MTF evaluates alternative fuels’ readiness and adoption

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has unveiled an updated Framework for Assessing Decarbonization Technologies and Alternative Energy Carriers, accompanied by an assessment of the maturity and readiness of various alternative fuels. The updated report expands on the November 2022 heatmap and includes an evaluation of eight fuels: fossil LNG, fossil MGO combined with carbon capture

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC in talks on LNG projects

Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) and UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) are discussing investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the United States. According to sources, Aramco is in talks to invest in phase two of Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG project in Texas, which would be an expansion of the

Anglo American receives last LNG dual-fuelled vessel

The last of Anglo American’s 10-strong chartered fleet of Capesize+ Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) dual-fuelled bulk carriers, the Ubuntu Liberty, has been delivered. Its maiden voyage from China to Saldanha Bay, South Africa to collect a cargo of iron ore will mark the on-time delivery of all 10 ships built over the last three years

EPS places orders for LNG dual-fuel tankers and ammonia bulkers

Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed an order for two LNG dual-fuel oil tankers and four ammonia dual-fuel bulkers with Chinese shipyards. The Idan Ofer-controlled diversified shipowner ordered two 111,000 dwt LNG dual-fuel LR2 product tankers from CSSC Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI). In June last year, the company ordered two such vessels from the

GAIL seeks to add LNG tanker for US project

State-controlled gas distributor Gail plans to add an LNG tanker to ship cargoes from the US, two persons with knowledge of the matter told. Gail is seeking delivery of the tanker between October 2024 and September 2025 for a minimum period of seven years, which can be extended by another two years, a source in

CMA CGM launches first LNG-powered containership

The CMA CGM Group has taken the delivery of the CMA CGM Mermaid, the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU containerships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The containerships will join the carrier’s fleet of about 620 vessels, including more than 30 that are already powered by alternative energies. The ships

Deepak Fertilisers to get LNG from Equinor

Equinor has signed a 15-year agreement to supply LNG to India’s Deepak Fertilisers, which will use the gas mainly as a feedstock for ammonia production at a new plant, the Norwegian energy major said. Equinor is growing its LNG portfolio and will use the super-chilled fuel from its operated Hammerfest LNG export plant in Norway

Brassavola concludes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

Singapore’s newly built LNG bunker vessel Brassavola has completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. In its maiden STS LNG bunkering operation, Brassavola delivered LNG to Rio Tinto chartered dual-fueled bulk carrier Mount Api. The 12,000 cubic meter Brassavola, said to be the largest LNG bunker vessel for use in service in the Port

ATGL aims to increase adoption of LNG fuel

Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) is aiming to increase the adoption of LNG as the primary fuel for long-haul commercial vehicles, replacing diesel, through an ecosystem approach. This includes strategic tie-ups with various stakeholders like auto ancillaries, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, end-use industry, and retrofitment players to advocate for quicker adoption of the

QatarEnergy partners with Nakilat for LNG

QatarEnergy last week selected Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd. (Nakilat) as owner and operator of up to 25 conventional-size (174,000-cu m) LNG carriers. The deal is pursuant to a time charter agreement to be entered into by affiliates of QatarEnergy and Nakilat. The award is the first in the second batch of long-term time charters