LNG as fuel should be a no-brainer. So, what’s the hold-up?
RWE, H2U to work on Australia-Germany hydrogen trading
15
Apr
German energy company RWE and Australian hydrogen project developer The Hydrogen Utility (H2U) have teamed up to develop hydrogen trading between these two countries. Courtesy of RWE A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two companies on 15 April 2021 with the aim to bring green hydrogen produced
Pavilion imports Singapore’s first carbon-neutral LNG cargo
15
Apr
Temasek-owned Pavilion Energy said it has imported a carbon-neutral LNG cargo into Singapore. Courtesy of Pavilion Energy The company said it is a milestone first import of the kind for Pavilion Energy and Singapore. Carbon emissions associated with the LNG cargo from well-to-tank including the extraction, production, transportation, and regasification
Trafigura to co-sponsor MAN’s ammonia engine development
15
Apr
Swiss commodity trading house Trafigura has expanded its support to MAN Energy Solutions’ ammonia-fueled engine project. Courtesy of MAN Energy Solutions Trafigura has decided to co-sponsor the development of the engine for maritime vessels. The fuel-flexible, two-stroke ammonia engine is expected to be commercially available for large-scale ocean-going ships by
Mitsubishi, NextDecade team up on CCS for Rio Grande LNG
15
Apr
NextDecade and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America have formed ties for a carbon capture technology for the Rio Grande LNG project in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. Courtesy of NextDecade The pair signed an engineering services agreement (ESA) for the design, license, and performance guarantee of KM CDR Process, which is
Shell’s shareholders to advise on energy transition strategy
15
Apr
Energy giant Shell has asked its shareholders to cast a vote on its latest Energy Transition Strategy publication. Courtesy of Navingo Back in April 2020, Shell revealed its plans to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 at the latest. As of February 2021, the company has begun integrating
Titan LNG bunkers Wes Amelie at Port of Antwerp
15
Apr
Titan LNG, a Dutch independent LNG supplier, has completed another bunkering operation at the Port of Antwerp. Courtesy of Titan LNG The company noted its bunkering barge, FlexFueler 001 bunkered the Wes Amelie, a container vessel owned by Wessels Reederei and chartered by Unifeeder at the Belgian New Fruit Wharf
AG&P contract backlog hits $770 mln
15
Apr
Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P) and its units are entering the second quarter of 2021 with a record of contracted projects totaling over US$770 million. Courtesy of AG&P The projects are covering various landmark initiatives in the Philippines, India, the US and elsewhere. The contracted backlog of projects includes
Oldendorff trials biofuel in Singapore
15
Apr
German dry bulk operator Oldendorff Carriers has teamed up with BHP, and biofuels pioneer GoodFuels to carry out the first marine biofuel trial involving an ocean-going vessel bunkered in Singapore. The vessel selected for the trial was Kira Oldendorff,one of the company’s eco-Kamsarmaxes. The 2020-built 81,290 dwt dry bulk carrier
Flex LNG charter quartet to Cheniere
15
Apr
Flex LNG, a pure-play LNG carrier company has entered into time charter party agreements with Cheniere for four LNG carriers. Courtesy of Flex LNG The agreements also include an option for a fifth LNG carrier, the company said in its statement on Wednesday. Under the agreements, Flex LNG will employ
Uniper ditches LNG for hydrogen for Wilhelmshaven
14
Apr
German energy company Uniper has decided to look into the potential of developing a hydrogen hub in Wilhelmshaven instead of the planned LNG import terminal. Illustration (Courtesy of Uniper) Under the name Green Wilhelmshaven, Uniper is working on a feasibility study for the development of a national hydrogen hub. An
CB&I to build LNG storage tank for AG&P in the Philippines
14
Apr
McDermott International informed that its CB&I Storage Solutions business has secured a contract on an LNG import facility in Batangas, Philippines. Philippines LNG (Courtesy of McDermott) The contract has been awarded by Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company (AG&P). It is for the engineering, procurement and construction of a liquefied natural