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CorPower Ocean and SSAB looking into fossil-free steel for wave energy technology
CorPower Ocean has signed an agreement with steel company SSAB to explore the development of one of the world’s first wave energy power plants using fossil-free steel. Under the agreement, SSAB will deliver the fossil-free steel to CorPower Ocean to be used as a structural material to build a wave e

TNPA looking into hydrogen initiatives at South African ports
In support of South Africa’s transition into a low-carbon economy, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for the development of a terminal facility and related facilities for hydrogen initiatives at its commercial seaports. The RFI assesses the market in

Worley secures FEED work on 3GW hydrogen project in Scotland
UK-based energy company Statera has awarded American-Australian engineering company Worley a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the first phase of its 3 GW Kintore Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Statera’s Kintore Hydrogen aims to harness surplus electricity generated by S

Gulf of Mexico operators develop surface monitoring equipment program
HWCG, a consortium of deepwater operators in the Gulf of Mexico, and marine environmental consulting and survey company CSA Ocean Sciences have created a surface monitoring equipment program designed to assist offshore oil and gas operators with enhancing their environmental monitoring and preparedn

Wallenius Wilhelmsen confirms order for up to 12 methanol dual-fuel PCTCs
Norwegian shipping and logistic company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Co. for the construction of four methanol dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) and up to eight optional units.

‘Industry’s first’ methanol-powered sustainable shipping fund unveiled
ProMarine AG, an investment advisor for the financing of the maritime energy transition, has launched what has been described as the’ industry-first sustainable shipping fund’ with an initial portfolio of four methanol-fueled MR tankers led by methanol producer Proman and shipping company Stena Bulk

Vitol targets biofuel expansion in Singapore in 2024 with specialized bunker barges
From early next year, energy and commodities company Vitol plans to expand the supply of biofuels in Asia with the delivery of specialized bunker barges in Singapore. Namely, the company is sending its specialized bunker barges to Singapore, and through its wholly-owned subsidiaries V-Bunkers and Vi

Oman LNG extends partnership with international firms, including Shell, beyond 2024
Oman LNG has signed shareholder agreements with several international companies, including Shell, as part of its strategic roadmap to extend the existing agreements and continue business beyond 2024. At the ceremony held on October 23, the state-owned company signed Oman LNG and Qalhat LNG sharehold

JERA and Kyushu Electric join hands on decarbonization and energy supply
Japan’s energy major JERA and compatriot Kyushu Electric Power have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning comprehensive discussions on collaboration aimed at achieving decarbonization and a stable energy supply. According to JERA, the MoU strengthens and expands the two companies’ ex

Scana’s PSW Technology secures contract extension with Odfjell Drilling
Scana-owned PSW Technology has secured an extension of its frame agreement with Odfjell Drilling for the provision of marine risers and subsea equipment services. The agreement includes services for the classification and testing of well control equipment for all the rigs within Odfjell Drilling’s p

SSI’s shipbuilding solution for Buquebus’ battery-electric ferry
Canadian software solution provider SSI has been contracted to supply its ShipConstructor design and modeling solution to a battery-electric RoPax catamaran ferry owned by Buquebus of Uruguay.

Silverstream wins AIP from China Classification Society
UK-based maritime clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has signed an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the China Classification Society (CCS). Silverstream said that this is the first agreement of this nature with a classification society. The Approval in Principle signifies that the C

ERMA FIRST wins South Korean flag approval for its BWTS
Greek ballast water treatment specialist ERMA FIRST has received the coveted South Korean flag-type approval for its market-leading ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS.

Prysmian connects Vineyard Wind 1 to US grid
Prysmian has completed the installation and HV testing activities at Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the US. Located more than 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, Vineyard Wind consists of an array of 62 wind turbines that will generate 800 MW of electricity and p