Clean Fuel
Fugro Pioneer in methanol switch
Fugro has received a “major” subsidy from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for the development of methanol as a clean energy fuel for its vessels.
GasLog orders 4 LNG carriers from DSME
Greek LNG shipper GasLog has ordered four newbuild LNG carriers from South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
Mobility R&D fund investing in Dutch hydrogen-powered shipping
Mobility R&D fund in the Netherlands has granted a €24.2 million (approximately $27.5 million) subsidy to a Dutch project consortium focused on maritime hydrogen applications.
Brittany Ferries’ 2nd LNG-fueled E-Flexer Salamanca delivered
Swedish ferry operator Stena RoRo has delivered LNG-powered E-Flexer cruise ferry Salamanca to French shipping company Brittany Ferries.
Energy company Gasum names new CEO
The Finnish energy company Gasum has appointed Mika Wiljanen as the company’s new CEO, effective 1 March 2022.
ZeroCoaster ammonia-powered cargo ship wins DNV AiP
DNV has awarded AiP for the ZeroCoaster ammonia-fuelled cargo ship, confirming an independent assessment that the ship’s design is feasible.
Volvo Penta to power Hurtigruten’s near-silent hybrid vessel
Swedish engine manufacturer Volvo Penta has been contracted to provide a hybrid solution for Hurtigruten Svalbard’s new sightseeing vessel, which will begin a pilot test in Svalbard in May 2022.
SEA-LNG welcomes EU’s goal-based, technology-neutral regulation for greener shipping
Multi-sector industry coalition SEA-LNG has supported the objectives of the European Commission to create a common regulatory framework to address maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the European Green Deal objectives, while emphasising its preference for new regulations to be set a
Milano university and companies team up for Hydrogen JRP
Universities Fondazione Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Milano, Edison, Eni, and Snam have created Hydrogen JRP, a platform to develop hydrogen technologies for the clean energy transition.
ESA approves Norwegian aid for zero-emission hydrogen ships
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved NOK 219 million ($24.18 million) in Norwegian state aid for the purchase of two zero-emission hydrogen vessels being developed under the Topeka Nattruten project.
European Commission starts European Hydrogen Week
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has opened the second edition of the European Hydrogen Week on 29 November 2021.
AIE and Höegh LNG sign charter deal for Port Kembla FSRU
Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) has signed a long-term charter deal with energy infrastructure provider Höegh LNG to supply the first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for the Port Kembla terminal.
MAN ES: Methanol to become available for shipowners from 2024
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has revealed its plans to work on upgrading its four-stroke engines to run on green future fuels, including methanol and ammonia.
McDermott looks into net-zero LNG construction for Shell
On behalf of Shell, McDermott has completed an LNG construction study identifying reduction pathways toward net-zero construction emissions.