UK-headquartered and AIM-listed upstream oil and gas company Afentra has taken steps to secure its first offshore operatorship by expanding its portfolio with another block adjacent to its existing assets off the coast of Angola. The post UK firm makes a play for Angolan block with multiple oil & gas discoveries and prospects appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector. The post Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Scottish Port of Cromarty Firth, Brunel University of London, and UK environmental and engineering consultancy Ricardo have joined forces to launch a feasibility study that aims to understand how ammonia could support the decarbonization of the maritime sector and a concept for a next-generation ammonia combustion engine. The post UK: Three partners to delve into the potential of ammonia in maritime decarbonization appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Norwegian vessel operator Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore, has welcomed an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel to its operated fleet. The post Latest addition brings Sea1’s operated fleet to 12 AHTS vessels appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Dubai-based offshore vessel operator Astro Offshore, an Adani Group Company, has enlarged its fleet with two platform supply vessels (PSVs), bolstering the UAE-headquartered firm’s fleet versatility. The post Two new additions expand UAE player’s fleet to 44 vessels appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Norway-based marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has clinched a contract to deliver a fully […] The post Kongsberg Maritime to supply set of solutions for India’s ‘first’ electric tugboat appeared first on Offshore Energy.
DOF Group has secured a contract extension for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) with Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor. The post DOF vessel duo staying with Equinor for one more year appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Indian energy company ACME Cleantech has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the long-term supply of green ammonia from India to Japan. The post ACME signs MoU for long-term green ammonia supply from India to Japan appeared first on Offshore Energy.
ElbFeeder, a joint venture (JV) of the Icelandic transportation company Eimskip and German shipowner Ernst Russ, has ordered two next-generation dual-fuel 2,280 TEU container vessels in China. The post Ernst Russ-Eimskip JV orders dual-fuel containership pair appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The latest 1895 podcast hears from Buddy Damm, Senior Scientist of Metallurgy at Swagelok, who outlines the importance of material science in hydrogen production, focusing on fluid control components and their role in processes like steam methane reforming and electrolysis. Alongside sharing his insights on material selection, he reflects on the challenges of hydrogen embrittlement, and significance of high-quality alloys in ensuring safety and efficiency in hydrogen systems, and highlights the versatility of Swagelok’s 316 stainless steel, using for 3/16-inch tubing. “I like to think of material science as a mix up of chemical engineering, solid state physics and mechanics: how products respond to stresses is really a blend of disciplines,” he says. Fluid control components are elements such as valves, regulators and fittings which are connected to the main production processes. … to continue… Read More »Alloy selection for components in hydrogen systems | Podcast