Tractebel and partner companies have developed what they describe as the world’s first offshore infrastructure and processing facilities concept for the storage of hydrogen in offshore caverns. Source: Tractebel The design study, unveiled by Tractebel Overdick GmbH, is said to outline an innovative solution for large-scale hydrogen storage on the
World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship concept unveiled
Norwegian shipping company Northern Xplorer has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered zero-emission cruise ship concept. As disclosed, the company’s current plan includes a series of 14 ships. The ships will feature clean technologies including fully electric propulsion, battery energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells and auxiliary
Poland’s Port of Gdynia looks into hydrogen use
The Port of Gdynia Authority, terminals, and Gdynia are considering the use of hydrogen and the creation of a hydrogen hub. Courtesy of Port of Gdynia The Polish port hosted a conference devoted to fuel and energy transformation. The participant included representatives of terminals operating at the port and Gdynia
BP, Maersk Tankers: Marine biofuel trials prove success
British oil and gas company BP and Danish tanker shipping firm Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers. Illustration. Image by Maersk Tankers The trials were completed on Maersk Cirrus and Maersk Navigator – product tankers on time-charter
WinGD opens new test centre in China to speed up shipping’s transition
Swiss marine engine technology developer WinGD has opened a new test centre in Shanghai, China, as the company continues to invest in its R&D infrastructure. The Global Test Centre, launched on 16 December 2021, is a collaboration with China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute (CSPI). The duo aims to advance a
Capital Product Partners takes delivery of Aristidis I LNG carrier
Shipping company Capital Product Partners (CPLP) has taken delivery of LNG carrier Aristidis I from the Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries. Illustration only; Courtesy of Capital Gas The Aristidis I is the latest generation X-DF LNG carrier. It has a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres. Hyundai Heavy Industries constructed the
Rolls-Royce to provide mtu hydrogen tech for Duisburg container terminal
Technology company Rolls-Royce has been contracted to ensure a climate-neutral energy supply at the container terminal currently under construction at the Port of Duisburg, Germany. Photo: Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit will provide its mtu hydrogen technology for this purpose, in order to supply the future terminal with electrical
Siemens, B.Grimm join ECV on LNG-to-Power project in Vietnam
U.S.-based project holding company Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV) said that B.Grimm Power and Siemens Energy have joined its consortium to develop an LNG-to-power project in Vietnam. Courtesy of Energy Capital Vietnam ECV’s LNG project is developing a multi-phase gas-fired power complex and floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) terminal. The location
GTT gets new DSME order for 4 new LNG carriers
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has ordered tank design from French LNG containment specialist GTT for four new LNG carriers. Courtesy of DSME As part of this order, GTT will provide the design for the tanks of the new ships. It will also provide associated engineering
Europe to get 1st climate-neutral container terminal based on hydrogen tech
On the site of the former Coal Island, Germany’s duisport is to construct the trimodal Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) by 2023 together with Cosco Shipping Logistics, Hupac SA, and the HTS Group. Photo: duisport As informed, DGT is set to become the first terminal with completely climate-neutral operations using hydrogen,