Three Japanese companies Marubeni Corporation, Biofuel Technology Research (BTR) and Tabichi Kaiun Co. have jointly performed fueling of a fully-pressurized LPG carrier with biofuel produced from biomass-based waste liquid and green methanol. According to the partners, this is the world’s first appl
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Notice of Intent (NOI), which includes a Request for Information (RFI), to invest up to $1 billion in a demand-side initiative to support the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs). Funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the H2Hub
Spanish energy company Enagás has received the first LNG carrier at its El Musel LNG terminal in Gijón ahead of the commercial start-up of the terminal. According to Enagás, Thenamaris-owned LNG carrier Cool Racer with a capacity of 174,000 m3 arrived at the terminal on 1 July. The ship delivered a
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received several orders from its partner, the Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), for the tank design for a total of five new LNG carriers (LNGCs). According to GTT, the order was made on behalf of a number of international ship owners. GTT will
Japanese shipping major NYK Line has trialed biodiesel fuel at Kinuura port (Aichi Prefecture) onboard wood-chip carrier Daio Austral, which transports wood chips for Daio Paper Corporation.
Towage operator Kotug Canada has selected Türkiye’s Sanmar Shipyards to build two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs.
The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition (RHC) has elected new leadership for the next 18 months, Olivia Breese, CEO of Power-to-X at the renewable energy company Ørsted, as Chair, and Håkon Volldal, President and CEO of electrolyzer manufacturer Nel, as Vice-chair. The RHC promotes the role of renewable hy
Maritime service provider Kotug Canada has announced that its dual-fuel methanol escort tugs will be used for Trans Mountain’s expanded operations on Canada’s West Coast. Trans Mountain operates Canada’s oil pipeline, servicing the West Coast of Canada, providing tidewater access to foreign markets
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has reached a new milestone as its research engine successfully conducted combustion with ammonia at the company’s research centre in Copenhagen. This milestone was revealed in the company’s brief social media update on 6 July. According to MA
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Conversion Commitment Agreement with Hong Kong-based shipping major Seaspan Corporation and German liner company Hapag-Lloyd to deliver engine retrofit solutions for their vessels.
Japan’s Mitsui & Co has agreed to acquire a 49% equity interest in Kasso MidCo ApS, an affiliate of European Energy, a renewable energy company headquartered in Denmark. Specifically, Mitsui will acquire a minority stake in European Energy’s solar park and e-methanol production facility Kasso in the
Belgium-based shipowner Exmar has revealed that its liquified petroleum gas (LPG) midsize carrier Kallo has delivered Europe’s first full cargo of blue ammonia.
Dutch short sea shipping company Vertom Group has launched the third dry bulk vessel being built by compatriot Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, MV Vertom Tomma.
Marine fuels supplier Monjasa has announced further expansion in Asia by commencing its first supply operations in the Port of Singapore with three tankers to be added during this year. The company already has three offices located in Singapore, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City and is supplying 1 milli
