Klaipedos Nafta (KN), Larvik Shipping (LS), and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have reached an agreement to carry out a feasibility study to develop liquefied CO2 (LCO2) loading facilities at KN’s infrastructure in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Courtesy of Port of Klaipeda The companies acknowledge the potential for carbon capture, utilisation, and storage
New agreement to speed up carbon capture and storage element of HyNet
Italian energy giant Eni and Progressive Energy have signed a framework agreement to further accelerate carbon capture and storage (CCS) within the HyNet North West low carbon cluster project. Progressive Energy, Cadent, CF Fertilisers, Eni UK, Essar, Hanson, INOVYN, and the University of Chester are partners on the HyNet North
Wärtsilä to develop autonomous, zero-emission barge for Port of Rotterdam
Inland Container Shipping, Port of Rotterdam Image credit: Port of Rotterdam Finland-based technology group Wärtsilä is embarking on a project to develop and demonstrate an autonomous, zero-emission barge for the Rotterdam Port Authority. The endeavor is part of a research project, nicknamed sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs
Stena Line’s 4th E-Flexer hits the water in China
Launching ceremony; Image credit: CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard Stena Line’s first new extended E-Flexer ferry has been launched at the CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard in China. The Ro-Pax vessel, whose name is yet to be revealed, took to the water for the first time on 24 May. The vessel was ordered
Woodside to bring solar energy to Pluto LNG
Australian energy major Woodside plans to bring 50 megawatts of solar energy to Pluto LNG facility for Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula green energy push. Woodside’s proposal for large-scale solar to the Burrup; Courtesy of Woodside Woodside follows the vision to build a large-scale supply of renewable energy to existing and
Dutch court orders Shell to curb emissions in ‘historic ruling’
A Dutch court has ordered oil major Shell to deepen its carbon emissions cuts in a ruling described as the first-of-its-kind, but also the one that Shell plans to appeal. This embedded content is only visible after accepting cookies. Change your preferences [embedded content] On Wednesday, 26 May 2021, the
Eni misses in first Oman deepwater well, eyes second target
Italian oil major Eni has found nothing in its first deepwater exploration well in a block offshore Oman but is preparing to drill a second well on a new target. Location of Block 52; Source: Woodmac The Italian energy group signed an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) for Block
Horisont Energi completes Barents Blue project feasibility phase
Horisont Energi has completed the feasibility phase of the Barents Blue project, laying the foundation for Europe’s first large-scale carbon-neutral ammonia plant, which will include offshore carbon storage. Courtesy of Horisont Energi “The work carried out with our partner Haldor Topsøe A/S is pioneering and sets the global standard for
U.S. gov’t appoints TEES to manage safety institute for offshore energy
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has been appointed by the U.S. federal agencies to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI). Illustration/Verdant Power’s tidal turbines (Courtesy of U.S. DOE) The cooperative agreement for managing OESI was signed between TEES and the U.S. Department
Port of Tallinn’s 2050 target: All moored ships will need to use green electricity, clean fuel
In order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, Estonian Port of Tallinn will have to ensure that all ships moored at the port switch to green electricity or to alternative, more environmentally friendly fuels, a new report shows. In cooperation with the Estonian Maritime Academy of Tallinn University of Technology,
Biden: Nord Stream 2 sanctions ‘counter-productive’ for European relations
U.S. President Joe Biden has waived sanctions against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline because the project is nearly complete and the chance it could harm ties with Europe. Biden, who is preparing for his first visit to Europe and his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir