Clean Fuel
DNV approved Samsung’s design for fuel cell-powered LNG carrier
Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received approval in principle from Norway-based classification society DNV for the design of fuel cell-powered LNG carrier.
Wärtsilä will supply cargo systems to VLGCs built at DSME
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its cargo handling system to four new very large gas carriers (VLGC) being built by DSME for Avance Gas.
Ocean Yield becomes co-owner of dual-fuel boxship
Norway’s shipowner Ocean Yield ASA has decided to acquire 49.9% equity interest in one dual-fuel newbuilding container vessel.
Viridis Bulk Carriers gains backing from five cargo owners
Ammonia-powered shipping startup Viridis Bulk Carriers has signed MoU’s with cargo owners Elkem, Vestkorn, BioMar, Franzefoss Minerals, and Saltimport to develop a zero-emission freight network. In addition to further developing the ship technology platform, the partnership will explore a zero-emiss
BP to increase gas production for Oman LNG
British oil and gas major BP has increased production from the Block 61 field in central Oman, its gas being used as feedstock to Oman LNG.
Alpha Gas takes delivery of Energy Intelligence LNG carrier
South Korean shipbuilder DSME has handed over newbuild LNG carrier Energy Intelligence to Greek ship management company Alpha Gas.
Maersk seals deal for world’s 1st containership fueled by carbon-neutral methanol
Container shipping heavyweight Maersk has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for the construction of a feeder vessel with a dual-engine technology enabling it to sail on either methanol or traditional very low sulphur fuel. The announcement comes weeks after Offshore Energy –
Proman adds two more methanol-powered ships to its newbuilding tally
Switzerland-based Proman has finalised an agreement to build two additional 49,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers, bringing its total investment to six methanol-powered newbuildings. Proman, which is the world’s second-largest methanol producer, will be the sole owner of the Provident and Progres
Chantiers de l’Atlantique cuts steel for LNG-powered MSC Euribia
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has cut the first steel for MSC Euribia, marking the official construction start of what MSC Cruises has described as its most environmentally-advanced ship. Set to come into service in June 2023, MSC Euribia will become the 22nd vessel in the MSC Cruises
Eni and Uniper join in on decarbonisation of North Wales
UK unit of Italian oil and gas company Eni and German utility Uniper have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate decarbonisation initiatives in North Wales.
DNV publishes handbook for hydrogen-fueled shipping
As the result of the first phase of the DNV-led MarHySafe project, ‘Handbook for Hydrogen-fueled Vessels’ promises a road map towards safe hydrogen operations using fuel cells.
Gate terminal welcomes its first carbon-neutral cargo
Dutch Gate terminal, a joint venture of Vopak and Gasunie, has received the first carbon-neutral cargo, brought jointly by TotalEnergies and OMV.
MOL’s subsidiary tests biofuel on a car carrier
Belgium-based Euro Marine Logistics N.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese MOL, has started sea trials of its operated car carrier, the City Of Oslo, using biofuel. EML signed a deal for biofuel supply with GoodFuels, and about 370 tons of biofuel were bunkered on the vessel at the Dutch port o
200-turbine floating wind oil & gas electrification project selects first supplier
Cerulean Winds, a company that recently unveiled a project for the production of green hydrogen and electrification of offshore oil & gas assets with 200 floating wind turbines off Scotland, has named the first of its delivery partners. The company has selected NOV as the exclusive provider of float