Northern Lights, a joint venture (JV) of energy majors Shell, Equinor and TotalEnergies, has held a keel-laying ceremony for the first out of two new LNG-powered, wind-assisted LCO2 transportation ships.
Energy company Idemitsu Kosan has launched a feasibility study of clean hydrogen production in Japan generated from waste, including municipal waste. The study is conducted in collaboration with US-based H-Cycle (HC), a developer of a thermal conversion process that uses heat and electricity to tran
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s (AGDC) proposed Alaska LNG project. On 13 April, the U.S. DOE issued a document approving exports of LNG from the proposed Alaska project to non-free trade agreement
Glenfarne Energy Transition, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenfarne Group, has launched Glenfarne Hydrogen Fuels Initiative, which aims to produce sustainable, zero-carbon hydrogen-based fuels. The initiative includes projects in Chile, Texas, and Louisiana, which together are expected to produce ap
Seven Japanese companies have joined forces to investigate the possibility of utilizing Namikata Terminal in Imabari City as an ammonia supply hub. Namely, Shikoku Electric Power Company, Taiyo Oil Company, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Company, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Namikata Termina
Energy major Chevron, through its subsidiary Chevron Shipping Company, and the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, through its Energy Transition division Green Ships, have made a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explore how tankers can be used to transport ammonia, a potential lower carbon marine fuel. Thro
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), together with compatriot companies Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co. (MES-S) has received approval in principle for ammonia-fuelled liquified gas carrier design.
World’s largest floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), MOL FSRU Challenger, has arrived in Hong Kong where it will serve the offshore LNG terminal that is due for final commissioning soon. According to CLP Power and HK Electric, the power companies that are jointly developing Hong Kong’s f
Engie Global Energy Management & Sales has delivered its first vessel at the new Eemshaven floating LNG terminal in the Netherlands. The company said it is significantly increasing LNG imports into Europe and remains committed to providing a secure supply of energy to its clients. “We are confident
Bermuda-based bulk carrier company Himalaya Shipping has taken delivery of the third LNG dual-fuel 210,000 dwt newcastlemax newbuild from New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) in China. The company announced the delivery of the vessel, Mount Etna, on 13 April, adding it will commence a minimum 24-month chart
The European Commission (EC) has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €158 million Polish measure to support LOTOS Green H2, a special purpose vehicle ultimately owned by PKN Orlen SA, in the production of renewable hydrogen to be used in the refinery production processes. The LOTOS’s Green H2 proj
Canadian firm Bear Head Energy (BHE) has received Environmental Assessment (EA) approval from the Minister of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change for its green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage, and loading facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia. The proposed project is being developed
UK’s Crondall Energy, an offshore energy consultancy specialising in floating and subsea facilities, has been selected by the UK’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) to undertake a study aimed at developing efficient microgrid solutions for a Hydrogen Energy Hub, as part of the NZTC’s Energy Hub proj
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and Norway-based Höegh LNG, together with other partners, have received funding of approximately €5.9 million (around $6.4 million) from the Norwegian government for the development of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier for the energy market. The funding is part of Norwa
