A geophysical and geotechnical survey conducted offshore Viana do Castelo by Portugal’s WavEC Offshore Renewables has provided data on the seabed’s characteristics, supporting the development of floating offshore renewable energy projects. The study, carried out within the Technological Free Zone (Z
U.S.-based developer of subsea autonomous robotic systems and software Nauticus Robotics has kicked off the acceptance testing phase of its second Aquanaut vehicle, which facilitates the transformation of tethered remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations to fully autonomous operations. Nauticus Ro
Norwegian shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has conducted its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its 176 member states have been urged by 69 conservation NGOs to oppose the promotion of biofuels in international shipping and commit to a future powered by ‘genuine’ clean energy.
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has invested in California-based Twelve Benefit Corporation, a company developing synthetic fuels (e-fuels) and chemicals, contributing to the global expansion of clean fuels.
Britain’s trade body for the offshore energy industry Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has urged the UK government to stay committed to supporting additional carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) projects as concerns mount over potential funding cuts in the upcoming comprehensive spending review (CSR
A geophysical offshore survey is scheduled to start next month at the first-ever carbon storage permit in the UK, being developed by a joint venture between BP, Equinor and TotalEnergies. The geophysical offshore survey for the Northern Endurance Project (NEP) is expected to begin on March 4, taking
Trigon Pacific Terminal and Ulsan Free Economic Zone Authority (UFEZ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the two entities establish a framework to expand collaboration on the development of hydrogen-as-ammonia exports from Canada to South Korea.
Maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Brazilian company TideWise for a 24-meter uncrewed surface vessel (USV) capable of performing offshore subsea inspection operations at depths of up to 2,500 meters. According to Lloyd’s Register, the AiP conf
Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to explore the potential of wave energy in India. According to Eco Wave Power, the agreement aims to advance the country’s renewable energy ambitions by leveraging it
Dutch ship design company AURELIA has partnered up with compatriot nonprofit environmental engineering organization The Ocean Cleanup to conduct a feasibility study on innovative propulsion systems.
SEA-LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition promoting LNG as a marine fuel, has welcomed a new member. Singapore-headquartered bio-LNG supplier Straits Bio-LNG has joined the coalition to make ‘real strides’ in promoting LNG as a practical solution for shipping decarbonization. Straits Bio-LNG is cur
UK-based tidal energy company Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) has installed a megawatt-scale tidal turbine in the Naru Strait, Japan, making it “the first to operate such devices in two countries”. According to PMR, the AR1100 turbine is expected to generate 1.1 MW of power, supporting the decarboni
Japan’s energy company Inpex has introduced a series of organizational and branding changes intended to strengthen its business framework in line with its new strategy for the next ten years.
