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The launch of IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator - NewGen (Courtesy of IRENA)

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IRENA sets up initiative to bolster youth-led renewable energy start-ups and projects

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.

about 3 years ago

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Is gas paving the way for the hydrogen revolution?

In the energy transition blueprint for the sustainable future, hydrogen has carved a niche for itself and is gaining more ground.

about 3 years ago

UN coordinator urges public help with funding to stave off ‘5th largest oil spill from a tanker in history’

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IMO appeals to member states for equipment to prevent catastrophic oil spill from FSO Safer

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is urging Member States to contribute equipment to help UN-led efforts to prevent a possible catastrophic oil spill from the FSO Safer, a rapidly decaying floating storage offshore (FSO) unit moored off the Red Sea coast of Yemen. IMO is providing expert

about 3 years ago

QatarEnergy and Namibia's ministry ink deal to strengthen energy cooperation

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QatarEnergy and Namibia’s ministry ink deal for energy cooperation

Qatar’s state-owned energy giant QatarEnergy and Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the energy sector. The MoU, said to pave the way for continued cooperation, covers areas such as knowledge sharing, wor

about 3 years ago

Fugro's Blue Essence becomes first-ever UAE-flagged uncrewed surface vessel

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Fugro’s Blue Essence becomes first UAE-flagged uncrewed surface vessel

Fugro has received full navigation licensing from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for its Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessel (USV). The navigation licensing for Fugro Pegasus represents the first registration of an over-the-horizon USV in the UAE, making the Blue Essence USV the firs

about 3 years ago

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EEC: Sustainable shipbreaking an untapped area ripe for disruption

Elegant Exit Company (EEC), a sustainable ship recycling startup, is on a mission to change the ship recycling industry by converting old ships into green steel. The Drachten-based company was launched in 2020 with plans to own a fleet of end-of-life ships that will be operated until their planned r

about 3 years ago

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WFW: Biofuels trump LNG as most popular alternative for the next 5 years

In 2021, LNG was the most popular alternative fuel considered by shipowners for use in the (then) next five years; twice as many as those who said they were considering biofuels. That position has now virtually reversed, with biofuels at the same level of response as LNG in 2021 while LNG has fallen

about 3 years ago

New Dutch donation to bridge funding gap, allowing UN to embark on salvage ops for ‘ticking timebomb’ in Red Sea

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Race against time begins as Euronav’s former VLCC heads to decaying FSO Safer to prevent catastrophic oil spill

A very large crude carrier the Nautica, bought last month by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) from Euronav, as part of UNDP’s coordinated operation to remove oil from decaying FSO Safer, has set sail from Zhoushan, China heading for the Red Sea. The Nautica was in drydock in Zhoushan, China for r

about 3 years ago

Oil barrels (illustration); Source: Equinor

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Canada ranked as preferred global oil supplier with fossil fuels carving a place in energy transition, shows Ipsos study

Ipsos has asked respondents in 28 countries around the world to complete a ranked ballot of eight oil-producing nations.

about 3 years ago

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UMAS: 40 pct improvement in efficiency needed in this decade

A new report by University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS), an independent advisory and research consultancy specializing in maritime and ocean-related sustainability issues, sheds light on the pressing need for a significant improvement in energy efficiency in the global shipping industry by 2030

about 3 years ago

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IMO calls for urgent action as shadow fleet raises safety and liability concerns

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Legal Committee has highlighted the risks and consequences of ship-to-ship transfers in the open ocean and the methods used to obscure ship identities. At its 110th session in London, the committee was informed that a fleet of between 300 to 600 tanker

about 3 years ago

Illustration; Source: Remote Medical International (RMI)

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Pursuing stable energy supplies by preventing and curtailing offshore incidents

What should organisations and energy players do to prevent offshore accidents to ensure the security and stability of the energy supply?

about 3 years ago

Illustration; IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim; Image courtesy: IMO

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7 candidates join the race for IMO Secretary-General role

Seven member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have nominated candidates for the post of Secretary-General, as the term of the current incumbent, Kitack Lim of the Republic of Korea, is set to expire on December 31, 2023. The seven nominees are Moin Uddin Ahmed of Bangladesh, S

about 3 years ago

Illustration; Source: International Energy Agency (IEA)

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With over 140 carbon capture, utilisation, and storage hubs in development, 2022 pushes CCUS to new heights

IEA: More than 140 new CCUS projects were announced, ramping up planned storage capacity by 80 per cent, and capture capacity by 30 per cent.

about 3 years ago