Italian cabling giant Prysmian Group has completed the hull erection of its new cable laying vessel (CLV), bringing it closer to launch. The DP3 Alessandro Volta will be equipped with three carousels for a total load capacity of 19,000 tons, with the system of tensioners able to sustain a maximum te
Companies from the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (U.S.) have signed “major” new deals that are expected to supercharge the expansion of nuclear power stations in both countries. As disclosed by the UK government, the deals between the two nations have been enabled by a new agreement—to b
IMO’s Net-Zero Framework mandates a new fuel standard for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions.
Given the accelerated decline in hydrocarbon production rates, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned about the supply risks that output drops carry, as ignoring them has the potential to undermine energy security, market stability, and emissions reduction aspirations, wi
Marine fuel supplier Peninsula has expanded its physical supply operations to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings Limited (WK NatPower), a new joint venture between Hong Kong-based shipowner Wah Kwong and the UK-based clean energy enabler NatPower Marine, and Shandong Port Group (SPG), a Chinese state-owned port company, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to de
The construction of the first of four offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) that Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore ordered from China has officially begun. Sea1 Offshore placed the order for the first two OESVs with Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping in November 2024, with the contra
French automobile manufacturer Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching program, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to join the pioneering initiative that has seen major reductions in emissions through bunkering of liq
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has secured a new contract in the Asia Pacific region (APAC), this time for moorings hook-up services. The scope covers DOF’s full suite of in-house project management, engineering, procurement and logistics support services and will see Skandi Hercules used for rela
UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has formed a strategic partnership with H2C, the global attribute market platform for low-carbon fuels, to speed up maritime fuel switching.
UK-based Global OTEC has been selected to take part in a new research project under the DeepStar program, an international consortium focused on offshore technology innovation. According to Global OTEC, the project will examine the potential of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) to supply basel
Given the ongoing global energy security concerns, Egypt has taken further steps to deepen energy alliances with international players, including Chevron, Hoegh Evi, SLB, and Energean. These and similar undertakings are paving the way to boost exploration, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and sustainabi
Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) offshore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector between Scotland and England, set to become one of the biggest electricity transmission projects in the U
Nymphaea Aurora, described as the “world’s first” offshore solar farm within a wind farm, has endured its first strong winds of 70 km/h without damage, Dutch offshore solar company Oceans of Energy said. “Good morning, Nymphae Aurora withstood its first strong winds (70 km/hr) of the last 24 hours v
