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Novatek and Severstal collaborate on hydrogen energy
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Jun
Russia’s Novatek and Severstal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on hydrogen energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Courtesy of Novatek The MoU is signed to provide for the implementation of a joint pilot project for the production, transportation, storage, and use of “blue” hydrogen. The companies
World’s first offshore green hydrogen plant to go online in France
4
Jun
An offshore hydrogen production plant powered by electricity from a floating wind turbine is scheduled to be put into operation next year in France. The hydrogen production system will be installed at the SEM-REV demonstration site off the coast of Le Croisic in France, where it will be linked with
GTT to design 2 very large LNG storage tanks for China
4
Jun
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order for the design of two very large Membrane Full Containment LNG storage tanks from China Chengda Engineering. Courtesy of GTT Each of the two ordered latest generation membrane storage tanks has a net capacity of 220,000 cubic metres and is fitting
Newport’s LNG system gains class approval for green future
4
Jun
UK’s ship management company Newport Shipping’s LNG fuel tank system for crude tankers and bulkers has gained class approval to facilitate retrofits in line with new environmental requirements. Courtesy of Newport Shipping Classification society DNV granted the approval-in-principle (AIP) affirming the technical feasibility of the concept for the very large
Novatek, TotalEnergies strengthen Arctic LNG ties
4
Jun
Russa’s Novatek and TotalEnergies have strengthened their ties on the Arctic LNG projects with two new agreements. Illustration courtesy of Novatek During an event in Saint-Petersburg, Novatek signed a deal to sell 10 per cent participation interest in Arctic Transshipment to TotalEnergies. “The transshipment facilities will ensure the optimal utilization
d’Amico Group testing biofuel on LR1 product tankers
3
Jun
d’Amico Group has teamed up with a number of industry majors in a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to test the biofuel blends on board its LR1 product tankers. The tests will involve biofuel (B30), which is derived from advanced second-generation feedstock. They will be undertaken on d’Amico’s vessels, Cielo Bianco
LNG and solar to power West Africa gold mine
3
Jun
Orezone has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Genser Energy for the supply of clean energy for its Bomboré gold mine in West Africa. Courtesy of Orezone Orezone Gold Corporation, a Canadian development company, owns a 90 per cent interest in Bomboré, one of the largest undeveloped gold mines
DSIC marks milestone in the construction of LNG-powered VLCC
3
Jun
Image credit: CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding Industry, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has delivered what has been described as the world’s first dual-fuel VLCC 2x3500m³ C-type LNG cryogenic storage tank. The 2x3500m³ C-type LNG cryogenic storage tanks, developed independently by the group, are compliant with the Energy Efficiency Design
MMA reveals contract wins in Asia Pacific
3
Jun
MMA Offshore has secured a new contract to carry out survey work at an offshore wind project in Taiwan, as well as a contract extension for the Australian Ichthys natural gas field. MMA will use two third-party chartered vessels to undertake geophysical and visual surveys to understand elements such as seabed
Novatek and Fortum join in on renewable power
3
Jun
Russia’s largest LNG producer Novatek and European energy company Fortum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on renewable power cooperation. Cryogas-Vysotsk LNG; Coutresy of Novatek Under the agreement, Novatek will purchase electricity produced by Fortum’s renewable power facilities in Russia. The Cryogas-Vysotsk medium-scale LNG project is especially emphasized for