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Keel laying for third out of 20 planned jack-ups done, with fourth rig in the pipeline

Aside from a deal to build a fourth jack-up in a series of 20 planned newbuild Saudi-operated and manufactured offshore rigs, which has been signed by International Maritime Industries (IMI) and ARO Drilling, a 50/50 joint venture between Valaris and Aramco, a keel laying ceremony has been held for a third jack-up in the same series, which ARO intends to deploy to meet Aramco’s drilling demands. The post Keel laying for third out of 20 planned jack-ups done, with fourth rig in the pipeline appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Möhring Energie to build 1GW green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Mauritania

German green energy specialist Möhring Energie plans to build a 100MW green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Set to be scaled in stages up to 1GW, the industrial plant is expected to produce 140,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year from 2029. Around 500 sq km has been allocated for the first phase, with the site expandable on terrain that “offers the best solar and wind conditions” for renewable energy. Möhring will begin developing the plant with a smaller 100MW “fast-track” stage. … to continue reading you must be subscribed To access hundreds of features, subscribe today! At a time when the world is forced to go digital more than ever before just to stay connected, discover the in-depth content our subscribers receive every month by subscribing… Read More »Möhring Energie to build 1GW green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Mauritania

Inpex opens integrated blue hydrogen and ammonia plant in Japan | blue hydrogen production plant coupled

Energy company Inpex Corporation has opened a blue hydrogen and ammonia plant in Japan, with annual ammonia production expected to reach around 700 tonnes. Located in the Niigata Prefecture at Kashiwazaki City, the facility features a blue hydrogen production plant coupled with a carbon capture system, an ammonia conversion plant, and carbon storage at the depleted Hirai gasfield. … to continue reading you must be subscribed To access hundreds of features, subscribe today! At a time when the world is forced to go digital more than ever before just to stay connected, discover the in-depth content our subscribers receive every month by subscribing to gasworld. Source link

Italy’s Milan-Montalto subsea cable link’s authorization on the cards in mid-2026

Italy’s transmission system operator (TSO) Terna is getting ready to disclose the results of public input on its new project, envisioned to connect Lazio and Lombardy via a route of around 500 kilometers, integrating renewables and increasing energy transport capacity. The post Italy’s Milan-Montalto subsea cable link’s authorization on the cards in mid-2026 appeared first on Offshore Energy.

NKT widens production capacity at its cable accessories factory in Germany

Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT has embarked on a mission to expand production capacity at its cable accessories site in Nordenham, Germany, to meet the continued high demand for medium-voltage power cable accessories in Europe. The post NKT widens production capacity at its cable accessories factory in Germany appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Vår Energi enlists Norwegian firm to support its oil & gas drilling and subsurface activities

Norway’s Well Expertise Consultancy, a subsidiary of Well Expertise, has landed a multi-year deal to provide Vår Energi, an oil and gas operator, with drilling, wells, and subsurface consultants to assist the hydrocarbon player in carrying out onshore and offshore operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The post Vår Energi enlists Norwegian firm to support its oil & gas drilling and subsurface activities appeared first on Offshore Energy.

German startup launches solar-powered e-fuels project | Methanol & e-fuels

German climate-tech startup Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is using solar energy to power its new plant that produces synthetic fuels from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. The LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg will capture up to 40 tonnes of carbon dioxide and deliver five tonnes of e-methane each year. The technology works by pulling CO2 from the air and binding it into a bicarbonate solution using a liquid sorbent.  This bicarbonate is then fed into an alkaline electrolysis unit, where the applied current releases the CO2 and simultaneously produces green hydrogen. With both molecules generated on site, the plant can combine the captured CO2 and the hydrogen to create e-methane. This can be turned into a variety of chemicals and fuels such as e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuel, also called e-SAF.  The entire CO2 capture… Read More »German startup launches solar-powered e-fuels project | Methanol & e-fuels

ExxonMobil ‘pauses major blue hydrogen project’ amid offtake struggles

ExxonMobil has paused plans for its giant blue hydrogen production plant in Texas, US, according to new reports. CEO Darren Woods reportedly told Reuters that the company has been struggling to secure sufficient offtake from the one billion cubic feet per day plant, which had been targeting start-up in 2027-2028. Unveiled in 2022, the project was intended to be developed within Exxon’s Baytown refining and chemicals complex to produce hydrogen from natural gas while capturing a high share of carbon dioxide emissions. Portions of the blue hydrogen are set to be converted into ammonia for international offtake markets. Last year, Japanese majors and said they were exploring deals for buy volumes. Air Liquide also announced it would transport the Baytown-made hydrogen through its along the US Gulf Coast. However, the project had been facing increasing… Read More »ExxonMobil ‘pauses major blue hydrogen project’ amid offtake struggles

NASA awards hydrogen supply contracts to Air Products and Plug Power | largest liquid hydrogen storage sphere

NASA has awarded liquid hydrogen supply contracts to Plug Power and Air Products to deliver around 16,700 tonnes of fuel across its US facilities. The liquid hydrogen will be used to fuel NASA’s cryogenic rocket engines and support aeronautics and propulsion research at its centres in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Ohio. Worth a combined $147m, the contracts cover 16,560 tonnes of liquid hydrogen for Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral, Marshall, and Stennis, while Plug Power will supply the remaining 220 tonnes to the Glenn Research Centre and Armstrong Test Facility. NASA’s liquid hydrogen awards are fixed-price contracts that guarantee set quantities and prices for future deliveries. For its cryogenic rockets, the liquid hydrogen will be used with liquid oxygen as fuel. Liquid hydrogen’s ultra-cold and lightweight properties also make it important for wider aeronautics R&D.… Read More »NASA awards hydrogen supply contracts to Air Products and Plug Power | largest liquid hydrogen storage sphere

Community input seen as ‘vital’ piece of UK’s next subsea electricity transmission puzzle

Scottish transmission system operator (TSO) SSEN Transmission has sent out an invitation to residents to attend events designed to provide more insight into the plans for the development of the UK’s fifth subsea electricity superhighway project, envisioned to link Scotland and England. The post Community input seen as ‘vital’ piece of UK’s next subsea electricity transmission puzzle appeared first on Offshore Energy.