Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has committed to reducing operating Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 40 per cent from 2019 levels by 2030. According to Transocean’s statement on Monday, this critical initiative is consistent with the technical leadership the company has demonstrated over the years through
Sveinung J. S. Støhle has resigned from the position of president & CEO of Norway’s floating terminal projects company Höegh LNG effective 1 November 2021. Courtesy of Höegh LNG Sveinung J. S. Støhle gave notice of resignation in order to pursue an alternative career opportunity based outside of Norway, the
Taiwanese shipping company U-Ming, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) and Norwegian marine coatings provider Jotun have signed a commercial agreement for the provision of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for U-Ming’s 190,000 dwt bulkers. Photo: Jotun The four LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers are to be built at SWS in Shanghai, China.
Belgium-based tanker shipping company Euronav has completed a B30 biofuel test on its Suezmax vessel Statia. Image Courtesy: Euronav Euronav bunkered 1,502 MT of a B30 biodiesel blend manufactured by BP on the 150,205 dwt Statia. As explained, the biofuel is composed of 30% advanced carbon-neutral biofuel mixed with 70%
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers’ newbuild MPP Katori, a next-generation energy-saving ship, entered the Japanese port of Nanao for the first time on 6 October. Courtesy of NYK The vessel entered the port of Nanao in Ishikawa prefecture, transporting wind turbine equipment. Before that, it loaded at the port of
Qatar’s state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Petroleum has changed its name to reflect its new strategy focused on the energy transition. Qatar Petroleum’s new name and logo The company changed its name to QatarEnergy, according to information on its social media channels. The name is also accompanied by a
Northern Lights, Shell’s joint venture with energy majors Equinor and TotalEnergies, has placed an order for two LNG-powered, wind-assisted CO2 carriers at China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC). Under the contract, the Chinese shipbuilder will build two vessels, each with a cargo size of 7,500 cbm and a length of 130
UK-based small-scale LNG company Avenir LNG has announced the delivery of LNG bunkering and supply vessel (LBV) Avenir Aspiration, the first out of four coming from the Nantong CIMC SOE shipyard. Courtesy of Avenir LNG The Avenir Aspiration is a dual-purpose, 7,500-cubic metres LNG bunkering and supply vessel (LBV). It
Fugro has secured a monitoring contract by Saipem to support the construction of a liquid natural gas (LNG) jetty for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field offshore Senegal and Mauritania. Beginning in December, Fugro will deploy its InclinoCam vision technology to install more than 190 piles, working from a jack-up barge, over a
