Bermuda-based owner and operator of LNG carriers and FSRUs Höegh LNG has provided an update stating that the previously disclosed disputes and pending arbitrations with the charterer of PGN FSRU Lambung, which is serving Pertamina’s Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) off Indonesia, have been settled. Archive. Courtesy of Höegh LNG In a
UK-headquartered Quadrise has signed a collaboration agreement with renewable biofuels supplier Cargill NV and MAC2 Solutions, part of Group Machiels, concerning the production of MSAR and bioMSAR fuels for its forthcoming marine vessel trials. Upon completion of trials, Quadrise aims to commence commercial supply of MSAR and bioMSAR fuels in Port of
India’s government has released a new scheme that aims to support retrofitting existing vessels to run on green hydrogen. Illustration. Source: IMO on Flickr The scheme will also support the development of bunkering and refueling facilities in ports for green hydrogen-based fuels. The scheme guidelines, titled Scheme Guidelines for implementation
Italian energy infrastructure operator Snam, in cooperation with Confindustria, has officially launched a market test on hydrogen demand in Italy and, in partnership with Eni, a collection of non-binding expressions of interest for the transport and storage of CO2 within the framework of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in
Houston-based Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on energy transition opportunities, such as LNG and hydrogen, in the United States and Japan. Cameron LNG facility. Courtesy of Sempra The MoU will see Sempra and
Turkish shipbuilder Gelibolu Shipyard has launched a diesel-electric, wind-assisted general cargo vessel for Dutch shipping company Conoship International. Conoship The 3600 tdw vessel, identified as NB60, is a testament to innovation, future-proofing, and environmental consciousness in the realm of general cargo transport for inland and coastal waters, according to Conoship. The
U.S. Venture Global LNG and UK National Grid Grain LNG have signed a binding long-term terminal use agreement (TUA), enabling the regasification and sale of LNG from all of Venture Global’s terminals in Louisiana, U.S., including CP2 LNG, subject to obtaining necessary federal permits. Archive; Courtesy of Venture Global Under
U.S. shipowner Matson has inked a contract with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) for the integration of an LNG dual-fuel gas supply system into the 2019-built container ship Kaimana Hila. Kaimana Hila; Image credit: Matson/MAN Energy Solutions The contract signing ceremony for MV Kaimana Hila LNG retrofit project was
Japanese companies Toyota and Chiyoda have teamed up to jointly develop a large-scale electrolysis system with an aim of achieving the government targets for the introduction of electrolysis equipment both in Japan and overseas as part of the Basic Strategy on Hydrogen. Illustration of large-scale electrolysis system. Courtesy of Toyota
Switching to ammonia as a marine fuel, with the goal of decarbonization, can instead create entirely new problems, a recent study found. Illustration: Chalmers University of Technology/Petra Persson As part of the study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, researchers carried out life cycle analyses for batteries and for
Maritime fuel supplier Peninsula has delivered LNG to MSC Virginia containership, owned by shipping major MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, at the Gibraltar anchorage. Peninsula’s first purpose-built 12,500 cubic meter LNG bunker vessel Levante LNG completed the LNG bunker supply to the MSC Virginia. This content is available after accepting the
India-based shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has launched a next-generation battery-powered electric ferry for the West Bengal government. IRS The launching ceremony for Dheu took place in Kolkata last month. Being constructed under the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) class, the newbuilding has an aluminium hull and