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Year-end review and policy trends in 2025 | Columnists

Marijn Van Diessen, CEO STX Group, reflects on major developments in 2024 and highlights what to watch out for in 2025. As 2024 drew to a close, the global landscape of climate action, decarbonisation and energy transition changed dramatically, and we are set for a transformative year ahead. With geopolitical shifts, new leadership in the European Commission and evolving technological advancements, 2025 promises to be a year of significant change. Among the most anticipated developments is the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency and its potential implications for US climate policy and international cooperation. Additionally, the newly appointed European Commission will face challenges in balancing energy affordability with ambitious climate goals. Here are my key trends to watch in 2025. The new European Commission’s approach to decarbonisation, competitiveness, energy affordability and sovereigntyThe newly… Read More »Year-end review and policy trends in 2025 | Columnists

CMA CGM adds another 2000-TEU LNG-powered vessel to its fleet

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French shipping giant CMA CGM has taken delivery of the final vessel in a series of ten LNG-powered 2000-TEU ships, built by the Hyundai Mipo shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The post CMA CGM adds another 2000-TEU LNG-powered vessel to its fleet appeared first on Offshore Energy.

SBM Offshore takes slice of Ocean-Power ownership pie

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On a mission to boost its decarbonization arsenal, SBM Offshore has become the owner of a minority stake in Norway’s Ocean-Power. The post SBM Offshore takes slice of Ocean-Power ownership pie appeared first on Offshore Energy.

$21bn green hydrogen hub to be built in India

NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the clean energy arm of India’s largest thermal power producer, NTPC Ltd, is developing a $21bn green hydrogen hub as the country looks to scale up its efforts in clean energy production. To be located in the region of Andhra Pradesh, the project will be the first green hydrogen hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission – an initiative launched in 2023 that targets the production of at least five million metric tonnes of green hydrogen per year. Equipped with a capacity of 20GW (gigawatts), the facility is earmarked to produce 1500 tonnes per day (tpd) of green hydrogen and 7500 tpd green hydrogen derivatives such as green methanol, green ura and sustainable aviation fuel. According to a government statement released yesterday (6th January), Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ‘lay the… Read More »$21bn green hydrogen hub to be built in India

Port of Prince Rupert introduces bunkering service for deep-sea shipping

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Canadian Port of Prince Rupert has welcomed the startup of Wolverine Terminals’ marine bunkering service for deep-sea shipping, thus adding a logistical capability to the port. The post Port of Prince Rupert introduces bunkering service for deep-sea shipping appeared first on Offshore Energy.