In the UK, Lloyd’s Register reports for Norway and Iceland, the implementation of the FuelEU Maritime regulation has been delayed. These two European Economic Area members, which are not part of the European Union, will not incorporate the regulation into their agreements by January 1, according to Lloyd’s Register’s latest update. For now, Norway and […]
In Norway, DNV has launched a competence standard for methanol and a recommended practice for ammonia on December 18, 2024, to address safety risks as 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels prepare to join the global fleet. These guidelines aim to equip crews and shipowners with the knowledge and skills to safely manage alternative fuels, […]
In Massachusetts, The American Journal of Transportation reports Höegh Autoliners has committed to ammonia-fueled propulsion for four vessels in its Aurora-class fleet, slated for delivery in 2027, as CEO Andreas Enger explained in an interview ahead of Nor-Shipping 2025. With a combined lifespan of 30 years and flexible dual-fuel systems, the ships mark a decisive step […]
In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels, and five electric ships, advancing the nation’s drive toward maritime decarbonization. Enova, a government body promoting low-emission solutions, aims […]
In Norway, Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, has signed a new contract for 10 MW of alkaline electrolyser equipment with Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group for its first pilot for nuclear connected (pink) hydrogen production plant. The first contract with Samsung C&T signed earlier this year was for an off-grid […]
In Norway, Agilyx announced that Cyclyx International, LLC., a post-use plastic-to-feedstock innovator and joint venture among Agilyx, ExxonMobil, and LyondellBasell, has reached a final investment decision for a second Cyclyx Circularity Center (CCC2). Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area, the new facility will help to create further necessary infrastructure for a plastic circular economy. […]
In Norway, United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have signed a new agreement that will see the vast majority of Liquified Gas supplied by Titan to UECC’s multi-fuel ships to have them run on biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) for the remainder of 2024 and then most of 2025. This deal expands upon UECC and […]
In Norway, Stolt-Nielsen Inland Tanker Service (SNITS) will bunker all of its ships in its fleet – more than 30 in total – with renewable fuel in December. The fuel, HVO20, is an 80/20 blend of hydrotreated vegetable oil, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions from the SNITS fleet by around 18% in December, […]
In Norway, Færder Tankers, a Norwegian shipping firm announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop ammonia-fueled medium gas carriers for CiP’s clean ammonia projects, with the first 50,000-cubic-meter-capacity vessel expected by 2028. These next-generation ships will feature dual-fuel ammonia engines, advanced maneuverability, and full bunkering capabilities, enabling green […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that India and Norway explored ways to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green shipping during the meeting between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Both Prime Ministers took […]
