Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have patented a ‘Combined Power Generation Technology’ system that can generate electricity from both wind and tidal energy sources.
Energy company Statkraft has joined counterpart Aker Horizons as a partner on the large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia project in Narvik, Norway. The Narvik plant has a planned capacity of up to 600 MW and is said to be one of the first large-scale plants for green ammonia in Europe, with an expec
Brittany Ferries’ newest addition to the fleet, the Saint-Malo, took to the water for the first time on October 1, the ferry company revealed. The ship is being built at CMI Jinling Shipyard in Weihai, China for StenaRoRo as part of the company’s E-Flexer fleet. Once completed, the vessel will go on
As the world races towards a net-zero emissions future by 2050, it’s imperative to acknowledge some hard truths and heed the wake-up calls emerging from the latest reports and analyses. The energy transition journey is undoubtedly complex, laden with challenges and unearthing difficult realities as
Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have identified the most cost-effective ways for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to acquire mooring systems for PacWave – a new wave energy test site offshore Oregon – which could facilitate the test campaigns for developers.
The collaborative EU-backed NEMMO project has reached its last and most significant milestone – producing novel-design tidal turbine blades, three of which are being shipped to be fitted on Magallanes Renovables’ ATIR tidal energy platform in Scotland.
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has formed a partnership with industry leaders and research institutes to develop concepts for hydrogen-fueled medium-speed engines in the maritime sector. The partnership will work on the project dubbed ‘HydroPoLEn’, which is supported and fu
Zagreb-based LNG Croatia has signed a joint development agreement with Seoul-based SK E&S for possible cooperation in the field of the LNG industry, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. LNG Croatia said the two companies will work together on projects for the efficiency of the LNG termina
Belgium-based shipping and cleantech company CMB.TECH and Dutch full-service provider of power solutions DBR have partnered up to develop what is said to be the first dual-fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications, aiming to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. DBR offers exp
The conversation surrounding the global energy transition is at a pivotal juncture, with a clear need to expedite the process. The process centers on the delicate balance between the “carrot” and “stick” principle – incentivizing green energy investments while making fossil fuels less attractive thr
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has won approval in principle for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels from the classification society Bureau Veritas and Dutch and Belgian flag authorities. The company said that it now offers designs for a wide range of methanol-powered workboats. The designs are a r
A study by Guidehouse and Enersea has shown that Noordgastransport (NGT) and NOGAT’s offshore infrastructure can be repurposed for hydrogen transportation before 2030 by rerouting certain gas fields, while still providing transportation services for current and future Dutch offshore natural gas. The
The Port of Galveston has secured a $1 million grant for a shore power pilot project in partnership with Texas A&M University at Galveston aimed at reducing emissions from cargo shipping operations. Funded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the pilot will include establishing a
A shortage of repair yards with experience in conversions may hinder the take up of alternative fuel technology by the existing fleet, according to the findings from LR’s new Engine Retrofit Report. The report has identified that retrofitting a significant number of the 9,000 and 12,900 large mercha
