In Norway, NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service between Western, Central and Northern Norway and Rotterdam. The container feeder vessel is the first of two MPCC-owned ships, […]
In Brazil, Offshore Energy reports Minister of Ports and Airports Silvio Costa Filho and Norwegian Ambassador Odd Magne Ruud have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries, aiming to reduce maritime emissions through advanced technology and low- or zero-carbon fuels, officials announced. The initiative is part of […]
In Norway, the shipping industry’s push for net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving interest in biofuels, but high costs and limited supply remain major barriers, according to DNV’s recently released Energy-Efficiency Measures and Technologies report. The report identifies biofuels as a key compliance tool under FuelEU Maritime, which took effect in January 2025. The regulation, […]
In Norway, Furetank has completed its first bunkering of 200 metric tons of ISCC certified Bio-LNG, in collaboration with environmental commodity trader STX Group and Molgas. As tanker vessel Fure Viken embarks on its next journey powered by a fuel solution rapidly gaining traction, Furetank recognizes competitive advantages in heightened EU environmental requirements. Anchored outside […]
In Norway, Furetank bunkered 200 tonnes of ISCC-certified BioLNG onto its tanker Fure Viken at the Port of Mongstad, marking its first use of the fuel and aligning with new EU emissions rules, the company announced on February 26. The operation, conducted with STX Group and Molgas, supports compliance with FuelEU Maritime, which mandates a […]
In Norway, SLB Capturi has completed commissioning and is handing over its modular carbon capture plant at Twence’s waste-to-energy facility in Hengelo, Netherlands. The new plant has the capacity to capture up to 100,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, which will be used in applications for the horticulture and food and beverage sectors. The […]
In Norway, Yara Clean Ammonia signed a time-charter contract with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) for an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) to be delivered in November 2026. Since 2021, Yara Clean Ammonia and NYK have jointly studied the practical application of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier, and the companies have now concluded the world’s […]
In Norway, DNV notes stricter emission regulations and industry innovation are driving a surge in wind-assisted propulsion system orders, according to a new DNV whitepaper released on February 4. The report provides shipowners with an analysis of WAPS technology, its fuel-saving potential, and considerations for onboard integration. It also includes case studies in European waters […]
In Norway, Boeing said it has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. Boeing noted that this investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics and globally. Norsk e-Fuel will produce jet fuel known as electro-SAF, or […]
In Norway, United European Car Carriers announced that it will not impose surcharges on customers, thanks to its early adoption of low-carbon biofuels and liquefied biomethane, avoiding penalties under the new FuelEU Maritime (FEUM) regulations. “UECC will change absolutely nothing about its pricing structure in relation to FEUM,” said Daniel Gent, UECC’s Energy & Sustainability […]
