The European Union has unveiled the Clean Industrial Deal, a transformational business plan outlining concrete actions to turn decarbonization into ‘a driver of growth‘ for European industries by supporting renewable energy sources. Specifically, the plan aims to lower energy prices, create ‘quality
As a response to a number of recent subsea cable incidents that caused disruptions in the EU, the European Commission and the High Representative have launched an action plan to strengthen the security and resilience of this critical infrastructure, covering both power and communication cables. The
CORE POWER, NorthStandard and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have jointly published a report that sets out a policy framework for the UK government to support the deployment of advanced small nuclear reactors on commercial ships and floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs).
Thirteen additional countries supported a global carbon levy on shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate talks in London this week. However, its adoption still seems to be a long way off.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sub-committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) has adopted draft interim generic guidelines for training seafarers working on ships powered by alternative fuels and new technologies. As disclosed, the draft guidelines are set to be sub
The majority of the global shipping industry operates under flag states that strictly enforce international regulations, according to a new report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). In its annual Flag State Performance Table for 2024/25, the ICS has once again explored the extent to whi
Offshore Energy spoke with Madoqua’s Chief Commercial Officer, Marloes Ras, about the current challenges and opportunities that could drive forward the adoption of green fuels in the maritime industry.
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd, compatriot environmental association NABU and a number of other companies have jointly called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to remove ‘unsustainable’ biofuels from its list of alternative fuels.
Since the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) instructed all agencies to carry out environmental reviews before pending liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects get the green light, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has disclosed a draft supplemental environmental impact statement
Technological advancement, supportive policy regulations, and integration of greener and cleaner power innovations are a bedrock of an equitable energy transition age for Malaysia’s Velesto Energy, which has set its cap on growth and expansion by dipping its toes into robotics and eyeing potential d
Hydrogen Europe and 16 other European associations working on the development of the hydrogen market have called on the European Commission to revise the bloc’s hydrogen policy.
Following the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) session, bunker ships certified as oil tankers are set to be permitted to carry biofuel blends containing up to 30% biofuel. As informed, the PPR session was held in London from January 27 to 31, 2025, featuring discussion
A global scrubber ban seems to be a long way off for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following the twelfth session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) held in London from January 27 to 31, 2025.
Which side will come on top is not yet clear, but it is unlikely that either will throw in the towel at this late stage in the UK’s oil and gas saga without a fight.
