Business Developments & Projects
Germany: 1st emission-free hybrid push boat christened in Berlin
Germany’s emission-free hydrogen-fueled push boat Elektra has been christened earlier this week, allowing the testing of the vessel to begin.
Proserv to monitor cables on world’s first floating wind farm
Proserv has been hired to supply its Electro Cable Guard (ECG) cable monitoring system (CMS) Equinor’s Hywind Scotland, also known as the world’s first commercial floating offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
Nova Innovation cheers selection of Yell for Carbon Neutral Islands project
Tidal energy pioneer Nova Innovation has welcomed the Scottish Government’s move to select Yell in Shetland as one of six islands included in its Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) project.
NSTA’s map to help North Sea operators reduce subsea decom costs
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has created a map and a dataset of assets to support four North Sea operators in their ambition to reduce subsea decommissioning costs by 50%.
More surveys scheduled at Morgan and Mona offshore wind sites
A geophysical and environmental survey is set to commence at the Morgan and Mona offshore wind projects in the Irish Sea on 1 June. Survey vessel Titan Endeavour will carry out the nearshore survey of the projects’ cable corridors for approximately one week. The survey includes the use of a multibea
Snam and Golar LNG sign FSRU deal for Sardinia energy supply
LNG shipper Golar will deliver the existing LNG carrier as a FSRU that Italian energy firm Snam will install in the port area of Portovesme, Sardinia.
First ammonia cracker prototype turns zero-emission shipping into a reality
Helbio, a subsidiary of Sweden-based energy system developer Metacon has delivered the first “ammonia cracker” prototype to the Norwegian maritime technology company Pherousa Green Technologies.
Eco Wave Power outlines implementation plan for wave power plant in Spain
Eco Wave Power and its project partner OCIBAR have agreed terms for the detailed feasibility study and project licensing for the 2MW wave energy plant in Port Adriano.
Geophysical survey to start at Clogherhead offshore wind farm
Alpha Marine is set to commence a geophysical survey campaign at the Clogherhead offshore wind farm site in Ireland, off the coast of County Louth. The survey, to be carried out by the vessel Baltic Explorer, will start around 25 May and will last until 27 July, subject to weather conditions. Alpha
BP and Linde plan major CCS and hydrogen project in Texas
BP and Linde plan a major CCS project in Texas that will enable low carbon hydrogen production at Linde’s existing facilities.
Offshore rig utilisation rate even higher than reported as market continues to tighten, Westwood says
Westwood has revealed that the offshore rig utilisation is expected to continue its upward traction and spur a further rise in day rates.
SABRE consortium win ABS AiP for ammonia bunkering vessel design
The SABRE consortium has received approval in principle (AIP) from the US classification society ABS for an ammonia bunkering vessel design.
PGNiG to buy 3 MTPA of LNG from Sempra
Sempra Infrastructure and the Polish Oil & Gas Company (PGNiG) have entered into a deal for the purchase of three MTPA of LNG.
Scandlines installs Norsepower rotor sail on its second hybrid ferry
In an effort to become emission-free by 2040 and reach decarbonisation targets, Danish ferry operator Scandlines has installed a Norsepower rotor sail on its hybrid ferry M/V Berlin.