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  • South Africa, Netherlands and Denmark team up on $1bln green hydrogen fund

    21 June 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy

    Governments of South Africa, the Netherlands and Denmark have concluded a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with the intention to launch a new SA-H2 Fund, an innovative blended finance fund that will facilitate and accelerate the development of a green hydrogen sector and circular economy in South Africa. The fund is supported by Climate Fund Managers […]

  • With Shell and Wood going steady for 70 years, new deal for energy projects extends their relationship

    2 August 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    Wood has been awarded a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to continue to provide services to Shell’s global projects.

  • Denmark plans backup capacity to come from hydrogen and storage

    5 July 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vision

    Once Denmark achieves its 2030 target of being 100 per cent powered by renewables, the plan is to have backup capacity from hydrogen and energy storage, according to Hanne Storm Edlefsen, Vice President of Energy Islands at Energinet.

  • The Netherlands forms green hydrogen partnership with Namibia

    22 June 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Transition

    The Netherlands and Namibia have formed a partnership to cooperate on green hydrogen infrastructure that will lead to new hydrogen supply chains from Lüderitz to Rotterdam and its hinterland. Namely, the Port of Rotterdam, Gasunie, Invest International, the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN), Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort) and NamPower signed […]

  • DNG Energy welcomes South Africa’s 1st LNG consignment

    18 November 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    South African LNG infrastructure provider DNG Energy has received South Africa’s first-ever consignment of LNG from Rotterdam, marking a milestone for South Africa‘s energy market.

  • South Africa ‘well placed’ to become green fuel maritime hub

    25 June 2021
    Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    South Africa holds an untapped opportunity to supply the global shipping industry with zero carbon fuels, a new report by Ricardo and Environmental Defense Fund reveals.

  • ACWA Power and IDC to explore $10 bln green hydrogen projects in South Africa

    25 October 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development

    Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) have signed an extensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) exploring a partnership in the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives in the Republic of South Africa. Under the MoU with the potential values estimated at $10 billion, ACWA Power will function as […]

  • German Chancellor’s Africa tour seen as critical step to energy security

    25 May 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Transition

    Following German Chancellor’s Africa tour, the African Energy Chamber believes it to be a critical step towards achieving energy security.

  • ITOCHU, Sasol to jointly study and develop green ammonia as marine fuel

    5 September 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    Japanese general trading company ITOCHU Corporation and South African chemicals and energy company Sasol have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly study and develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia, focusing on its use as bunkering fuel and for power generation. The MoU was signed during the Tokyo International Conference on African […]

  • Maritime, mining, and energy majors to create a green corridor for iron ore

    22 March 2023
    Business & Finance, Collaboration, Green Marine, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Transition, Vessels

    A new consortium comprising UK-based mining company Anglo American, Tata Steel, CMB, VUKA Marine, Freeport Saldanha, and ENGIE plans to explore the options for developing a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe. The initiative has been described as the first of its kind from Africa and an important step in the […]

  • Trafigura points to Global South’s potential in decarbonising shipping with Hydrogen-based fuels

    23 May 2023
    Authorities & Government, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Rules & Regulation, Transition, Vessels

    Swiss commodity trading house Trafigura has released new research emphasizing the pivotal role that hydrogen-based fuels will play in decarbonising the shipping sector. The study highlights the significant potential for countries in the ‘Global South’ to produce green ammonia and green methanol, meeting the increasing global demand for low-emission fuels. While technology such as onboard […]

  • African maritime players urged to upskill seafarers for energy transition

    5 May 2023
    Collaboration, Human Capital, Market Outlooks, Transition

    As the maritime industry transitions to a low and zero-carbon future, African maritime players are being advised to implement new training infrastructure for seafarers to adapt to the ongoing continent’s green transition.

  • Actis inks deal with Egypt for green hydrogen development

    30 August 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    Global investor in sustainable infrastructure Actis has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian government for green hydrogen development.

  • Italy, Austria and Germany back hydrogen-ready pipeline connecting North Africa to Central Europe

    18 May 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development, Transition

    Southern hydrogen corridor or SoutH2 Corridor, a hydrogen-ready pipeline corridor connecting North Africa to central Europe, has received support from Italian, Austrian and German ministries of energy for its development in the European Union and for the respective infrastructure projects to obtain the status of Project of Common Interest (PCI). Snam, Italy’s gas infrastructure operator, […]

  • Total Eren and VNG to collaborate on green hydrogen import to German and European markets

    22 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    Germany’s gas company VNG AG and French renewable energy producer Total Eren have announced plans to collaborate on the development of green ammonia imports in Europe. In line with this, the companies have signed a cooperation agreement concerning the import of green hydrogen in the form of ammonia from Total Eren’s green hydrogen projects worldwide. […]

  • Shipping’s future-fuel demand equal to entire current global renewables production, data shows

    19 May 2022
    Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    A new report commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) indicates that the global shipping industry will require the equivalent of the world’s entire current renewable energy demand in order to replace fossil fuel use.

  • Germany striving to develop gas field with Senegal amid supply uncertainties

    23 May 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Environment, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Safety

    Germany plans to work with Senegal on the development of an offshore gas field amid the severe impact of the war in Ukraine on energy supply and prices.

  • In focus: 2022 begins with renewables

    7 January 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Environment, Innovation, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Technology, Transition, Vessels

    After the holidays and well-deserved break, the energy transition community returns to its activities dedicated to making the world a less polluted and more healthy home.

  • Eni teams up with IRENA to speed up energy transition

    30 September 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Collaboration, Environment, Transition

    Eni has entered into a partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to accelerate the energy transition.

  • Samsung Heavy adds shuttle tanker pair to its orderbook as its nears yearly target

    22 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Green Marine, Infrastructure, Vessels

    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won a construction contract for two shuttle tankers, resuming its winning streak into the final weeks of this year. The shuttle tankers have been ordered by an undisclosed company from Oceania, which is paying KRW 346.6 billion ($255 million) for the newbuilding duo. Samsung said that the […]

  • Air Products sets up new EMEA office in Netherlands

    27 March 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Outlook & Strategy

    US industrial gas supplier Air Products has opened its new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) project delivery office in The Hague, the Netherlands. The office will serve as a contributor to Air Products’ engineering, procurement, and construction work throughout EMEA. It is the company’s first project delivery office on the European mainland, and Air […]

  • In focus: Window to meet 1.5°C target is closing, urgent transformation is needed now

    28 October 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Research & Development, Technology, Transition

    As the UNEP points to slow progress on achieving 1.5°C target, it is more urgent than ever to put pledges into action, and accelerate the transition with strong support from the financial sectors.

  • Samsung Heavy Industries lands deal for VLGC duo

    19 October 2022
    Business & Finance, Green Marine, Vessels

    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won an order for the construction of two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) worth approximately $190 million (KRW 270.7 billion). The company behind the order is an undisclosed shipowner based in Africa, according to a stock exchange filing. The two gas carriers are slated for delivery by […]

  • Anglo American commits to carbon neutral shipping by 2040

    8 November 2021
    Environment, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vision

    UK-based mining company Anglo American has set an ambition to achieve carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with an interim 30% reduction in emissions by 2030.

  • Development of TA’ZIZ ammonia facility in Abu Dhabi gains ground

    18 January 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    ADNOC’s Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company (TA’ZIZ) has signed a shareholder agreement with Fertiglobe, a strategic partnership between ADNOC and OCI Company, South Korea’s GS Energy Corporation, and Japan’s Mitsui & Co to develop a 1 million tonnes per annum low-carbon ammonia production facility at the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Abu Dhabi. ADNOC said […]