Business Developments & Projects
Floating solar – an opportunity for all in the value chain, Deloitte finds
All energy ecosystem players have an opportunity to tap into floating solar industry’s emerging value, according to a new report by Deloitte.
Trafigura plans green hydrogen project at Australia’s Port Pirie
Swiss commodity trader Trafigura has teamed up with multi-metals firm Nyrstar and South Australia goverment for joint investment for a green hydrogen manufacturing facility in Port Pirie.
Industry majors streamlining offshore floating solar system for Belgian North Sea
Involving major offshore industry names – like DEME, Jan de Nul, and Tractebel – the MPVAqua research project is moving forward with the development of offshore floating solar concept, designed to withstand rough environment of the Belgian North Sea.
NEO Energy gains access to key North Sea hubs after closing ExxonMobil deal
HitecVision-backed NEO Energy has finally completed the acquisition of ExxonMobil’s non-operated oil and gas assets in the North Sea.
GTT scores DSME/Maran Gas LNG carrier tank design order
French containment specialist GTT has received an LNG tank design order from the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for two new Maran Gas LNG carriers.
Hamburg: Container, cruise terminals to get shore power connection
The Hamburg City Council has commissioned the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to install shore power systems at the Burchardkai, Tollerort and Eurogate container terminals as well as the Steinwerder and HafenCity cruise terminals.
Danfoss, Volvo Penta join hands to boost electrification in marine sector
Danish engineering company Danfoss and Swedish engine manufacturer Volvo Penta have signed a partnership agreement to boost electrification and drive the transformation towards sustainable power solutions within the marine industry.
GKinetic delivers 12kW hydrokinetic unit to Strangford Lough
Irish developer of hydrokinetic solutions GKinetic Energy has delivered its optimised 12kW hydrokinetic device to Strangford Lough, where it will be deployed in combination with energy storage unit.
No traces of petroleum for PGNiG in Norwegian Sea well
PGNiG is in the process of concluding the drilling of a wildcat well in the Norwegian Sea, as the well turned out to be dry.
Maersk unveils design of next-gen methanol-powered boxships
Danish container shipping giant Maersk has presented the design of its next-generation large container vessels powered by carbon-neutral methanol.
Stena Drilling mulls option to buy new drillship from Samsung Heavy
Stena Drilling has revealed an agreement with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries related to an option to buy a newbuild drillship.
EMEC eyes contractor to investigate lifespan of OpenHydro’s test platform
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has opened a tender for the lifespan study of OpenHydro’s test platform which stands in fast-flowing tidal streams of the Fall of Warness site.
Rockhopper and Navitas starting new chapter in Sea Lion project as Harbour heads out
Rockhopper, Harbour Energy, and Navitas Petroleum have signed heads of terms, which will allow Harbour a clean exit from the Sea Lion project.
Eagle Bulk completes 1st biofuel-powered test voyage
US-based shipowner-operator Eagle Bulk Shipping has completed its first sustainable biofuel voyage in cooperation with GoodFuels, a Dutch biofuels pioneer for the global transport industry.