Shipowners worldwide see uncertainty as a major barrier to shipping’s energy transition, with tightening regulations forcing decisions despite unclear policy pathways, a survey done by the UK’s design and engineering consultancy Houlder showed. As disclosed, two years after its previous interviews,
The following is a press release from Navingo BV, the owner of Offshore-Energy.biz and organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC). More than 400 exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spots at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy secto
The maritime sector’s appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy, manufacturing and healthcare, according to a new report published by the classification society DNV.
There has been an increasing trend in international shipping emissions in stark contrast to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) objectives to achieve absolute emission reductions of 20-30% by 2030, on 2008 emissions levels, a new report found.
Ports could play a variety of roles in the hydrogen economy of Africa, such as acting as landlords by providing land for the hydrogen economy and investing in infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals and fuel stations, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The maritime sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is facing unprecedented challenges as climate disruptions, freight rate volatility, and connectivity issues deepen trade inequalities, especially for small island developing states (SIDS), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (
The maritime industry’s transition to net-zero emissions will require more than alternative fuels—it demands a rethinking of the energy systems that support fuel production, a new white paper stressed.
Investment in European hydrogen is set to grow by 140% in 2024, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2024 (OEEC 2024) is coming up this month. Work on the event is at full steam at Navingo (the company behind OEEC and Offshore-Energy.biz brands) with final tweaks and preparations underway. The exhibition floor has been almost completely booked and visitors ar
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, an industry initiative aiming to enhance communication between the shipping sector and fuel producers, has called on policymakers to create regulatory conditions to unlock investments in the production of clean maritime fuels in the EU.
Five European transmission system operators (TSOs) involved in the H2med project, the first European major hydrogen corridor, have launched a non-binding Call for Interest to identify the needs of future infrastructure users along the corridor. The Call of Interest was officially opened today (Novem
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election is a ‘step in the wrong direction’ for international trade as importers fear another spike in ocean container shipping freight rates, according to ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta.
Finnish shipping company Finnlines revealed it is in the process of shipbuilder selection after which the construction of a new green fueled roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) fleet will proceed.
A new report from global energy consultancy Xodus has emphasized the opportunity for hydrogen development in Australia and the chance for UK companies to export their products and services.
