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WindWing-fitted Pyxis Ocean docks in Paranaguá
Pyxis Ocean, the world’s first large ship fitted with WindWings, metal sails that harness the power of the wind to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, arrived at the Port of Paranaguá, Brazil. The bulker, which emits 30% less carbon dioxide compared to conventional ships, embarked on its m
SIMEC Atlantis swings to half-year profit
SIMEC Atlantis Energy has recorded a profit before tax of €5.2 million (£4.5million) for the first six months of fiscal 2023, as opposed to the loss of €9.9 million (£8.6 million) filed for the same period a year earlier.
TotalEnergies stays the course to tackle transition with its multi-energy strategy
TotalEnergies has set its course for the energy transition journey by creating a balanced multi-energy strategy, which it plans to follow to diversify its portfolio, cut its emission footprint, and reach low-carbon and net-zero aspirations.
Subsea module sinks to seabed off Australia due to crane incident
A subsea module, associated umbilical lines and a crane wire have sunk to the bottom of the sea offshore Australia due to a wire failing on the main crane of a vessel. UK-headquartered energy services provider Expro reported that on September 19 an incident occurred in Australian waters in which the
Taiwan’s first subsea power cable factory breaks ground
NKT and Walsin Lihwa have held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Kaohsiung Submarine Cable Factory, the first subsea power cable factory in Taiwan, expected to be fully operational in 2027. In February of this year, the Denmark- and Taiwan-based companies announced that they were forming a joint ven
Enagás closes deal to acquire 10% stake in Germany’s HEH
Spanish transmission system operator (TSO) Enagás has finalized the acquisition of 10% of the shares of Hanseatic Energy Hub (HEH), a consortium in which it participates as an industrial partner. With its 10% stake, Enagás joins the consortium formed by the Buss Group (founding shareholder), Partner
Asso.subsea ticks Viking Link off its to-do list (Gallery)
Asso.subsea has completed the burial and protection operations for the Viking Link interconnector that is connecting Denmark and Great Britain. Asso.subsea was contracted by Prysmian Group in 2020 to execute the seabed preparation, burial and protection works in a three-year campaign, from 2021 to 2
BV and Hanwha Ocean work on 3D model-based classification approval
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) and Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME), have completed a joint development project (JDP) to enable 3D model-based approval for the classification of ships.
MAN ES lands inaugural order for methanol GenSets
MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has secured its first order for six small-bore, seven-cylinder 21/31DF-M GenSets, designed to operate on methanol. The milestone order is part of the construction project for two 9,300 car equivalent unit (CEU) Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) destined for China Merc
LR awards first approval for ammonia two-stroke engine to WinGD
Swiss marine power company WinGD has received the first-ever approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its two-stroke engines fueled with ammonia. According to WinGD, LR’s approval for the X-DF-A dual-fuel range will give shipowners assurance they need to realize vessels using ammon
Mexican conglomerate gets its hands on Talos’ partial stake in large oil field
Talos Energy has wrapped up the sale of a partial stake in its subsidiary, Talos Mexico, which holds an interest in a giant oil field off Mexico.
Hudong-Zhonghua completes LNGC ‘two-in-one’ trial in record time
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has completed the ‘two-in-one’ (regular and gas) trial in five and a half days for the 174,000 cubic meter large liquefied natural gas carrier (LNGC) built by the company for China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Shipping Leasing, setting what is said to be
CCS grants 1st factory approval for methanol dual-fuel boilers
China Classification Society (CCS) has issued factory approval and product certificates for the marine methanol dual-fuel boilers developed by CSSC Jiujiang Marine Equipment (Group) Co.
Greece and Saudi Arabia lay foundation for development of electricity interconnector
Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish a special purpose company for the development of an electricity interconnector between the two countries. Chairman of the Board and CEO of Greek electricity grid operator Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO or Admie) Manos Manousakis and the