The governments of the UK and France have signed a new agreement committing to greater cooperation on energy resilience and low-carbon technologies, which could potentially support a rise in electricity interconnection by two thirds. The Statement of Cooperation on Energy was signed on 10 March by t
French industrial gases supplier Air Liquide has revealed plans to build an industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot plant in the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The company announced the construction of the plant on 23 March, stating that it will use innovative technology to enable the conversion of ammon
Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and compatriot electric utility Electric Power Development (J-POWER) have decided to install the Seawing, an automated kite system using wind power, on a coal carrier. The vessel in question is Corona Citrus, an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carr
A new consortium comprising UK-based mining company Anglo American, Tata Steel, CMB, VUKA Marine, Freeport Saldanha, and ENGIE plans to explore the options for developing a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe. The initiative has been des
France’s TotalEnergies has decided to step up its investments in low-carbon energies to $5 billion in 2023.
US-based ammonia power solutions company Amogy Inc. today announced its $139 million Series B-1 fundraising. The round was led by SK Innovation, joined by other global investors including Temasek, Korea Zinc, Aramco Ventures, AP Ventures, MOL PLUS, Yanmar Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and DCVC. The start
UK-based shipping company Carisbrooke Shipping has partnered up with Grafmarine, a compatriot manufacturer of modular clean energy generation, storage, and power management solutions, to pilot solar energy cells on a Carisbrooke vessel. Grafmarine’s NanoDeck AI Solar tile management solution is a mo
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced £750,000 (€850,000) for research projects focusing on deployment of tidal lagoon technology as part of Tidal Lagoon Challenge.
Wreckdock, a Jubail-based offshore vessel recycling company, has revealed plans to develop a safe and sustainable facility in Saudi Arabia for the circular demolition of vessels. The company plans to build four drydocks from 350 meters to 500 meters long with eight quays equipped with heavy-duty cra
Shell has revealed two energy security scenarios, exploring how the world could evolve and looking into the possible energy and climate outcomes that could come to pass in a world that has security in all its shapes and forms as a prevailing concern.
Maersk, the Danish container shipping major, has announced the design details of its first methanol-powered vessel. The company shared photos of the vessel’s design on its social media channels, showing off the feeder vessel from multiple angles. This is a significant milestone for the company and t
Guangzhou Shipbuilding International Co., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has secured a contract for the construction of three dual-fuel vehicle carriers continuing its winning streak in the sector. The order involves the construction of three 8,600 CEU pure car truck ca
Canada’s Chamber of Commerce (CMC), representing over 100 Canadian & U.S. ports, shipowners, and other marine transportation companies operating in the Great Lakes-St., has unveiled its 2023 wish list to legislators and policymakers targeting the creation of a “green corridor” in the Great Lakes–St
Scottish company Nova Innovation has installed its tidal energy turbine at the Étel Estuary, bringing its turbines to France for the first time.
