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UK and Germany shake hands on offshore hydrogen pipeline

German and UK transmission system operators (TSOs) GASCADE and National Gas have agreed to explore the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen corridor between the two countries in the North Sea through an offshore pipeline interconnection. The post UK and Germany shake hands on offshore hydrogen pipeline appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Finnlines launches green service powered by electricity and biofuels

Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight. The post Finnlines launches green service powered by electricity and biofuels appeared first on Offshore Energy.

‘Super-majors’ choose Expro’s tech for $80M US Gulf contracts

U.S.-headquartered energy services provider Expro has won multi-year tubular running services (TRS) contracts with two operators in the Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico. The post ‘Super-majors’ choose Expro’s tech for $80M US Gulf contracts appeared first on Offshore Energy.

New alliance targets e-methanol development in Puertollano, Spain

Magnon, and Power2X, together with ErasmoPower2X, have signed an agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol plant at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, Spain. The post New alliance targets e-methanol development in Puertollano, Spain appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Spanish e-methanol project taps biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen | Methanol & e-fuels

Three European energy companies are planning to develop an e-methanol plant in Spain that will capture around 380,000 tonnes of biogenic carbon dioxide, which will be used to produce 200,000 tonnes of synthetic methanol each year. Spanish renewable energy firm Magnon will oversee the carbon capture portion of the project, while partners Power2X and ErasmoPower2X will handle the hydrogen supply. Part of this will see ErasmoPower2X supplying green hydrogen from its facilities in nearby Saceruela. The project will be located at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, where the carbon capture technology will be fitted into its existing biomass plant. As a fossil-free feedstock, e-methanol could help to decarbonise hard-to-electrify sectors in Spain – a country which is targeting a fully renewable energy system by 2050. “This initiative … will decarbonise various Spanish industries… Read More »Spanish e-methanol project taps biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen | Methanol & e-fuels

OMV exploration drilling marks Odfjell rig’s return to Norwegian waters

OMV Norge, a Norwegian subsidiary of Austria-headquartered oil and gas player OMV, has started drilling an exploration well in the Norwegian Sea using a semi-submersible rig managed by Odfjell Drilling. The post OMV exploration drilling marks Odfjell rig’s return to Norwegian waters appeared first on Offshore Energy.

EMSA to assist EU in implementing maritime decarbonization measures

The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement aiming at aligning “more accurately” the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The post EMSA to assist EU in implementing maritime decarbonization measures appeared first on Offshore Energy.