Increasing protectionist tendencies in global trade policy present challenges for German shipping, according to the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) which warned that national interests must not come at the expense of free global trade flows. The post German shipowners: National interests should not hamper free global trade flows appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Salunda, a UK-headquartered firm specializing in red-zone safety monitoring technology, has launched a second-generation monitoring device aimed at improving safety during pipe handling on offshore drilling platforms. The post UK player revamps safety solution for offshore platform red zones appeared first on Offshore Energy.
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) has launched the sixth dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) for Singaporean shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). The post EPS’ sixth dual-fuel PCTC launched at Jinling Shipyard appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Canada-headquartered marine technology player Kraken Robotics is expanding its U.S. footprint with the acquisition […] The post Kraken’s $17 million purchase of US company to uplift its subsea offering appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA)’s Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has received funding to establish a 5G network on its site as part of the “DigiTest” initiative from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). The post Container terminal in Hamburg to become digital test field appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Royal Wagenborg, a Netherlands-based shipowner and operator, has revealed a ‘crucial’ progress update on […] The post Wagenborg: Construction progress of ‘world’s first’ CO2 carrier reaches next phase appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Hanwha Aerospace has received approval in principle (AIP) from DNV for its 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for maritime applications. The post DNV okays Hanwha Aerospace’s marine hydrogen fuel cell system appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Nigeria’s oil and gas company Seplat Energy aims to drive transformation in Nigeria, partly by increasing offshore oil and gas production in 2025. The post Nigerian player sets sights on offshore production ramp-up, targeting 20+ wells in 2025 appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Tidal energy developer Normandie Hydroliennes’ NH1 tidal energy project has been awarded €31.3 million […] The post French tidal energy project secures €31.3M EU Innovation Fund grant appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Few subjects are as fraught and complex as hydrogen. In the latest 1895 episode, gasworld’s Rob Cockerill and Tom Dee reflect on the main hurdles the sector has faced during the last five years, which have slowed the uptake of mass-market adoption despite tangible progress. The team chronicled 23 companies that have faced either restructuring, scrapped projects or gone bankrupt, with many of these in the last four to five months. It is clear that financing not only remains an obstacle to projects being green-lit but also to corporate profitability in the sector. Last year was an especially uncomfortable year, “with the hydrogen bubble finally bursting”. Yet the prevailing narrative of an industry constantly on the ropes isn’t quite right, either. Progress is there to be seen. Amid stories of major corporates such as BP,… Read More »Where hydrogen is challenged – and where it can really work | Podcast