Trump Wants to Eliminate Offshore Wind if Second Term Won
Donald Trump the Republic candidate, announced plans to target offshore wind projects with an executive order if he returns to the White House.
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Renewable Energy Developer OX2 Receives Acquisition Bid
Stockholm-based renewable energy developer OX2 is currently the subject of a purchase offer from the investment firm EQT Infrastructure VI.
Cyan Renewables & Hyundai Asset Management Enter into MOU
Singapore's Cyan Renewables, specializing in offshore wind vessels, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Asset Management.
Holland America Testing 100% Low Carbon Intensity Biofuel
Holland America Cruise Line's ship Rotterdam has initiated a trial using 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while cruising the Norwegian fjords.
Dire Flooding Halts Operations at Three Brazilian Ports
Floods in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in the deaths of at least 85 and disrupted transportation and industrial operations across the state.
Tanker Spills Up To 30,000 Liters of Fuel in Ceuta Waters
A Turkish-owned product tanker, the K Onset, is reported to have leaked up to 30,000 liters of fuel in Ceuta after arriving from Villagarcía.
CNA CGM & Bpifrance Launch €200m Energy Transition Fund
CMA CGM and public investment bank Bpifrance announce creation of €200M fund dedicated to advancing energy transition in French maritime sector.
Plans for Up To 12 Offshore Wind Auctions Announced by US
US unveils five-year plan for offshore wind energy development, which proposes up to 12 potential offshore wind energy lease sales through 2028.
CMA CGM to Modify 100 Vessels for Greater Fuel Efficiency
The French shipping major, CMA CGM, has engaged Damen Shipyards Group for the retrofitting of approximately 100 of its vessels.
5.5GW Offshore Swedish Wind Farm Granted Natura 2000 Permit
The County Administrative Board of Gotland has awarded a Natura 2000 permit for an ambitious offshore wind farm in the Swedish Economic Zone.
Electric Passenger Vessel Launched by Pyxis in Singapore
On March 27, 2024, Pyxis unveiled its electric port passenger vessel, X TRON, during a launch event at Clifford Pier in Singapore.
117 Hectare Wildlife Sanctuary Part of Harwich Port Expansion
Local authorities have given the green light for a 117-hectare wildlife sanctuary as part of the Bathside Bay project in Harwich, UK.
Shells Sells Its 50% Stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy
Shell has divested its 50% ownership in SouthCoast Wind Energy, a venture aimed at developing wind energy projects off the Massachusetts coast.
UK's Biggest Solar Energy System for Port of Liverpool
The Port of Liverpool is initiating a sustainability enhancement program for Peel Ports' operations, aiming to further reduce the port's emissions
LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK
NYK, in partnership with Astomos Energy Corporation recently celebrated the naming ceremony for their newly constructed LPG/Ammonia carrier.
Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Response Wrapped Up
On Monday, a Unified Command wrapped up its operations addressing an oil slick observed off Huntington Beach on California's coastline.
Methanol Retrofit of Passenger Ships 'Not Attractive Option'
Study by Lloyd's Register concludes that converting passenger ships to use methanol as fuel is less economically viable than some alternatives.
Oil Stops Leaking from Capsized Barge Off Tobago
The leakage from an overturned barge close to the Caribbean island of Tobago has ceased while the government has announced efforts to salvage it.
MoU for Digi Shipping Corridor Signed by Australia, Singapore
Singapore & Australia enter into MoU to jointly work on the development of the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).
Australia Offshore Windfarm Considerably Smaller than Proposed
Originally proposed to support 14GW of offshore wind energy, the designated area has been scaled down by the government to accommodate only 2.9GW