Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua has kicked off construction of a new LNG carrier for COSCO Shipping Energy and PetroChina, part of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
Lloyd’s Register (LR), the UK’s classification society, has been awarded a contract to class two methanol-ready commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs) being built by VARD, a global designer and shipbuilder of specialized vessels, for North Star, the UK’s offshore infrastructure support ves
France-headquartered energy major TotalEnergies has announced the commissioning of the Cape Ann, the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) located in the port of Le Havre. The company informed that the terminal injected its first megawatt-hours (MWh) of gas
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has selected TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver the marine compressed air system to six containerships that the shipbuilder is constructing for French shipping major CMA CGM.
Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture (JV) between tanker company Stena Bulk and methanol producer Proman, has held a naming ceremony for its second methanol-fueled tanker. The naming ceremony for the 49,900 DWT tanker Stena Pro Marine was held at the port of New Orleans on October 24, 2023. Speaking
Aramco, an integrated energy and chemicals company, and ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, have signed a joint development agreement to construct and establish a synthetic electro-fuel (e-fuel) demonstration plant. NEOM will oversee the construction of the plant, while Aramco and ENOWA will joi
Japanese Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has inked a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by JERA Co.
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Hy2gen Deutschland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use of e-methanol as a fuel for ships.
Swedish electrofuel developer Liquid Wind is advancing the development of its third electrofuel facility for maritime sector, FlagshipTHREE, in Umeå, Sweden, with AFRY as an engineering partner. Liquid Wind has set a goal to supply the marine shipping industry with green electrofuel through large-sc
Saudi developer of green hydrogen projects ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GasLog, Zenith Energy Terminals, and Port of Amsterdam to explore the viability of developing a green hydrogen export corridor between its global hydrogen production sites and the port of Amster
The Netherlands-based Huisman is launching a renewed series of its subsea knuckle boom cranes for use in the subsea construction market, taking into account energy efficiency, automation and safety. The new, optimized series includes models starting from 85mt up to 350mt and covers both setups with
In support of South Africa’s transition into a low-carbon economy, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for the development of a terminal facility and related facilities for hydrogen initiatives at its commercial seaports. The RFI assesses the market in
Norwegian shipping and logistic company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Co. for the construction of four methanol dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) and up to eight optional units.
Japan’s energy major JERA and compatriot Kyushu Electric Power have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning comprehensive discussions on collaboration aimed at achieving decarbonization and a stable energy supply. According to JERA, the MoU strengthens and expands the two companies’ ex
