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COP28: 39 countries endorse declaration for mutual recognition of hydrogen standards
A global initiative for the mutual recognition of certification systems for hydrogen and derivatives has been presented at COP28 in Dubai. During a “High Level Roundtable on Hydrogen” event on December 5, the flagship Hydrogen Declaration of Intent to pursue mutual recognition of hydrogen certificat
Metacon unifies its brand platform to boost market visibility
Helbio, a wholly-owned Greek subsidiary of the Swedish manufacturer of energy systems for green hydrogen production Metacon AB, is changing its name to Metacon S.A., along with integrating the company’s operations into Metacon AB’s IT, branding and financial platform, thus consolidating Metacon as a
Wärtsilä unveils four new engines capable of running on methanol
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has revealed it will add four new methanol engines to its portfolio, including Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46F and Wärtsilä 46TS engines which will be capable of operating on methanol fuel.
WinGD seals four-way partnership for CMB.TECH ammonia engines
Swiss marine power company WinGD has concluded a four-party agreement underwriting Belgian bulk carrier operator CMB.TECH’s order of X72DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines. CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding (QBS) and engine builder CSSC Engine Co (CSE) have also signed the agreement for the joint undertakin
SK E&S and partners aim to build Korea’s largest low-carbon hydrogen plant
SK E&S, a part of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, has partnered with GE Vernova, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction, Chungcheongnam-do Government, and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) for the construction of the largest low-carbon hydrogen plant in Korea. To this end, SK E&S and its global partn
Dutch player wraps up ‘masterpiece in offshore lifting’ with derrick removal ahead of platform conversion
Wagenborg Foxdrill has finished with an offshore lifting project, which entailed derrick removal for Perenco’s platform repurposing project.
Zero Emission Port Alliance launched at COP28
The Netherlands-based terminal operator APM Terminals and the UAE-based port developer and operator DP World have formed the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), an industry-wide strategic coalition aiming to accelerate the journey to zero emissions for container handling equipment (CHE) at ports.
Kongsberg to provide design, equipment for Sirius’ methanol-ready tanker duo
Norwegian equipment provider Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply design, engineering, and equipment for two MGO/biofuel and methanol-ready chemical tankers for Swedish tanker operator Sirius Rederi AB.
Indian firm inks $5B MoU for decarbonization projects, including hydrogen
India’s renewable energy company ReNew Energy Global has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to collaborate on climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, including green hydrogen. Specifically, the MoU, signed at COP28, identifies potential invest
IWSA: More wind-powered ships than large cargo vessels running on low and zero-carbon fuels
The International Windship Association (IWSA) has issued an open letter to the Heads of State and delegates at the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28), urging them to recognize the vital role of direct wind propulsion in the decarbonization of the maritime sector. This appeal, alig
Viking Line vessels switch to green shore power to cut GHG footprint
Finnish shipping company Viking Line has switched to using only green electricity from renewable energy sources in an effort to reduce up to 780 tons of its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Norway still holds ‘valuable’ gas resources but uncertainty looms over development for some
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has conducted a mapping of gas resources that have yet to be developed.
Snam completes purchase of FSRU BW Singapore to be deployed off Ravenna
Italian energy player Snam has finalized the acquisition of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) BW Singapore which will be deployed offshore Ravenna, Italy, contributing to the country’s energy security and diversification. On July 6, 2022, Snam and BW LNG signed the agreement for th
DNV okays DSIC’s LCO2 FSIU and LCO2 carrier designs
Classification society DNV has awarded two Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) for the design of a 50,000cbm floating liquefied CO2 (LCO2) storage and injection unit (FSIU) and a 20,000cbm LCO2 carrier.