
Japanese classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a large liquefied hydrogen carrier (LH2 carrier) developed by local shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

The shipping industry’s green transition will require rapid scaling of the so-called scalable zero-emission fuels.

The European Commission has launched a call for small-scale projects focusing on innovative technologies in renewable energy, heavy industry, energy storage, and carbon capture as part of its Innovation Fund.

Ocean Energy Systems (OES), a technology collaboration program within the International Energy Agency (IEA), has published a new study on ocean renewable energy technologies and their application in the offshore aquaculture industry.

SIMEC Atlantis Energy has entered into discussions with Abundance Investment to extend the timing for the repayment of the €5.9 million debenture issued to the company in 2017.

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted ConocoPhillips a drilling permit for a wildcat well located in the Norwegian Sea off Norway.

Norwegian Havila Kystruten, the operator of a hybrid-powered cruise vessel Havila Capella, which was recently affected by sanctions against Russia, has received an exemption from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to operate the ship for six months.

UK-based Artemis Technologies, a spin-off from the Artemis Racing America’s Cup sailing team, has released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype on Belfast Lough.

The UK Government has announced its intention to establish future offshore wind Multi-Purpose Interconnectors (MPIs) which will provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to integrating 50 GW of offshore wind capacity into the grid by 2030, and could also enable Britain to export

PetroRio is gearing up to start a revitalisation campaign off Brazil after the country’s regulator approved its drilling programme.

Swedish Gothenburg Port Authority has published general methanol operating regulations for ship-to-ship bunkering and is making arrangements to set up a value chain with the ambition to become the primary bunkering hub for renewable methanol in Northern Europe.

Inpex, PTTEP, and JGC have joined forces to explore the potential development of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Thailand.

US president Joe Biden has announced his administration is banning all Russia-linked vessels from the country’s ports, effective April 28, 2022.

Wales’ first science park for innovation Menai Science Park (M-SParc) has been chosen as the accountable body for the Offshore Energy Alliance – a supply chain cluster established to take advantage of the opportunities offered by offshore energy in North Wales.