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After Shelf Drilling rig hits gas in North Sea, production start-up on the cards by year-end
Equinor has made a new gas discovery in the North Sea, using one of Shelf Drilling’s jack-up rigs.
China launches next-gen eco RoPax
Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Jingling Shipyard (Weihai) has launched Jianzchen, a new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) passenger (RoPax) ferry destined for the China-Japan route.
Vattenfall, TKF enter long-term partnership for inter-array cables
Vattenfall and TKF have signed a multi-year partnership for the supply of inter-array cables for offshore wind farms in Europe. The agreement covers the supply of 66 kV inter-array cables and will apply to all fixed-bottom European offshore wind farms developed by Vattenfall in the coming years. The
Strengthening of Qatar-China energy ties entrenches gas as ‘central component’ in journey to sustainable future
A recent deal between Qatar’s QatarEnergy and China’s Sinopec bolsters hopes that gas and LNG will power the energy transition engine.
ABS issues requirements for liquid hydrogen carriers
Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published new requirements for liquid hydrogen carriers as a step towards supporting projected market demands in the transportation of hydrogen. As explained, the ABS Requirements for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers address safety and technica
Kongsberg, Svitzer team up on crew training in Australia
Towage operator Svitzer, part of Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk, has selected Kongsberg Digital to deliver simulators in support of crew training at its Port of Newcastle base in Australia.
New contract to keep PGS busy through winter season
Norwegian seismic company PGS has secured a 3D exploration contract in the Mediterranean that will take place through the winter season. The Ramform Titan is scheduled to mobilize for the survey in December and the contract has a total duration of approximately 160 days. “We are very pleased with th
Velesto hands out deal for upcoming rig moves
ABL has been awarded a new contract by Velesto Drilling to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services related to rig moves off Malaysia.
Fujian and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry win deal for 41,000 dwt tanker quartet
Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry have secured an order for the construction of four 41,000 dwt oil and chemical tankers from an undisclosed European shipowner. Mawei Shipbuilding said that the construction has come into effect and that the construction is set to start at Xi
Following BP’s exit, operatorship of giant gas discoveries changes hands, as US player takes the reins
Kosmos Energy has boosted its working interest and taken the operatorship helm, subject to customary government approvals, of giant gas discoveries offshore Senegal, after BP’s withdrawal from the field.
Novarium, Port of Québec partner up to boost innovation, sustainable development
Novarium, an innovation campus dedicated to the blue economy, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Port of Québec, one of the five largest ports in Canada.
Biden administration invests $653M in 41 port improvement projects
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has decided to invest $653 million in 41 port improvement projects under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
QatarEnergy and Sinopec conclude 27-year LNG supply deal
Qatar’s state-owned oil and gas company QatarEnergy has signed a partnership agreement with China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) for the North Field South (NFS) expansion project. Furthermore, the two parties signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for the delivery of 3 million to
Finland’s Inkoo FSRU receives second LNG cargo from Gasum after Balticconnector incident
Following rupture and shutdown of the Balticconnector gas pipeline in early October, Finland’s Inkoo FSRU terminal has received second LNG cargo from Gasum. According to Gasum, the cargo arrived on November 5 and unloading to the FSRU has started where the LNG will be regasified and fed into the Fin