MAN Energy Solutions discloses new dual-fuel engine

MAN Energy Solutions has introduced the latest addition to its four-stroke engine portfolio, the dual-fuel engine capable of running on LNG, diesel and HFO as well as a number of more sustainable fuels including biofuel blends and synthetic natural gas. The engine was unveiled at SMM, the world’s largest shipping exhibition, where the company’s executive

Europe’s first electromethanol hub set to be launched by 2025

Gothenburg Port Authority is collaborating with Stena Line, DFDS, Ørsted and Liquid Wind to establish Europe’s first electromethanol (e-fuels) hub with a planned launch date of 2025. Liquid Wind and Ørsted’s emethanol production facility FlagshipONE is in late-stage development and approaching a final investment decision. It will be the largest e-fuels facility in the world,

Germany’s Schulte Group unveils LNG bunker vessel design

Schulte Group has unveiled its next-generation design for an LNG bunker vessel that is said to meet current and known future requirements for at-sea LNG bunker deliveries and reduces last-mile costs. Presented at Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, the vessel design eliminates the need for fenders and spacer pontoons, which require time and manpower

Samsung Heavy launches liquefied CO2 carrier design

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has developed a design for a new liquefied CO2 carrier. Class society DNV has awarded approval in principle (AiP) for the design, which incorporates customised large cargo tanks (pressurized IMO Type-C) and a reliable cargo handling system with what is said to be a highly efficient reliquefication technology.

Tata Steel invests in hydrogen-based steel production

Tata Steel, the largest CO2 emitter in the Netherlands, is investing more than €65 million in the design of hydrogen-based steel production in the city of Eimeiden. Tata Steel signed an agreement on further technical training of production with three firms – McDermott, Danieli and Hatch. All of them have special qualifications to organize the

Shipping needs to invest heavily to switch to carbon-neutral fuels

According to a forecast released by the classification society DNV reports, the shipping industry will need massive onboard technology investments ranging between $8 to $28 billion per year between 2022 and 2050 to reach full net-zero goals. DNV released its sixth maritime forecast during SMM, an international maritime trade fair in Hamburg, Germany, urging cross-industry

Statkraft and H2Carrier agree to study green ammonia production

Statkraft has entered into a memorandum of understanding with compatriot firm H2Carrier to study the possible use of green ammonia floating production vessels at certain offshore wind locations. Based on proven floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) technologies, H2Carrier’s concept, called P2XFloater, uses renewable wind, solar or hydro energy to produce green hydrogen by pumping

DSME and Samsung add $2.6 bn LNG carriers

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. each added 2.37 trillion won ($1.7 billion) and 1.17 trillion won worth contracts to their swelling order book for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, upping the chance of South Korean shipbuilders reclaiming No. 1 rank in global vessel orders this month after losing

DSME delivers second shuttle tanker to Knutsen NYK

A dual-fuel LNG shuttle tanker1 ordered by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS,2 which is an affiliate of NYK, was delivered at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. The vessel has been named “Sindre Knutsen.” Like its sister ship “Frida Knutsen,” which was delivered on 2 August, this vessel will be a dual-fuel shuttle tanker

Ohmium to collaborate with Shell India for green hydrogen

Ohmium International has announced it will collaborate with Shell India to evaluate hydrogen applications, markets, and project opportunities in India and globally. As part of the collaboration, both parties have intent to launch joint working groups to assess opportunities from technical, commercial and safety perspectives.   The collaboration is positioned at further elevating the oil company’s