First LNG terminal to be set up in India by 2024

Singapore-based Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific (AG&P) is looking to set up its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in India by end-2024, although it is evaluating other sites as an alternative to the terminal’s location in the south of the country. The company broke ground on its first LNG import facility in India, at the

Snam and Baker Hughes complete hydrogen fuel trial

Natural gas transport and storage specialist Snam and energy technology firm Baker Hughes have announced the completion of a trial to test the use of hydrogen as fuel in a gas compression station. Having concluded in November 2022, the trial consisted of a series of tests designed to demonstrate the potential for hydrogen as a

Rotterdam launches study on ammonia cracking

A group of 18 companies led by the Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched a study into the feasibility of establishing a large-scale ammonia cracker to enable imports of around 1m tonnes of hydrogen annually for the decarbonisation of industry and mobility. A large part of the hydrogen for North-West Europe will be imported, including

Good time ahead predicted for LNG

The advisory division of leading class society DNV Maritime sees good times ahead for LNG dual-fuel vessels, even if today’s high gas prices support fuel-switching to VLSFO. More than 200 LNG-fueled ships have been ordered over the course of the year to date, including 17 in November alone, according to DNV Principal Consultant Martin Wold.

Green hydrogen policy to be announced soon in India

Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of petroleum and natural gas, and housing and urban affairs said that a green hydrogen policy will come sooner than expected as different ministries are involved and the internal churning on the policy is beginning to give it a proper shape. The minister explained that money is pouring into India from

Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel supply systems selected for LPG/Midsize gas carriers

The efficiency and advanced design of the technology group Wärtsilä’s Cargo Handling and LPG Fuel Supply systems have again been validated with a major order. These solutions have been selected for two LPG/Midsize gas carrier vessels being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea for EXMAR LPG, a joint venture between EXMAR, a multi-disciplinary

First hydrogen industrial vehicle production line put into operation in China

China’s first hydrogen powered industrial vehicle production line is now fully operational in South China’s Guangdong Province, which will support the green development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the achievement of China’s “dual carbon” goal. The production line, located in an industrial park in Chancheng district, Foshan city, Guangdong, is specialized for the

EU, and Japan agree to cooperate on hydrogen market development

The EU and Japan have intensified their cooperation on hydrogen with the signature of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to spur innovation and develop an international hydrogen market. As frontrunners in hydrogen technology, the EU and Japan will work together for sustainable and affordable production, trade, transport, storage, distribution and use of renewable and low-carbon

Shell to work with Alfa Laval for hydrogen carriers

A unit of LNG giant Shell and Sweden’s tech firm Alfa Laval are joining forces to develop a new gas combustion unit (GCU) for use on liquid hydrogen carriers. In that regard, Shell International Trading and Shipping has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alfa Laval as they look to pave the way for

HST Marine orders three new battery hybrid CTVs

Offshore services provider HST Marine has contracted Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for the supply of three new battery hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The trio is already under construction at Damen Shipyards Antalya in Turkey and is scheduled for delivery in early 2024 for an undisclosed price. Once operational, the vessels will receive ongoing support