China’s first hydrogen-powered ship makes maiden voyage

China’s first hydrogen-powered ship completed its maiden voyage on the Yangtze River in Yichang, Central China’s Hubei Province, a breakthrough in the application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in inland waterway vessels. Named Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat No.1, the vessel has a maximum range of 200 kilometers, and it is powered by a 500-kilowatt hydrogen

Himalaya Shipping inks charter deals for LNG newbuilds

Bermuda-based bulk carrier company Himalaya Shipping has signed time charter agreements for two of its LNG dual-fuel vessels currently under construction at New Times Shipyard in China. According to the company, the vessels will commence a two-year time charter with “an evergreen structure” upon delivery from the shipyard in the first half of 2024. The

CMES readies methanol-fuelled VLCC order

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is gearing up to order the world’s first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier. The board of the Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has unanimously approved the construction of one vessel costing $107.5m. The vessel will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) for delivery by

China emerges as global LNG trading power

China is expanding its presence in the global LNG trading world, with Chinese traders setting up new or expanding their trading desks in Singapore and London. This would put China in direct competition with LNG trade leaders including Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, and Equinor, the report pointed out. The trading presence expansion comes even as China

Methanol bunkering vessel gets approval in China

CCS Wuhan Rules and Research Institute has issued the first approval in principle (AiP) certificate for methanol bunkering ships to Zhejiang Seahead Ship Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. in China. According to CCS, The methanol bunkering ship certificated is a competitive brand of new energy ship independently developed by Seahead.  With a maximum capacity

Sinopec’s green hydrogen plant starts production

Sinopec's first green hydrogen facility - has the capacity to produce 20,000 metric tonnes of hydrogen per year, using solar power to electrolyse water.

Avance Gas orders two newbuilds from CIMC

The ships will have a cargo capacity of 40,000 cu m and scheduled delivery is during the fourth quarter 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Contract price for the newbuildings is $61.5m per vessel.

Höegh Autoliners partners with North Ammonia for newbuilds

Höegh Autoliners has partnered up with compatriot green energy provider North Ammonia for the supply of green ammonia for its multi-fuel and zero-carbon ready 9,100 ceu Aurora Class vessels under construction in China. The Oslo-based company said the partnership will enable it to meet its commitment to powering at least 5% of its deep-sea operations

Bring forward NetZero targets, says UN Secretary-General

Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General, said leaders of the G20’s rich nations must aim for net zero “as close as possible” to 2040 while emerging nations should set 2050 targets. Countries in the G20 have been urged to significantly bring forward their net zero targets by the head of the United Nations. Speaking at

First ship powered by hydrogen comes into operation in China

China’s first ship powered by a 500 KW hydrogen fuel cell has been put into operation by China Three Gorges Corporation. The service ship, Three Gorges hydrogen ship No.1, uses homegrown hydrogen fuel cells and a lithium battery system and will be used for transportation, patrol and emergency services in the Three Gorges reservoir area.