Business Developments & Projects
FSG to build LNG-powered RoRo for SeaRoad
Germany’s shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft (FSG) has received an order for the construction of a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel with LNG propulsion from Australian shipping company SeaRoad.
ABS study: Newbuilds reduce CO2 emissions by a third compared to conversion
A newbuild, dual-fuel gas carrier vessel generates lower CO2 emissions over the course of its operational life than an existing gas carrier converted to dual-fuel operations, a new study finds.
BP charters Prosafe unit for UK North Sea job
Oil major BP has chartered the Prosafe-owned Safe Zephyrus to support the Seagull project at the ETAP facility in the UK North Sea.
Minesto unveils new range of power plants
Marine energy developer Minesto has introduced the Dragon Class range of power plants, an upgraded design of its Deep Green technology for predictable renewable electricity generation from tidal and ocean currents. The Dragon Class will be delivered and installed in all of Minesto’s ongoing projects
Fugro wraps up Pensacola geophysical site survey
Fugro GB North Marine has completed the geophysical site survey over the planned Pensacola exploration well location on Licence P2522 in the Southern North Sea.
Uniper and Ørsted form offshore wind-to-hydrogen partnership in Germany
Power producer and gas trader Uniper has formed a strategic partnership with Ørsted to jointly develop combined offshore wind and hydrogen projects on a large scale in Germany. This is to be achieved in particular through a system-serving direct integration of hydrogen production from offshore wind
Viaro Energy expands footprint in the Netherlands ahead of new well
Viaro has signed a sale and purchase agreement with NAM to acquire an additional 10% share in the F5/F4A East licences in the Netherlands.
In focus: Energy transition is not moving forward – it is leaping towards net-zero goal
Not long has passed since the first industry and governmental commitments to making concrete moves towards cleaner energy and shipping sectors. The road of the global energy transition started with pledges and strategies, and is planned to end in a greener, cleaner world – with all that needs to be
UK’s biggest clean maritime competition has its winners
Fifty-five projects in the UK will receive a share of a £23 million (around $32 million) pot to support the development of innovative technologies aimed at encouraging zero emissions.
OMV Petrom delivers LNG to fuel Romania’s first LNG operated ship
OMV Petrom completed the first delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel the first ship equipped with LNG engines, built in Romania.
Inyanga and SAAS join forces for marine renewables and offshore wind
British company Inyanga Maritime and French company Ship As A Service (SAAS) have signed a collaboration agreement for the marine renewable energy and offshore wind markets.
Aker BP secures drilling permit for North Sea well duo
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for two wells in the North Sea offshore Norway.
Techcross BWMS for Anthony Veder fleet
South Korean ballast water management system (BWMS) manufacturer Techcross has secured an order for ballast water management systems (BWMS) from a Dutch gas shipping company Anthony Veder.
FUELSAVE secures fresh funds to scale up production of retrofit solution
German cleantech provider FUELSAVE has secured €3.4 million ($4 million) in fresh funding to expand its team and scale up the production of its advanced combustion conditioning solution.