Clean Fuel

SGMF forms APAC committee to push LNG as marine fuel
U.K.-based Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has formed its first regional cooperation committee, as the use of LNG as ship fuel rises in the Asia Pacific.

Maersk orders carbon-neutral methanol-powered fleet
Danish container shipping giant Maersk revealed plans to add to its fleet a total of eight large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral methanol.

Hydrogen enjoying unprecedented momentum as one of the pillars in energy transition
Hydrogen, described as a game-changer, a holy grail, and a key pillar in the energy transition process, is enjoying unprecedented momentum.

Will UK Hydrogen Strategy pave the way for shipping’s decarbonisation?
The UK government recently unveiled its first Hydrogen Strategy with a vision to create a thriving low-carbon hydrogen sector over the next decade and beyond.

Germany invests in power-to-liquid fuels
Germany’s government has announced a funding call for the construction and operation of a development platform for power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels.

GTT and CCS to collaborate on China’s LNG vessels
French LNG containment specialist GTT has teamed up with China Classification Society (CCS) for the application of its membrane technology on LNG vessels and storage tanks.

Tallink Megastar ferry switches to shore power for emission-free port stays
Technology company ABB has been selected by Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp to provide a shore connection solution for shuttle vessel Megastar.

Samsung Heavy Industries launches GasLog’s new LNG carrier
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has launched GasLog Winchester, GasLog-s LNG carrier newbuild.

LNG carrier Adamastos delivered to Capital Gas
Greek ship operator Capital Gas has taken delivery of its new LNG carrier Adamastos from South Korea’s shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries.

In focus: New clean fuel-powered vessels coming to market as investments in renewables and decarbonisation continue
Energy transition developments have not hit the pause button amid the summer vacation season and new updates on investments in renewable energy, decarbonisation, and moving away from fossil fuels continued filling our headlines this week, with all of these efforts from the offshore energy and shippi

Gasum to supply LNG for Finnish gov’t
Energy company Gasum has won the framework agreement in a competitive tendering process with the Finnish government for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

HHLA wins funding for green hydrogen project
Germany-based port and transport logistics company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is among a number of industry players that can now benefit from an additional €2.3 million ($2.7 million) to test new transportation technologies for green hydrogen.

WinGD to install hybrid energy systems on NYK’s PCTCs
Swiss engine developer Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has won a contract to integrate hybrid energy systems on four newbuild car carriers for Japanese owner NYK Line.

Sakhalin Energy resumes LNG production from first train
The first LNG cargo has been loaded out from the Sakhalin-2 integrated gas system following a major turnaround campaign.