The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has issued a new Code of Practice with the aim of improving subsea power cable installation in offshore wind by preventing cable failure and thus enabling savings for the offshore wind industry. The Code of Practice for Offshore Cable Laying in
Brazil’s Ceara state government and GoVerde Energia & Apollo Asset have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of producing solar energy and green ammonia at the port of Pecém. The MoU was signed ahead of the second annual conference World Hydrogen Latin America which is scheduled t
The European Parliament Committee on Industry (ITRE) has adopted a position on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), further endorsing the emerging consensus on the vital role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in achieving Europe’s climate targets. The position adopted by ITRE is said to strengthen th
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Guangzhou, China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster cooperation on the development of digital supply chain infrastructure, creation of a Trans-pacific Green Shipping Corridor between the two ports, and other sustainability initiatives to reduce
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
Belgium’s energy infrastructure company Fluxys and Omani state-owned transmission system operator OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore strategic cooperation in the development of hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure projects in Oman. The signing took p
Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has clarified technically the cause of the Balticconnector gas pipeline damage, stating that the Newnew Polar Bear vessel, flying the flag of Hong Kong, is believed to have caused it. The NBI stated at a press conference on October 24 that it had made
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
Allseas has won a contract to construct the subsea pipeline for the Porthos CO2 storage project, the first such project in the Netherlands. The news comes shortly after the final investment decision (FID) was made for the project. Allseas’ work includes installation, burial and commissioning of the
U.S. shipping and logistics company Crowley has received the first permit issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) for the provision of LNG bunkering services on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. Under this permit, Crowley is advancing plans to provide bunkering and related port solutions t
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
From early next year, energy and commodities company Vitol plans to expand the supply of biofuels in Asia with the delivery of specialized bunker barges in Singapore. Namely, the company is sending its specialized bunker barges to Singapore, and through its wholly-owned subsidiaries V-Bunkers and Vi
The Port of Oakland, USA, and the Port of Yokohama, Japan have signed the Green Shipping Corridor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paving the way to share best practices on the implementation of green initiatives to transform operations across the supply chain. The signing was part of the Port De
