
New Orleans-based start-up is working to develop a fleet of smaller, more efficient, electric-powered ships to help decarbonise the shipping industry that is responsible for about 3% of all carbon emissions worldwide.

Making a step forward in the sustainability of the maritime supply chain, Dutch Alewijnse and Spanish Ingeteam have joined forces to initiate and facilitate the development and integration of hybrid and electric propulsion system.

German engine maker MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) and classification society DNV have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on decarbonisation, digitalisation and hydrogen in the maritime industry.

Danish ferry operator Scandlines and the Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU), a German non-governmental organization dedicated to conservation, have agreed to continue the cooperation with regard to the implementation of Scandlines’ Green Agenda.

Germany intends to strengthen and accelerate hydrogen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to secure future energy supplies and reduce dependence on Russian gas.

A major tidal energy project offshore Anglesey in Wales will benefit from €37.6 million of funding in what is likely to be the last large grant from the EU’s regional funding program for the scheme.

Spanish Bilbao Port Authority has decided to supply electricity to ships docked at the port and install renewable energy power plants, making a firm commitment to the energy transition and the decarbonization of port activities.

On 20 March 2022, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) launched a new initiative that aims to automate operations in Saudi ports.

French shipping company Marfret has fitted one of its ships with 21-century aluminium sails provided by Dutch wind propulsion solutions provider eConowind.

UK’s oil and gas regulator, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), has changed its name to reflect its evolving role in the energy transition.

A shipyard in India has started construction on the first of six ice-classed electric hybrid vessels ordered by AtoB@C Shipping AB, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping.

The Danish Energy Agency has invited comments on a plan for tenders and an executive order for geological storage of CO2 in the North Sea.

The global energy transition continues to be a strategic priority for many players, including those involved in the maritime and offshore energy sectors.

UK-based offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling is preparing for the latest addition to its fleet of drilling rigs, the Stena Evolution.