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BCGA names new chairs to hydrogen and cryogenics committees | New Appointments

Richard Griffiths of UK-based industrial gas company BOC and Caitlin Sargeant of UK-headquartered hydrogen solutions developer Hykit have been appointed chairs of two technical subcommittees (TSCs) at the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), a trade association for industrial, medical and food gases. Griffiths will lead TSC1 – Cryogenics & Pressure Systems, which covers the design, operation and testing of pressure systems. He succeeds Jon White. “Our focus is to provide clear, competence-based guidance for those working with pressure systems,” said Griffiths. “This shift away from prescriptive language reflects the need for flexibility based on technical understanding.” Sargeant will Chair TSC9 – Hydrogen & Other Gaseous Fuels, which is responsible for hydrogen and other alternative fuel matters. She takes over from David Hurren. “I aim to support working groups in identifying gaps in current best practice… Read More »BCGA names new chairs to hydrogen and cryogenics committees | New Appointments

Highest US tariffs in a century send global shockwaves | United States

After a series of unilateral tariff measures, the US is set to introduce a reciprocal global system which President Donald Trump believes will boost American wealth but has left economists fearing will usher in a global recession – that could come back to US shores. Holding a chart on the Oval Office lawn, the President went through each country, explaining why they had received higher tariffs or the baseline 10%, which will swing into effect on Saturday (5 April). Trump said they were “kind reciprocal tariffs”, with charges based on half of those imposed on the US, according to the country’s calculations. Vietnam (46%) and China (34%) receive the highest rates but Thailand (36%), Taiwan and Indonesia (both 32%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%) will all see their trade heavily impacted. The… Read More »Highest US tariffs in a century send global shockwaves | United States

Quest to boost oil production sets SLB and Stimwell up for five more years with Aker BP

Aker BP has decided to prolong its alliance agreement with SLB and Stimwell Services in a bid to speed up and increase oil production by keeping the Well Intervention and Stimulation Alliance busy for five more years. The post Quest to boost oil production sets SLB and Stimwell up for five more years with Aker BP appeared first on Offshore Energy.

SAAM Towage, Caterpillar Marine team up to boost electrification and green fuels uptake

Chilean towage services provider SAAM Towage and Texas-based Caterpillar Marine have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to evaluate and implement alternative power solutions to diesel, including electrification and alternative fuels such as methanol and ethanol, for the tug fleet. The post SAAM Towage, Caterpillar Marine team up to boost electrification and green fuels uptake appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Germany on energy security mission: Worley to breathe life into LNG terminal’s next chapter

Worley has been tasked with bringing the next phase of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Germany to life, thanks to a deal with Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET), part of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and a state-owned operator of four terminals. The post Germany on energy security mission: Worley to breathe life into LNG terminal’s next chapter appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Canada moves closer to natural gas exports as ‘first-ever’ LNG carrier reaches its west coast

LNG Canada, a joint venture company comprising Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS, and Mitsubishi, has received its inaugural liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment that will be used for testing at its export terminal in Kitimat, Canada’s British Columbia. The post Canada moves closer to natural gas exports as ‘first-ever’ LNG carrier reaches its west coast appeared first on Offshore Energy.