Building on findings from its previous studies, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has issued a new publication with a guide to the emerging solutions for ammonia-fueled vessels from a ship design perspective. The report ‘Emerging ship design principles for ammonia-fue
Vena Energy’s subsidiary, Taean Wind Power, has selected LS Cable & System as the preferred submarine cable supplier for the 504 MW Taenan offshore wind farm in South Korea. Under the agreement, LS Cable will supply high-voltage subsea cables, which are essential for transmitting renewable energy fr
As time goes by, the zest for a carbon-free world has sparked a seismic shift toward the sphere of environmental sustainability. However, many thorns remain on the path to such a low-emission world, including differing perceptions about the tools to achieve this goal. This is hammered home by the pu
As waves of climate change woes buffet the world mercilessly, the zest to tackle the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenge is spurring global action, with attempts to combat methane being first on the agenda.
Norwegian shipping company Solstad Offshore has secured a contract award with a mystery client that will keep the largest vessel in its fleet fully committed until the end of 2026. Solstad’s subsea construction vessel (CSV) Normand Maximus is 178 meters long and can accommodate up to 180 people. It
While e-fuels are seen as viable solutions to support decarbonization, they can not be expected to play a major role in the global shipping sector by 2030 due to limited expansion, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) found in its latest report exploring alternative fuels and decarbonization t
Global OTEC has deployed its storm-resistant floating platform, marking a step in developing ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology. According to Global OTEC, the cylindric hull, named Don and built under the EU-funded PLOTEC project, was launched from Hidramar Shipyards into Atlantic wat
COP29 has managed to reach a consensus on tripling climate finance while setting a new worldwide target to direct $1.3 trillion of climate finance to developing countries by 2030.
Given the trillion-dollar gap between the Global South’s demands and the Global North’s proposal for a new climate finance target, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) has run into overtime in one last attempt at bridging the divide and finding common ground all parties can get behind. The cal
Petrobras has unveiled its new business plan for the 2025-2029 period (BP 2025-29) and strategic plan 2050 (SP 2050), outlining its focus and priorities to reinforce its long-term vision.
SBM Offshore has secured $1.5 billion with a consortium of 16 international financial institutions to cover the construction costs for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel destined to be deployed on a deepwater oil development on the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana, wh
Around ten years ago, the Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) was launched. The idea was simple – maximum versatility and optimum efficiency. The DOC was employed in cable laying operations, demonstrating a flexible, reliable approach to the task. Now, Damen has applied the proven credentials of this vesse
A consortium led by the United Kingdom’s energy supermajor BP has reached a final investment decision (FID) on a project featuring enhanced gas recovery (EGR) through carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in Indonesia.
The government of Singapore has unveiled a SGD $100 million (approximately $74,1 million) support package aimed at accelerating green growth in the marine and offshore energy sectors over the next five years. The investment was unveiled by Minister of State Alvin Tan at an event held in Singapore on
