The number of wind-installed vessels is set to double in the next twelve months, according to estimates from the International Windship Association (IWSA). At the moment, the wind-assisted cargo capacity is standing at 1.4 million dwt with 22 large ships installed, 2 wind-ready ships, and a further
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has secured an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract with Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company (CPOC) for wellhead platforms, subsea pipelines and host tie-in works in the Gulf of Thailand. Under the contract valued at appro
Hydrogen production capacity is estimated to reach 4.5 million tons per annum (mtpa) worldwide by the end of 2023 despite the slowing global economy, representing 165% growth compared to 2022, according to a report by data and analytics company GlobalData. GlobalData’s recent publication called “Hyd
Japan’s offshore drilling contractor Japan Drilling Co. (JDC) has been awarded a new deal for one of its jack-up rigs for operations offshore Thailand.
As the world faces new challenges in 2023, offshore energy industries are making new plans to deliver on the net-zero target. In addition to marine energy, the fast-growing offshore wind sector is also finding its place among oil and gas players. Example number one: SSE Renewables and Equinor, the d
Boluda Corporación Marítima, through its Boluda Towage division, has reached an agreement to acquire Smit Lamnalco, the world’s fifth-largest towage operator. The deal is expected to enable the company to strengthen its presence in strategic markets such as Australia, the Middle East, and West Afric
Global data analytics firm Xeneta has launched a campaign to rank the environmental performance of carriers across the world’s top 13 shipping trades. The firm is using the Carbon Emissions Index (CEI), a tool developed by Xeneta and Marine Benchmark, to evaluate carriers’ emissions levels in the ma
Technology company IDTechEx has forecasted that the water electrolyser market will grow to over $120 billion by 2033. In its ‘Green Hydrogen Production: Electrolyser Markets 2023-2033’ report, IDTechEx noted that the plans from the European Union (EU), from the RePowerEU strategy, and the USA, from
Westwood dives into upstream oil and gas trends in 2022, predicting that 2023 will also be marked by oil and gas price volatility.
The international offshore rig count recorded an increase of ten units in January 2023 compared to December last year, according to the latest rig count report from Baker Hughes. The international rig count is up 60 rigs from last year’s count of 841, with offshore rigs up 31 and onshore rigs up 29.
The logistics industry is taking a major step towards sustainability with the launch of Greenabl Shippers Association, the first not-for-profit cooperative procurement group committed to decarbonizing the transportation sector. Managed by Bluspark, the association brings together expertise in ocean
In its latest report, technology company IDTechEx has forecasted accelerated adoption of green fuel cells, notably hydrogen fuel cells, in marine markets. The maritime sector, which accounts for approximately 2.9% of global carbon emissions, is seeking to meet broader climate goals such as the Paris
