On the sidelines of the MENA Climate Week in Riyadh, India and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the fields of electrical interconnections, green/clean hydrogen and supply chains. Specifically, the MoU aims to establish a general framework for cooperation between the tw
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has issued a statement of conformity to Dutch floating solar company Oceans of Energy for its offshore solar solution, which clears it for deployment in rough sea conditions like those in the North Sea.
The latest agreement between Belgian shipping major CMB and its Norwegian counterpart Frontline signals a new chapter for tanker owner Euronav, one that holds the promise of resolving long-standing disputes and steering the company toward a more diversified and sustainable future. Specifically, CMB
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 605 wave and tidal energy bill into law, marking a significant step forward in bringing a new renewable energy resource to the state and further solidifying California’s commitment to a sustainable and clean energy future.
Norway’s Reach Subsea has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian marine survey company Guardian Geomatics as part of its global expansion agenda. Guardian Geomatics, established in February 2018, offers marine survey solutions to the oil & gas industry and government sector clients, which i
Greg Ebel, President and CEO of Canadian pipeline and energy company Enbridge, has urged Canada to show leadership to the world in lowering global emissions, reducing energy poverty and supporting the progress of Indigenous communities in the country. In an address to the Toronto Region Board of Tra
Monaco-based dry bulk shipping company Safe Bulkers has entered into contracts for the acquisition of two dual-fuel newbuild Kamsarmax class dry-bulk vessels as part of its fleet renewal strategy. The two 81,200 dwt vessels which are capable of running on methanol and fuel will be acquired at attrac
Safetytech Accelerator, a non-profit established by Lloyd’s Register, in collaboration with CoolCo, MOL and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, has chosen Green Instruments and Everimpact as the first two technology providers to be evaluated by the flagship Methane Abatement in
With the world adapting to emerging sources of supply and decarbonization technologies, the discussion about which fuel is the top contender for the successful energy transition continues. Despite the growing opposition to fossil fuels, some consider natural gas, primarily LNG, as the leading transi
The development of molten salt reactor technology for maritime use has taken a huge step forward with the successful start of pumped-salt operations at a dedicated facility in the US. Specifically, Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER have kick-started pumped-salt operations in the Integrated
Spanish transmission system operator (TSO) Red Eléctrica is about to begin the construction of the first submarine interconnector between Spain and France. The Biscay Gulf interconnector will comprise two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links, each with a capacity of 1,000 MW, linking Gatika in S
Siemens Energy has delivered four grid transformers for the 500 MW Greenlink subsea and underground electricity interconnector that will link Ireland and Wales. The four 160-ton grid transformers were transported by sea from Nuremberg, Germany, to Belview Port Waterford in Ireland in order to avoid
This is a guest article by Anne Haase, Renewables Director at Aquaterra Energy. Europe is currently driving plans forward to significantly decarbonise industry and accelerate its journey to a low carbon economy. Hydrogen is core to that decarbonisation strategy, with infrastructure projects being d
Tocardo, a joint venture of QED Naval and HydroWing, has completed the demonstration of 1.25MW five-turbine tidal energy array in the Netherlands after eight years of operation.
