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
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
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
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
In the first volume of the World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO) 2023, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) calls for annual renewable power additions of 1,000 GW by 2030 to keep the 1.5°C climate target within reach. Illustration; Courtesy of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) More specifically, IRENA identifies
Share this article Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s first LNG-powered cruise ship being built at Meyer Turku shipyard situated in Turku, Finland, has completed the first round of sea trials. Icon of the Seas. Courtesy of Meyer Turku Meyer Turku revealed in a brief social media update that
A group of fuel production stakeholders, including H2Carrier and MAN Energy Solutions, has called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to develop policies that incentivize the production and adoption of sustainable fuels. Illustration; Credit: GCMD As informed, the partners have also called for the adoption of ambitious interim targets for
Danish shipping company Norden has placed a newbuilding order for six Supramax dry cargo vessels with Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS), a joint venture between COSCO Shipping and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Image credit Norden The 64,000 dwt vessels are slated for delivery in the next two to three years.
Hydrom, a subsidiary of Energy Development Oman SAOC (EDO), has entered two new agreements awarding green hydrogen projects in Oman. The agreements were signed with the winning bidders of round 1 of the Oman green hydrogen auction process during an event organised by Hydrom. This auction process provides companies with
Brooklyn-based technology startup Amogy has inked a pre-order contract for the supply of four of Amogy’s 200 kW ammonia-to-power systems with an undisclosed ‘renowned’ Norwegian shipping company. Illustration; Courtesy of Amogy Amogy said that the newbuild vessel will be outfitted with a total of 800 kW of Amogy powerpacks, adding that
The European Commission (EC) has formally published the two delegated acts outlining detailed rules on the EU definition of renewable hydrogen. Courtesy of the European Commission / Photo by Mauro Bottaro The first act defines under which conditions hydrogen, hydrogen-based fuels or other energy carriers can be considered as renewable
