Port of Antwerp-Bruges and cleantech company CMB.TECH are preparing to soon welcome the Hydrotug, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat, which is part of an integral greening programme for the port’s fleet. Courtesy of CMB.TECH/Port of Antwerp-Bruges As disclosed, the first water launch of the Hydrotug at Armón Shipyards in Navia, Spain
Canada-based shipping group Seaspan Marine Transportation has recently announced that Seaspan ULC signed a contract for the construction of two 7600 cbm LNG bunker vessels, with the option for a third vessel. Photo: Seaspan Chinese shipbuilder CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has been awarded the contract to build
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $24.9 million in funding for six research and development projects to support the advancement of clean hydrogen for electricity generation. Illustration only; Courtesy of DoE DOE will partner with private companies to research advanced technology solutions that could make hydrogen a more
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has unveiled plans to build an artificial island dedicated to large-scale production of green hydrogen from offshore wind in Denmark and has entered an agreement with Allianz Investment Management (AIM) to perform a feasibility study for a similar project in Germany. In Denmark, CIP is proposing
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report, weekly LNG exports have decreased by two vessels from last week, while the Henry Hub prices went up. Courtesy of Cheniere In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook report for the week between 12 May and 18 May, EIA says 19 LNG
The global shipping industry will require the equivalent of the world’s entire current renewable energy demand in order to replace fossil fuel use, a new report commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has shown. The report named “Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution”, authored by professor Stefan Ulreich from
U.S. LNG engineer Chart Industries has completed the acquisition of Swedish company CSC Cryogenic Service Center for approximately $4 million. Courtesy of Chart Industries Chart Industries says that CSC brings a strong service footprint in the Nordic Region with many overlapping customers to Chart. Therefore, it is allowing Chart to
Edinburgh-based storage tech firm Gravitricity and British environment consultancy Arup have secured $372,073 (£300,000) from the UK goverment to study the feasibility of storing hydrogen in purpose-built underground shafts. Courtesy of Gravitricity Gravitricity and Arup have together secured funding from the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy through the
Australian energy giant Woodside has revealed that its shareholders have approved its plan for the merger of BHP’s petroleum business portfolio with Woodside. Back in August 2021, a merger commitment deed was announced between Woodside and Australia’s BHP Group, enabling the former to acquire the entire share capital of BHP Petroleum in
Australian Provaris Energy, former Global Energy Ventures (GEV), is making progress on the engineering and development of its H2Neo GH2 carrier, with the aim to achieve approval for construction in 2023. According to Provaris, the detailed contract design package (CDP) for the 26,000 cbm carrier is 70% complete and on
