Another week has gone by not leaving us wanting on energy transition developments, as several updates on renewable energy, clean fuels, decarbonisation, and net-zero strategies made headlines – most notably those from the traditionally fossil fuel-oriented players.
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) plans to collaborate with CEM Global Port Hydrogen Coalition with its World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) as the platform to showcase and disseminate hydrogen-related projects in ports.
The UK’s Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) has marked progress on developing green skills to drive the transition to net zero in its second annual report released on 14 October.
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities has requested Energinet to expand the current feasibility study areas at the Bornholm Energy Island site in the Baltic Sea, which could allow for installing 1 GW of offshore wind capacity more and also be the new place where the Hesselø project co
Swiss container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has become the first carrier to fully adopt BIC Facility Codes (BFC) or standardized codes for all depots globally.
AET, a Singapore-based petroleum logistics unit of Malaysian energy logistics group MISC Berhad, has completed its first-ever LNG bunkering in the United States.
Swedish wave energy company CorPower Ocean has been appointed to the European Commission’s renewed Clean Energy Industrial Forum.
In order to help the ferry industry decarbonize, ports around the world need to be equipped with shoreside infrastructure to supply alternative fuels. A joint industry effort, supported by governments, is needed to achieve the ultimate goal, operators believe.
A rapid replacement of fossil fuels with renewable fuels based on green hydrogen and advanced biofuels could enable to cut up to 80% of CO2 emissions attributed to international maritime shipping by mid-century, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds.
Octopus Bidco AS, a company owned by funds advised by American investment company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) and its affiliates, has received clearance from the Norwegian Competition Authority and the German Federal Cartel Office to acquire Norwegian shipowner Ocean Yield ASA.
IMO MSC has approved a draft IMO Assembly resolution consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care, ʺkey workerʺ designation and seafarers’ prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination.
The Ocean Startup Project has awarded C$1.4 million to 40 early-stage ocean technology companies as part of its efforts to foster ocean innovation and grow blue economy in Canada.
Eco Wave Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CIMC Offshore Engineering Institute (CIMC OEI) to develop and commercialize its wave energy technology in China.
The government of São Tomé and Príncipe has announced partnership with the UK-based Global OTEC Resources for the deployment of the first commercial floating ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform.
