Business Developments & Projects
M-SParc to manage offshore energy supply chain cluster in North Wales
Wales’ first science park for innovation Menai Science Park (M-SParc) has been chosen as the accountable body for the Offshore Energy Alliance – a supply chain cluster established to take advantage of the opportunities offered by offshore energy in North Wales.
TES launches LNG open season at Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub
Belgian hydrogen company Tree Energy Solutions (TES) announces an open season to fast-track LNG imports into Europe through its Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub.
Shell gets closer to drilling North Sea gas target this year
Shell and Deltic Energy are planning to drill an exploration well on the Pensacola gas prospect in the UK North Sea later this year.
World-first certificate for operating uncrewed surface vessels awarded to Fugro
Fugro has received what is said to be the world’s first professional certificate to operate uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). The company’s Middle East office personnel completed the world’s first Maritime Autonomous Surface Systems (MASS) professional certified training delivered by SeaBot XR at its
Svitzer’s carbon-neutral towage service to be available to 250+ ship owners and operators
Svitzer, a towage operator and part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has entered into a partnership with PortsDirect, a company for the structured procurement of discounted rate agreements with port services providers.
Gasunie expects Exmar’s FSRU at Eemshaven in August
Dutch gas infrastructure firm Gasunie says preparations for an LNG import terminal at Eemshaven are progressing rapidly and expects the FSRU S188 to arrive in August.
N-Sea inks deal for another vessel to improve its subsea operations
N-Sea Group has entered into an agreement with Braveheart Marine for the long-term charter of the DP2 survey vessel Braveheart Spirit. Braveheart Marine acquired the Dutch-flagged vessel late last year and converted and upgraded it to meet the latest industry standards. The 73.2-meter long vessel, f
Hapag-Lloyd: Sustainability journey picking up pace
On Earth Day 2022, Hapag-Lloyd presented its Sustainability Report 2021, documenting the constantly pursued path to sustainable shipping.
Fugro goes strong in all regions at 2022 kick-off
Fugro has reported a revenue increase of 23.3% in the first quarter of 2022, said to be supported by all regions and business lines and driven by high client demand in the energy market, both renewables and oil & gas, and the infrastructure market. The total revenue in Q1 2022 was €365.4 million, co
Gram Car Carriers forms new unit to order next-gen multifuel vessels
Norwegian transportation company Gram Car Carriers ASA (GCC) has established Global Auto Carriers (GAC), a unit focused on next-generation multifuel vessels, to order 7,000 CEU pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) from China.
MT Group and Fluxys expand contract on Zeebrugge LNG
Fluxys Belgium, the operator of the Zeebrugge LNG terminal, and Lithuanian energy infrastructure company MT Group supplement their existing deal on the terminal expansion works with a new add-on contract.
U.S. player tasks Norwegian shipping firm with managing another vessel
Remøy Shipping has secured a deal to provide management services for another one of Seacor Marine’s platform supply vessels.
Norway’s oil production in March falls but gas output grows
Even though Norway recorded a slight increase in gas production in March 2022, the oil output fell behind NPD’s predictions.
In focus: Governments around the globe embracing renewable energy revolution
The week behind us saw many nations exploring renewable energy opportunities to cope with the global energy crisis.