South & Central Asia
IRENA: Offshore Wind Could Reach 100GW Capacity by 2030
Offshore wind power has the potential to grow from 13 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, to 100GW in 2030, driven by technology advancements and further cost declines, according to new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Innovation Outlook: Offshore Wind’, launched at the World Wi
K Line, MOL, NYK to Join Forces in Container Shipping
Japan’s big three container shipping companies have agreed to establish a new joint-venture company to integrate their container shipping businesses. After the resolution by the board of directors of each company held today, and subject to regulatory approval from the authorities, Kawasaki Kisen Kai
Tokyo Gas, Petronas aim cooperation in global energy market
Tokyo Gas and Petronas LNG over the weekend signed a memorandum of collaboration to strengthen the global presence of both companies in the energy market.
Honghua inks LNG platform construction HOA
Honghua Group, the land drilling rig manufacturer, signed and offshore LNG platform construction heads of agreement with Argo LNG Partners, priced at approximately US$1.8 billion.
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Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 24-30, 2016). PHOTO: Wasa Expands Its Dredging Fleet Wasa Dredging, a Finnish marine offshore and inland water construction company, has just released a photo of its new 140 ton multi-purpose land machine
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Kongsberg wins order for LNG-fueled bulker
Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to supply automation solution and its fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for a newbuild 50,000-dwt LNG-fuelled bulk carrier, ordered by the South Korean shipowner, Ilshin Shipping Company.
Reliance Industries Launches First Two VLECs
Indian private sector company Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance) has inaugurated its first two very large ethane carriers (VLEC) in a ceremony held in Geoje, South Korea. Constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the 80,000 cbm vessels Ethane Crystal and Ethane Emerald are said to be the la
IMO Sets 2020 Date for 0.5% Global Sulphur Cap
The implementation date for the 0.5% global sulphur cap is set for 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee decided at its 70th session in London this week. In 2008, the IMO unanimously adopted the global sulphur cap requiring all ships to use fuels
TEN Adds Crude Tanker, LNG Carrier to Its Fleet
Greek tanker owner and operator Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has taken delivery of two vessels, the Aframax crude tanker Leontios H and the company’s second liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Maria Energy. The vessels, delivered from Romania-base Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries, and from South K
TEN takes delivery of LNG carrier Maria Energy
Greek product and LNG tanker operator, Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), has been delivered its second LNG carrier, the 174,000-cbm Maria Energy.