Business Developments & Projects
NEMMO projects marks tidal power milestones as it enters final stage
The NEMMO research project is entering its final stage with progress made on the development of novel test rigs and composite materials for tidal turbine blades.
ConocoPhillips curbs resource estimate for Norwegian oil discovery
ConocoPhillips has delineated its Slagugle oil discovery located in the Norwegian Sea, constraining the recoverable hydrocarbon volume of the main segment.
WPCAP exploring ways to scale up shore power worldwide
World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP), a working group that focuses on taking actions against climate change in the maritime sector, has provided updates on current progress and made agreements on how to proceed with the various processes, especially the development of shore power and alternati
Neptune Energy gets green light for drilling in North Sea
Norwegian regulator has granted Neptune Energy consent for exploration drilling in the North Sea, using the Deepsea Yantai rig.
UKOG to work on hydrogen-ready energy storage project at Portland Port
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) is working on the Portland Energy-Hub concept centered around hydrogen-ready gas storage and a future green hydrogen generation capability.
Blue Forest, Van Oord develop mangrove based engineering solutions
Blue Forest has entered into a partnership with Van Oord, a Dutch maritime services specialist, to develop mangrove based engineering solutions that enhance coastal resilience. Phase 1 involves designing coastal defense systems for two coastal communities in Mozambique. “The project will showcase ho
ION solution helps monitor GHG emissions in UK port
ION Geophysical Corporation announced today that its climate-smart, digital platform, Marlin SmartPort, has fulfilled its role in helping monitor greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Data-Led Emissions Management (D-LEMA) project.
Port of Amsterdam to witness fivefold increase in biofuel production
The British-Dutch biofuel producer Argent Energy is expanding its second-generation biodiesel production capacity in the Port of Amsterdam to contribute to sustainable shipping and road transport.
Pioneering Spirit vessel removes North Sea platform topsides
Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit vessel has removed the Gyda platform topsides from the North Sea, preparing it for recycling and disposal.
DFDS: full steam ahead towards green transition
Danish ferry and logistics company DFDS aims to accelerate the company’s green transition from incremental steps to full climate neutrality.
Wintershall Dea preparing to drill North Sea well
Wintershall Dea Norge has received a drilling permit from Norway’s authorities for a wildcat well located in the North Sea.
FSG cuts first steel for SeaRoad’s LNG-powered RoRo
German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has cut the first steel of a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel ordered by Australian shipping company SeaRoad.
Op-ed: Tidal wave tapping into FLOW of capital
The All Energy Conference provided an opportunity to see where marine energy sits within the wider context of the energy sector as a whole, and there was plenty of food for thought in terms of what is needed to help the likes of wave and tidal go mainstream, writes Jay Sheppard, project manager for
UK: Houlder, MCA team up for autonomous vessel review work
A consortium, led by ship engineering consultancy Houlder, has been collaborating with the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) on the first large autonomous vessel review work in what was described as a ‘watershed moment for smart shipping’.