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Ilmatar secures survey permits for multi-gigawatt wind farm sites offshore Finland
The Finnish Government has granted survey permits for Ilmatar Offshore’s two new project areas, Bothnia and Bothnia West, in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone. Ilmatar Offshore has identified two new areas suitable for offshore wind in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone. The project areas are cal
Wagenborg’ latest EasyMax vessel splashed at Royal Niestern Sander
Royal Wagenborg’s EasyMax 3 vessel has hit the waters at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard Farmsum, Netherlands. With a cargo capacity of more than 14.000 tonnes and a hold capacity of 625.000 cbft, the Easymax vessel type is the latest series in the company’s fleet. With an installed power of less
Maersk seals world’s 1st methanol dual-fuel conversion project with Chinese shipbuilder
Danish container shipping heavyweight Maersk has signed its first methanol dual-fuel conversion project with Chinese shipbuilder Zhoushan Xinya Shipbuilding Co. The momentous deal, inked during a special ceremony held on October 18, 2023, signifies the inception of the world’s maiden containership m
In focus: Hydrogen and CCS – silver bullet or cog in energy transition machine?
As the world turns its attention toward a new/old conflict arising in the Middle East, offshore energy players are seeking new ways to curb climate change and bring us closer to a mellifluous cleaner, greener future. The energy transition process is moving ahead with each passing day but there is no
Harland & Wolff wins £61 million contract for FPSO mid-life upgrade
Harland & Wolff has secured a £61 million contract with Canadian oil and natural gas company Cenovus Energy for the mid-life upgrade of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. The SeaRose FPSO vessel is expected to arrive at the Harland & Wolff Belfast Yard in early 2024 and will
Maersk adds Swiss renewable methanol producer to its low-carbon fuel portfolio
Maersk Growth, the venture arm of Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, has added Switzerland-based cleantech and engineering company Methanology AG to its low-carbon fuel portfolio. Methanology focuses on developing technologies capable of producing large quantities of renewable methanol using
The Insight Partners: Green hydrogen market to grow to $88 billion by 2030
According to the “Green hydrogen market forecast to 2030 – COVID-19 impact and global analysis – technology (alkaline electrolysis and PEM electrolysis), renewable source (wind energy, solar energy and others), end-use industry (chemical, power, food & beverages, medical, petrochemicals and others)
MPA Singapore initiates call for financiers and insurers to back adoption of electric harbor craft
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has initiated a call for proposals from financial institutions, intermediaries, marine insurance providers, and brokers to expedite the use of electric harbour craft in Singapore, which is an integral part of MPA’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions
First tidal energy site in Wales gets an official launch
The first minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has officially opened the substation linked to Morlais tidal energy site on Anglesey in Wales.
World-first as Woodside removes riser turret mooring from Australian waters (Photo+video)
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy has removed the decommissioned Nganhurra riser turret mooring (RTM) from Australian water, which is now in transit to the shore for recycling and reuse. The Nganhurra RTM has been lifted onto a barge approximately 38 kilometers north of the North West Cape in
Seatrium delivers FPU for Shell’s Gulf of Mexico field
Singapore’s Seatrium, previously known as Sembcorp Marine, has delivered a floating production unit (FPU) to Shell, destined for deployment in the Gulf of Mexico. The completed Whale FPU comprises a topside module and a four-column semisubmersible floating hull, of over 22,000 tonnes. Sembcorp Marin
WATCH: Wallenius Wilhelmsen tests new hull of Orcelle Wind before approaching shipyards
Wallenius Wilhelmsen and its project partners are working diligently on the development of the Orcelle Wind, an innovative wind-powered Pure Car Truck Carrier. Namely, parallel to the production of the first wing prototypes, the company is also working on the fine-tuning of the vessel design. The Al
North Sea oil project comes on stream ahead of schedule
Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor has brought on stream the Breidablikk field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea four months ahead of schedule. The Breidablikk field, which commenced production on October 20, holds almost 200 million barrels of recoverable oil. Its plateau production i
NYK’s 6th LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier starts operations
NYK’s sixth LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier, Sumire Leader, has started its transportation service for Mazda Motor Corporation, arriving at the port of Hiroshima on Oct 17 and the port of Nakanoseki on Oct 18. This vessel is the last of four LNG-fueled PCTCs delivered from China Merchants Jinl