Svitzer agrees with Caterpillar for methanol dual fuel conversions

A.P. Moller – Maersk’s towage operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with engine manufacturer Caterpillar to utilize methanol fuel across its fleet as part of the company’s decarbonization strategy. Under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), Svitzer will work with caterpillar Marine to implement dual-fuel methanol engines aboard its new tugs as well as

Port of Rotterdam to develop green hydrogen plant

The Port of Rotterdam Authority will develop a green hydrogen plant with a capacity of up to 1GW at a facility in Maasvlakte. The reason for the tender is the Ijmuiden Ver Wind Farm, which will have a capacity of 2GW, is expected to be ready by 2028, with the formal tender process starting later

Vopak to acquire 50% shares in EemsEnergyTerminal

Dutch companies Vopak and Gasunie have announced a new agreement for Vopak to acquire 50 per cent of the shares in EemsEnergyTerminal. The transaction is expected to be completed by 1 October, following approval from competition authorities. EemsEnergyTerminal has been operational since 15 September 2022 and has a regas capacity of 8 billion cubic metres

Schneider Electric to assess first green corridor in UK

A project is underway to deliver the UK’s first green shipping corridor between the Ports of Dover, Calais and Dunkirk. It is part of the UK’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. This landmark project will deliver a green corridor business case and plan that can be rolled out to other UK ports. Dover will map out

Knud E Hansen unveils CO2 tanker design

Knud E Hansen has unveiled a new CO2 tanker design. The company stated that the transport of CO2 by ship from captured locations to offshore storage areas, as well as, onshore terminals will be a major industry that requires a new kind of vessel: the dedicated CO2 carrier. Knud E Hansen’s CO2 carrier will be

Itochu invests in Purus Marine for low-carbon assets

Japanese trading house Itochu Corp has invested in UK-based Purus Marine, an expanding shipowning company focused on low-carbon shipping investments. Established in 2020, the Julian Proctor-led outfit has already acquired a fleet of more than 60 vessels in the ammonia and LNG sectors, battery hybrid offshore wind vessels as well as carbon capture and scrubber-fitted

GCMD awards LCO2 study onboard ships to LR

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has awarded its concept study on offloading liquefied CO2 (LCO2) captured onboard ships to Lloyd’s Register, supported by their partner Arup. The Singapore-based GCMD concept study will address safety and operational considerations surrounding offloading of LCO2 that has been captured onboard tankers, bulkers and container liners, including articulating

Greenheart partners with Njord, Marsoft for green tech retrofits

Greenheart Management, a subsidiary of Hayfin Capital Management, has teamed up with green tech business Njord and maritime consulting firm Marsoft to gain access to carbon credit revenues for reducing emissions. The partnership will see Njord, a venture between Cargill, Mitsui and Maersk Tankers, design a package of fuel-saving technologies for initially four Greenheart-owned vessels

Advario to develop energy storage terminal

Advario Projects B.V. has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Aluminium & Chemie B.V. (Aluchemie) to develop a new, future-focused energy storage terminal in Port of Rotterdam. According to the company, the new site in Rotterdam provides Advario with the opportunity to develop, build, innovate and operate the storage infrastructure needed to successfully transition

PNGRB issues technical standards for refineries

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has notified technical standards for uniform operation and maintenance (O&M) of refineries and gas processing plants. India, the world’s third largest energy consumer, is also the fourth biggest refiner and liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer globally. India’s total installed refinery capacity is more than 251 million tonnes