energy transition

CIMC Enric, Angang Steel's first co-production of H2 and LNG from coke oven gas project successfully commences operations

CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries have released that the coke oven gas-to-hydrogen (H2) and LNG co-production project invested and constructed by Angang CIMC (Yingkou) New Energy Technology Co. Ltd. has officially commenced operations, with a grand inauguration ceremony held in Bayuquan District, Liaoning.

Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone

The launch of Star Princess, the second LNG (liquefied natural gas) cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Princess Cruises, took place today at the Monfalcone shipyard.

Shell shelves Norway hydrogen project due to lack of demand

Shell has scrapped plans for a low-carbon hydrogen plant on Norway's west coast due to a lack of demand, the energy company said on Monday, days after Equinor cancelled a similar planned project in Norway.

Cleanova introduces Cleanova.C-CLEAN: Pioneering carbon capture filtration

Cleanova has launched Cleanova.C-CLEAN, a groundbreaking approach to the development of dedicated filtration solutions for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) applications.

Excelerate Energy improves FSRU operations with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions reliquefaction retrofit project

Excelerate Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, to purchase a reliquefaction system for retrofit installation onboard one of Excelerate’s floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).

Hanwha signs MoU with GasLog to convert LNG propulsion to ammonia

Hanwha Power Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GasLog to convert its LNG carrier propulsion system to an ammonia gas turbine.

Norway's Equinor scraps plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany

Norway's Equinor has scrapped plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany because it is too expensive and there is insufficient demand. Equinor and Germany's RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2022 to build a hydrogen supply chain for German power plants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

JBS USA and GreenGasUSA partner to transform renewable natural gas production

JBS USA, a leading global food producer, and GreenGasUSA have announced a new partnership to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) at multiple JBS beef and poultry processing facilities across the U.S.

ABS signs MoU with HD KSOE to advance zero-carbon ships

Enhancing their collaboration on cutting-edge marine and technology projects, ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships.

Germany building up LNG import terminals

Germany is trying to expand its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply and as part of its decarbonization efforts.

Höegh LNG announces name change to Höegh Evi

Standing for “energy vector infrastructure,” the name Evi reflects the recent expansion of Hoegh's focus beyond LNG import terminals to encompass innovative and tangible clean energy solutions-the company is accelerating the energy transition with floating infrastructure for ammonia and hydrogen, as well as carbon transport and storage, in addition to LNG.

Chevron Shipping Co. and MOL to install Wind Challenger on LNG carrier

As part of their ongoing commitment to lower the carbon intensity of their operations, Chevron Shipping Company LLC (Chevron), a subsidiary of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL), have announced an agreement to install Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted ship propulsion system developed by MOL and Oshima Shipbuilding together, to a new-build LNG carrier under long-term charter from MOL Encean Pte. Ltd. (MOL’s 100% indirectly owned subsidiary) to Chevron Asia Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.

French gas consumption to drop 20% by 2030, grid operators say

Gas consumption in France is expected to drop by almost 20% by 2030 under changes aimed at meeting climate targets and efforts to curb costs.

Daphne Technology, Williams partner on methane emissions mitigation technology

Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with the U.S. DOE's MERP's goals. Daphne Technology will provide its SlipPure system for field demonstration on Williams' natural gas engines at multiple locations across the U.S.

GTI Energy launches SUSTAIN H2 to accelerate underground hydrogen storage development

GTI Energy has introduced SUSTAIN H2, a new collaboration designed to fast-track the deployment of underground hydrogen (H2) storage (UHS) technologies. This effort will bring together researchers, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to bridge the critical gap between H2 storage research and application.

QatarEnergy inaugurates its first conventional-size LNG vessel

QatarEnergy has inaugurated the first conventional-size LNG vessel under its historic shipbuilding program. The Rex Tillerson was named after the former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil as a tribute to his life-long accomplishments in the energy sector.

North American RNG surpasses 400 operational facilities

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has announced a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America.

AIChE and IChemE sign MoU to strengthen international STEM talent pool

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)—two professional societies dedicated to advancing the application of chemical engineering expertise internationally—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further collaboration for the benefit of chemical and process engineering and society as a whole.

Gunvor growing Asia operations, expanding into LPG, naphtha, gasoline, aromatics, power

Global energy trader Gunvor Group is growing its Asia operations to expand in existing markets such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), naphtha, gasoline and aromatics as well as into new areas including power.

India plans to use LNG for third of truck fleet, in blow to diesel

India plans to have a third of its heavy duty long-haul trucking fleet fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of diesel in 5 yr–7 yr to cut pollution.

ORLEN secures EU grant for hydrogen projects

The international HySPARK project, led by ORLEN in collaboration with a consortium of 17 global partners, has become the first in Poland to receive funding from the EU Clean H2 Partnership program. Close to €9 MM will be allocated to the production and testing of H2-powered vehicles for Chopin Airport and Warsaw’s public transportation system.

Rohe Solutions begins bio-LNG production at the Hamina LNG terminal

Rohe Solutions started the production of Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) at the Hamina LNG terminal in Finland. Bio-LNG is produced using biomethane from the gas grid in a process called liquefaction from the grid.

U.S. CCS stakeholders must overcome serious trust deficits to meet net-zero potential, new research shows

Worley, a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts, and researchers at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, have identified that a lack of trust between project stakeholders is slowing the pace of infrastructure delivery that is critical to net-zero.

ADNOC and ExxonMobil to partner in world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen facility

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the signing of an agreement in which ADNOC will acquire a 35% equity stake in ExxonMobil Corporation’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen (H2) and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas.

Eni, Snam launch Italy's first carbon capture project

Eni and Snam have launched Italy's first carbon capture, transport and storage (CCS) project to help heavy polluting industries cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Gasum to supply Hapag-Lloyd with waste-based bio-LNG in accordance with winning ZEMBA tender

Energy company Gasum is collaborating with Hapag-Lloyd to supply their container vessels with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) during a two-year tender period.

Chart Industries and Element Resources partner on hydrogen eco-system deployment

Chart Industries Inc., a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, is partnering with Element Resources Inc., a leader in green hydrogen (H2) production, to advance the utilization and adoption of H2 and other clean fuels using an ‘eco-system’ approach.

INNIO Group “Ready for H2” engines selected to modernize Romania’s CHP plants transition to net-zero

INNIO Group, in collaboration with Clarke Energy, will revamp two major combined heat and power plants in Romania with Jenbacher "Ready for H2" engines.

Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), HybriGenix Futures to collaborate on hydrogen production facility in Canada

Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. and HybriGenix Futures Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on an innovative clean power and hydrogen production facility in Alberta, Canada.

U.S. DOE invests $8.8 MM to improve hydrogen turbine performance

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced $8.8 MM for 11 university-based research and development projects to improve the performance of hydrogen (H2)-fueled turbines.