine. Image credit MAN Energy Solutions The AiP covers an upgrade concept for the four-stroke engine for conversion to dual-fuel running on methanol, MAN said. “This
Adriatic LNG welcomes 1000th LNG carrier
Adriatic LNG, an Italian company, owned by ExxonMobil, QatarEnergy, and Snam, that operates the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Italy in terms of regasification capacity and volumes of gas sent into the national distribution grid, has received the 1000th LNG carrier. Courtesy of Adriatic LNG According to Adriatic
GAZ-SYSTEM’s Terminal LNG receives first delivery by Lech Kaczyński ship
GAZ-SYSTEM’s Terminal LNG in Świnoujście, Poland, has seen the first delivery of LNG by the Lech Kaczyński, the first LNG carrier built for exclusive use by ORLEN Group and named after former president Lech Kaczyński. Courtesy of GAZ-SYSTEM’s Terminal LNG (LinkedIn) The ship was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, and
CoolCo finalizes regulatory review process for NYSE listing
Bermuda-based Cool Company (CoolCo), an owner, operator and manager of LNG carriers, has concluded the regulatory review process for listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Courtesy of CoolCo On 14 February, CoolCo announced it had filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
In focus: Carbon capture and storage projects gain worldwide momentum
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OCI partners up with Linde for its blue ammonia facility in US Gulf Coast
OCI, a global producer and distributor of hydrogen-based products, and Linde, a global industrial gases and engineering company, have signed a long-term agreement under which Linde will supply clean hydrogen and nitrogen to OCI’s new blue ammonia facility under development in Beaumont, Texas, US. Courtesy of Linde OCI said that
Snam teams up with KN to start up Italy’s new floating LNG terminal
Italian energy company Snam has selected Lithuanian oil and LNG terminals’ operator Klaipedos Nafta (KN) for collaboration in the start-up of a greenfield FSRU-based LNG terminal in the port of Piombino. FSRU Golar Tundra. Courtesy of Snam KN said it will support Snam in the FSRU installation and subsequent commissioning
BW Offshore, SwitcH2 get DNV’s nod for floating ammonia production unit
An industrial-scale concept for a floating green ammonia production unit developed by Netherland-based SwitcH2 BV and Norway-based BW Offshore has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV. Artists impression of the NH3 FPSO concept. Courtesy of DNV With AiP in place, the technical feasibility of the design has
EU Energy Efficiency Directive reaches new stage
European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council have made a provisional agreement to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, making a further step in the completion of the ‘Fit for 55′ package to deliver the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan. Courtesy of the European Commission
G7 urged to affirm role of gas and LNG in achieving energy security and climate goals
Eight international associations and trade organisations have sent a joint letter urging the Group of Seven (G7) nations to affirm the role of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in meeting energy security and climate objectives. Illustration; Archive. Courtesy of International Energy Agency (IEA) The letter was sent to