Enviornment/Safety
Asia-Pacific on course to become world’s largest CO2 shipping market
Vast distances between emitters and storage sites in Asia-Pacific (APAC) means the region is in line to become the world’s largest carbon dioxide (CO2) shipping market, according to a new CCUS report from global energy consultancy Xodus.
Yokogawa collaborates with Shell on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has formalized a long-term agreement with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. to integrate and further develop technologies for utilizing robots and drones in plant monitoring and maintenance.
Japan returns to long-term LNG deals on AI boom, national energy plan
Japan is back in the spotlight for LNG producers as the boom in artificial intelligence, rising costs for cleaner energy and a new national energy plan drive appetite for long-term LNG deals.
Kyoto Group, Hebsgaard | Larsen join forces to scale heat-as-a-service in Denmark
Kyoto Group has entered into a partnership with the Danish consultancy Hebsgaard | Larsen to accelerate the adoption of Kyoto Group's thermal battery, Heatcube, in Denmark. The solution offers fully electrified heat at a reduced price without upfront investment.
Rotork supplies actuators for an automated ‘next-generation’ fully electrified offshore gas platform
Rotork has supplied > 200 actuators to ONE-Dyas for the N05-A upstream gas processing platform, located in the Dutch North Sea.
AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban
Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.
LightPath debuts first industrial-grade cooled optical gas imaging camera
LightPath Technologies Inc., a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, has announced that subsidiary G5 Infrared (G5) has launched its first industrial-grade MWIR optical gas imaging (OGI) camera alongside a successful test at a certified facility, validating its performance in-line with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Alternative Means of Emissions Limitation process for facilities within the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category, as outlined in Subpart OOOOb.
CycleØ announces construction of its first biogas plant in Italy
CycleØ, the European developer, owner and operator of biogas plants, has announced the construction of a new 500-m3/hr biomethane plant in Italy. The plant is 100% financed by the company and will be owned and operated by CycleØ, generating renewable natural gas (RNG) for injection into the Italian gas grid.
EU countries consider softening methane emissions law on gas imports
European Union countries may demand that Brussels simplify the EU's methane emissions law, which has stoked concerns from companies that it could hamper imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Carbon Clean, MODEC to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture
Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionizing carbon capture solutions, and MODEC, a leading provider of offshore floating platforms, have signed a landmark agreement to jointly develop and scale Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC carbon capture technology for offshore applications.
An innovative insulation solution for enhanced performance in industrial applications
In industrial settings, corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a pervasive and costly problem. Traditional insulation systems, often made from mineral-based materials, can trap moisture against steel surfaces.
IEA: Global energy investment set to hit record $3.3 T in 2025
A surge in clean energy spending is expected to drive a record $3.3 T (€2.89 T) in global energy investment in 2025, despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
CEO seeking to build Pennsylvania (U.S.) LNG terminal meets with White House
The CEO of a company seeking to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Philadelphia said on Wednesday he met officials at the White House this week to "provide intelligence" about the project in the works for years despite local opposition.
GTT receives AiP for 1-barg membrane tanks on LNG-powered vessels
GTT announces that it has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its membrane tank design rated for 1 barg1, suitable for LNG2 dual-fuel vessels. This approval extends the operating range of the Mark III technology, following the DNV’s AiP for a 2 barg design pressure on smaller-capacity tanks, notably suited to cruise-ships.
Chart Industries and Flowserve combined to form $19-B enterprise
Chart Industries, Inc. and Flowserve Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a differentiated leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion.
thyssenkrupp nucera signs FEED study for a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Europe
thyssenkrupp nucera has been commissioned to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a large-scale hydrogen project in Europe. The planned water electrolysis plant will have a capacity of approximately 600 MW.
Japan's gas industry allows gas with carbon capture in 2050 net zero plan
The Japan Gas Association said it would take a more flexible approach in its drive to become carbon neutral by 2050, allowing greater use of natural gas in combination with carbon capture or other decarbonization measures.
ABS approves first of its kind LCO2 barge for U.S. operation
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) barge.
Trump administration (U.S.) axes $3.7-B in green energy projects
The U.S. has axed awards to 24 green energy projects issued during U.S. President Joe Biden's administration that totaled more than $3.7 billion, the Energy Department said. These include projects from ExxonMobil, Heidelberg Materials and Eastman Chemical
Australia’s bet on natural gas endangers its climate credentials
Australia's approval of a 40-yr extension for a huge gas project has overshadowed its bid to host a United Nations climate summit next year and tarnishes its green credentials.
Sinopec sets up $690-MM hydrogen-energy-focused venture capital fund
China’s state oil and gas major Sinopec has established a venture capital fund focused on hydrogen energy, with an initial size of 5 billion yuan ($690 MM).
Fincantieri, TUI Cruises launch its dual-fuel operation ship Mein Schiff Flow
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a JV between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. The vessel is the second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation [LNG and marine gasoil (MGO)]. The new ship is expected to enter service in mid-2026.
Hitachi Energy provides solution for Chinese green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated project
Hitachi Energy has delivered rectifier transformers for electrolytic hydrogen to a hydrogen industry park built by China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) in Songyuan, a city in northeast China.
Hoerbiger hydrogen mobility team wins new HCP 500 order in Norway
Agder Hydrogen Hub AS has selected HOERBIGER to deliver two HCP 500 hydrogen compression packages for their new hydrogen production facility in Fiskå, Kristiansand, Norway
Worley Consulting to provide ongoing LTA services for Northern Endurance Partnership and NZT Power
Worley Consulting has been chosen to continue delivering lender’s technical advisor (LTA) services for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power).
Eni in talks with GIP for sale of 49.99% of carbon capture unit
Eni has entered exclusive talks to sell a 49.99% stake in its carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) business to BlackRock's infrastructure fund GIP.
Uniper, thyssenkrupp Uhde partner to build large-scale ammonia cracker in Germany
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Uniper are entering into a strategic partnership to bring a key technology for global hydrogen trading to industrial maturity: the large-scale ammonia cracker. In a first step, a demonstration plant with a capacity of 28 tpd ammonia will be built at Uniper’s Gelsenkirchen-Scholven site in Germany.
Evonik contributes to Malaysia’s first biomethane injection site, starting a new chapter in sustainable energy
Evonik and Gas Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Collaboration, focusing on upgrading biogas into biomethane, positioning Malaysia as a leader in sustainable energy.
Despite challenges, major LNG producers push new projects to feed global power demand
Producers are pushing ahead with liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, banking on urbanization and the technology sector to drive global power demand and outweigh such challenges as potential oversupply, rising project costs and tariff uncertainty.
Bureau Veritas grants AiPs for IMODCO’s portfolio of jetty-less solutions for new energies transfers
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) issued Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for a portfolio of jetty-less solutions to offshore transfer large-volume ammonia. These solutions have been developed by IMODCO Terminals SA – a subsidiary of SBM Offshore - to enable offshore floating storage of Ammonia, LNG or Natural Gas.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Glencore to offtake 2 MMtpy of LNG from Commonwealth LNG's export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- Woodside approves $17.5-B U.S. LNG project, targets 2029 start
- Australia clears Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG plant to 2070
