Russian tanker owner SCF Group has received confirmation from TotalEnergies for an option for two 174,000-cbm LNG carriers. The vessels will be chartered for a period of up to seven years, operating within TotalEnergies global portfolio LNG trade under the technical management of Sovcomflot. The option was exercised under a
The New York-listed spinoff of Greek LNG shipper GasLog, GasLog Partners, goes through senior management and board of director changes. Courtesy of GasLog GasLog Partners’ board of directors has appointed Paolo Enoizi, the current chief operating officer (COO) of GasLog and GasLog Partners, as the chief executive officer (CEO). This
French LNG containment specialist GTT and Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua have received approvals for the LNG bunkering vessel concept from Society China Classification Society (CCS) and DNV. Courtesy of GTT This double approval in principle is granted for the “ballast-water-free” LNG bunker & feeder vessel concept. The AiPs recognize the compliance
State-backed energy holding company Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and port operator Abu Dhabi Ports revealed plans to develop an industrial scale green hydrogen to ammonia export project in Abu Dhabi. As explained, the partnership would be a significant step towards placing Abu Dhabi at the heart of
New York-based gas-to-power developer New Fortress Energy has signed a framework agreement with Sri Lanka’s government to construct a new offshore LNG receiving, storage and regasification terminal. Illustration only; Courtesy of New Fortress Energy The LNG import terminal is to introduce LNG to Sri Lanka for the first time in
Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) has placed an order for a total of twelve MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GA dual-fuel engines to be installed on six 174 000 cbm LNG carriers. As disclosed, each of the six LNG carriers will be equipped with two 5G70ME-GA10.5 dual-fuel engines. The engines
A new project aiming to advance development of green hydrogen production powered by offshore wind has been launched in Ireland. The H-Wind project, led by UCC MaREI Research Centre, is being co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland and four industry partners: Gas Networks Ireland, DP Energy, ESB, and Equinor. The project
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Japan’s INPEX, JERA and JOGMEC will explore the commercial potential of producing and transporting clean ammonia to Japan. Courtesy of JERA This agreement builds on ADNOC’s low-carbon fuels initiatives and experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS). Blue ammonia is made from
Dutch clean technology start-up Ocean Grazer has completed the first live test phase of its Ocean Battery energy storage system, deemed as a ‘missing link’ in the global energy transition movement. Ocean Battery prototype ahead of deployment (Courtesy of Ocean Grazer) The Ocean Battery is a modular system that can
Norway’s ferry operator Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to act as a system integrator and deliver power control, distribution and battery systems to three ferries that will be converted from gas and diesel propulsion to zero-emission battery operation. As informed, NES, a subsidiary of HAV Group ASA,