Chinese shipbuilder Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has delivered the third 210,000-ton LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier to South Korea’s H-Line Shipping. Image credit: Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding The Newcastlemax, named HL Trust, is the final LNG-powered bulk carrier in a series of three vessels ordered from Beihai
Malaysia’s first large-scale green hydrogen project to use floating solar power
Malaysian company Semarak Renewable Energy (RE) and China Hydropower (Malaysia), a subsidiary of PowerChina, have signed an agreement to develop Malaysia’s first large-scale green hydrogen production project using floating photovoltaic power generation. For illustrative purposes only. (Courtesy of DNV) The agreement is worth a total of MYR1.88 billion (approximately $398
Japanese gas firms join Masdar and Inpex for e-methane production study
Japan’s Tokyo Gas and Osaka Gas have signed a collaboration agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar and Japan’s Inpex Corporation to conduct a joint feasibility study on e-methane production in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Inpex, through the initiative, Tokyo Gas and
TEN takes delivery of all LNG-powered vessels, eyes fleet growth opportunities
Greek shipowner TEN has taken delivery of LNG-powered aframax tankers, the Chios DF and the Ithaki DF, the last remaining vessels in a series of four eco-designed tankers built against long-termemployment to a major oil concern. Illustration; Image by Capital link The first two vessels from the series, Njord DF and
New partnership to support renewable energy development on Baltic islands
The Baltic islands of Bornholm, Gotland and Åland have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to work together on easing the islands’ shift to sustainable energy. Courtesy of Baltic Energy Island According to Baltic Energy Island, the agreement focuses on the exchange of knowledge and the strengthening of local democratic
RINA partners with Gas and Heat on ammonia-fuelled bunker vessel
Italian classification society RINA has teamed up with Gas and Heat, a compatriot company specializing in the design and construction of cargo handling systems, on the development of a cargo and fuel gas system for an ammonia-fuelled bunker vessel. Illustration; Image credit: RINA Within this agreement, Gas and Heat will
Expro secures CCUS work on Japan’s first clean hydrogen production demo project
Energy services provider Expro has secured a contract with INPEX Corporation covering carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) for Japan’s first clean hydrogen production demonstration project, also known as the Kashiwazaki Clean Hydrogen/Ammonia project. Courtesy of Expro Under the contract, Expro will deliver tubular running services for multiple sections of
Energy Endurance joins Alpha Gas’ LNG carrier fleet
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has delivered a newbuild LNG carrier, Energy Endurance, to Greek ship management company Alpha Gas. Energy Endurance. Courtesy of Alpha Gas Alpha Gas announced the delivery of the 174,000 cubic meter LNG carrier on January 23, 2024. The vessel was launched in the summer
MAN Cryo wins nod from DNV, BV for ammonia fuel supply system
MAN Cryo, part of Germany’s engine producer MAN Energy Solutions, revealed that its design for an ammonia fuel supply system has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification societies DNV and Bureau Veritas. MAN Cryo MAN Cryo developed the system in cooperation with Chinese company Yada Green Energy Solutions,
Wuhu Shipyard wins deal for up to ten methanol-powered bulk carriers
Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group), a prominent Chinese bulker owner, recently inked a construction deal with compatriot Wuhu Shipyard Co. for up to ten 89,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers. Image credit: China Classification Society Under the contract, Wuhu Shipyard will build four firm units and up to six additional