VPS opens new OCM laboratory in Singapore

VPS welcomed a number of high-powered representatives from various shipping firms to its newly opened oil condition monitoring (OCM) laboratory in Singapore. VPS tests both international test methods and highly innovative proprietary test methods, covers the analysis of all types of marine lubricants including, hydraulic, engine, gearbox, turbine, and stern tube oils, plus tests slate

Rotterdam floats site for greenhydrogen plant

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is developing a site on the Maasvlakte suitable for the construction of a very large green hydrogen plant as part of the tender for the IJmuiden Ver wind farm later this year. In late March, Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten announced the draft ministerial regulations for IJmuiden

Hydrogen shipping from Scotland to Rotterdam explored

An international consortium has launched a study on the feasibility of shipping hydrogen at scale from Scotland to the Port of Rotterdam in the form of methylcyclohexane. Methylcyclohexane (MCH) is a chemically stable liquid produced from toluene and hydrogen that can be transported under ambient temperatures and pressure in chemical carriers. Parties behind the project

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

Rotterdam and Gothenburg sign green corridor deal

The Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Gothenburg have signed a memorandum of understanding for the realisation of a green corridor to support sustainable shipping between the two ports. As part of the initiative, the ports will establish a common framework for cooperation to stimulate the use of new alternative fuels. The deal was signed in

Shell moves forward with green hydrogen plant at Rotterdam port

Shell has taken the final investment decision to build Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plant at on the Tweede Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam. The plant will be operational by 2025. Named Holland Hydrogen I, the 200MW electrolyser will be constructed to produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen per day. The renewable power

Gunvor to collaborate with Air Products for green hydrogen terminal at Rotterdam

Gunvor, a Swiss-based commodity trading giant, has signed a joint development agreement with US hydrogen producer Air Products to set up a green hydrogen import terminal in Rotterdam port by 2026. The signing of the agreement is an important step towards an investment decision that will be taken as they gain confidence in the regulatory