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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.

ABB to acquire French BrightLoop to accelerate marine transport electrification

Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French company specializing in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The post ABB to acquire French BrightLoop to accelerate marine transport electrification appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Winners of €1 billion European Hydrogen Bank auction revealed, with three maritime projects on the list

The European Commission (EC) has selected the winners of the second European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), which will receive nearly €1 billion in funding to produce renewable hydrogen, including producers with off-takers in the maritime sector. The post Winners of €1 billion European Hydrogen Bank auction revealed, with three maritime projects on the list appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Dealfeng rotor sails for Hung Ze’s 14,000 dwt tankers

Singapore-based shipowner Hung Ze Shipping has signed a cooperation agreement with Dealfeng New Energy Technology, a Chinese provider of wind-assisted propulsion systems, to equip a new series of 14,000 dwt chemical tankers with rotor sails. The post Dealfeng rotor sails for Hung Ze’s 14,000 dwt tankers appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Wärtsilä equipment selected for 88,000 cbm VLAC duo at Hanwha Ocean

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of the Finnish technology group Wärtsilä, has received an order to supply the cargo handling systems for two very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) under construction at Hanwa Ocean shipyard in South Korea. The post Wärtsilä equipment selected for 88,000 cbm VLAC duo at Hanwha Ocean appeared first on Offshore Energy.