Human-caused global warming has increased the intensity and duration of heat waves all around the world. Scientists indicate that the heat waves will become even more intense in the future. As the world struggles to take a fresh breath from record-breaking high temperatures, the offshore energy sector is trying to
Kitimat LNG: Construction of a floating tugboat maintenance facility advances
Concrete has been poured for the construction of a floating tugboat maintenance facility that is set to be the home base for the “greenest tugboat fleet in the world,” Canadian shipowner Seaspan informed. Courtesy of Seaspan HaiSea Marine, majority owned by the Haisla First Nation in partnership with Seaspan, contracted
First U.S. hydrogen-powered ferry gearing up for pilot service
Share this article MV Sea Change, the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry in the United States, has been fueled on the San Francisco waterfront as it continues its sea trials ahead of being put into regular operation. The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) announced this fueling
Venture Global and SEFE ink 20-year LNG supply deal
US-based Venture Global LNG and Germany’s Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) have entered a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) under which SEFE’s subsidiary WINGAS will purchase 2.25 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from CP2 LNG, Venture Global’s third project, for 20 years. Illustration; Courtesy
First Gen welcomes BW Batangas FSRU in the Philippines
Share this article BW Batangas, a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) that will be deployed at First Gen Corporation’s LNG import terminal in the Philippines, has arrived in Batangas. Image: First Gen According to First Gen’s social media update, the FSRU arrived in Batangas Bay on 16 June. Prior
MOL, Chevron to explore next-gen fuels and support low-carbon efforts
Japanese shipping heavyweight Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and energy company Chevron Singapore have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic alliance aimed at lowering the carbon intensity of the marine energy industry. MOL Under the agreement, the partners will conduct joint research on next-generation fuels in various regions
Revamping overlooked emissions contributor to imbue energy transition with greener vigour
With the climate and energy woes intertwined, energy security and sustainability have become household names throughout the world. This sparked the evolution of existing solutions and the search for more innovative ones to curb emissions in the energy sector. However, there are still some components, which are being largely overlooked
The Netherlands forms green hydrogen partnership with Namibia
Share this article The Netherlands and Namibia have formed a partnership to cooperate on green hydrogen infrastructure that will lead to new hydrogen supply chains from Lüderitz to Rotterdam and its hinterland. Courtesy of Port of Rotterdam Namely, the Port of Rotterdam, Gasunie, Invest International, the Government of the Republic
Construction of Hoegh Autoliners’ Aurora-class ships ahead of schedule
The construction of new multi-fuel and zero-carbon ready Aurora-class vessels of Norwegian RoRo shipping company Höegh Autoliners is progressing ahead of schedule, the company said in an update. Aurora class; Image by Höegh Autoliners The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Sebjørn Dahl, recently returned from a visit to China Merchants Heavy
New initiative brings together CEOs and investors to speed up clean hydrogen industry
Share this article New Joint Forum, an initiative that will foster a dialogue between industry leaders and investors to advance decarbonisation with clean hydrogen and derivatives, has been launched. Courtesy of Hydrogen Council The Joint Forum was launched on 22 June by the Hydrogen Council, a global coalition of CEOs