Vopak opens 16 new tanks to back sustainable energy production in Rotterdam port
Construction of Stena Line’s methanol-ready NewMax hybrid duo about to begin
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May
European ferry operator Stena Line is building two all-new hybrid propulsion vessels designed to run on methanol. Image credit Stena Line The company said that the construction of the NewMax vessels will begin shortly with the launch of operations on the Irish Sea expected in 2025. China Merchants Jinling Shipyard
Japan sees start of continuous supply of biofuel for ships on commercial basis
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May
Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Toyotsu Energy Corporation have launched Japan’s first continuous supply of biodiesel blended fuel (biofuel) on a commercial basis to ships operated by Toyofuji Shipping Co., Ltd. at the Port of Nagoya. Illustration only / Courtesy of Toyota Tsusho According to Toyota Tsusho, the launch follows repeated
Langh Ship splashes 1st multi-fuel MPP dry cargo ship
UK ‘treasure map’ to show North Sea’s carbon capture and storage potential
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May
The UK Government is planning to create a “treasure map” which will show how much carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be possible under the North Sea seabed. Illustration / Courtesy of North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) The plan envisages that companies that already have a license to store carbon
Engie and WA firm advance plans to build hydrogen facility at Montoir-de-Bretagne LNG terminal
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May
French utility company Engie and Western Australian technology development company Hazer Group have extended their collaboration for clean hydrogen and graphitic carbon production facility in France. Montoir-de-Bretagne LNG terminal. Courtesy of Elengy Hazer Group is undertaking the commercialisation of the Hazer Process, a low-emission hydrogen and graphitic carbon production process
ABS and partners looking into near-shore green hydrogen production in Korea
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May
Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Korean industry leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for a near-shore floating platform of green hydrogen production and liquefaction. Courtesy of ABS The MoU was signed by ABS, the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH),
Elbehafen LNG terminal starts regular commercial operations
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May
The Elbehafen LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany has started its regular commercial operations. Courtesy of RWE At the beginning of May, an LNG cargo was delivered by the LNG Sakura vessel, marking the commencement of operations. The LNG terminal’s developer RWE said the commercial operations will be carried out by
PV Gas becomes Vietnam’s 1st company eligible for LNG import/export
India sets sights on green tugs in all major ports by 2025
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May
India aims to become a global hub for green shipbuilding by 2030 and is launching a Green Tug Transition Programme as part of the strategy. Illustration; Image credit: Cochin Shipyard The programme was announced in late March by India’s Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Ayush Shri Sarbananda