Sector News – Page 41
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NewsAsia takes a short-term approach to emissions
Asia Pacific ports are focusing more on sustainability due to the maritime industry’s increasingly stringent emissions regulations and mounting concerns over local air pollution, writes Sam Whelan.
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NewsPort of Busan bunkering agreement
The Port of Busan has signed a cooperation agreement with the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) to establish a robust port bunkering system going forward.
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NewsAdani Ports inks long-term Dhamra LNG pact
Adani Ports has inked a long-term LNG regasification agreement for the Dhamra LNG terminal with GAIL India to help secure its future status as a supply hub to eastern India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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NewsPort of Qasim LNG infrastructure agreement
Engro Corporation Ltd of Pakistan and Royal Vopak of the Netherlands have signed a Share Purchase Agreement in which Vopak will acquire a 29% share in Elengy Terminal Pakistan Ltd (ETPL).
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Newse-RTGs to cut over 1400t of GHGs
Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal (KPCT) has commissioned five Electrical Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (e-RTGs) with potential to cut more than 1400t of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions.
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NewsAsia ports perfect chemical spill response
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Marine Department of Malaysia have conducted a joint chemical spill exercise to test the Joint Emergency Response Plan or chemical spill incidents in the Johor Strait.
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NewsJapan orders its first LNG bunker vessel
A joint venture will see Japan take delivery of its inaugural LNG bunker vessel the first of its kind to be operated in the country.
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NewsCoalition says LNG crucial to meet GHG targets
The industry coalition SEA\LNG has reiterated how critical continuing investment in LNG as a marine fuel is to meeting both air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets.
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NewsGothenburg works on fairer green discounts
The Port of Gothenburg’s is bringing its LNG dues reduction into line with its general environmental discount so all environmentally-friendly ships are rewarded fairly.
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NewsStudy says LNG inadequate for GHG reduction
Rolling out LNG infrastructure for shipping in Europe would cost US$22bn but only deliver a maximum 6% reduction in ship greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to the replaced diesel, a new study has found.
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NewsTrelleborg equips Indian floating LNG terminal
Trelleborg Marine Systems has been commissioned to supply a suite of LNG solutions to India’s first floating re-gasification unit (FSRU) LNG terminal.
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NewsRotterdam looks to speed up LNG ship loading
The Port of Rotterdam’s Gate Terminal is looking to increase LNG ship loading flow rate in order to lower port time for larger container vessels.
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NewsSE Asia LNG bunker vessel will aid growth
A new contract will see South East Asia’s first LNG bunkering vessel built to support a growth in demand for refuelling at the Port of Singapore.
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NewsPort Kembla earmarked for LNG import terminal
An Australian industrial consortium has earmarked Australia’s Port Kembla as the site to create a competitive LNG gas supply for local industry by 2020.
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NewsSamskip reaps the benefits of LNG power
Samskip is embracing the benefits of LNG thanks to its new LNG powered vessels which are both cutting carbon emissions and opening up new markets for the operator.
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NewsLNG cooperation deal to supply Ghana port
Rosneft and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed a cooperation agreement to supply Ghana’s port of Tema (Ghana) with LNG for a period of 12 years.
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NewsGothenburg increases LNG bunkering options
The Port of Gothenburg is expanding its LNG bunkering infrastructure to keep up with demand for the fuel in the future.
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NewsWärtsilä to ramp up provision with Hamina LNG terminal
Wärtsilä’s new Finnish LNG terminal has received the necessary building permits for construction to begin ramping up the company’s terminal portfolio.
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NewsChina will enter the private LNG terminal market to meet demand
Reuters reports that China will soon enter the private LNG terminal market in order to meet the demand surge for the clean fuel.
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NewsTaiwan takes a four-strand green approach to pollution
Taiwan International Ports Corp (TIPC) is carrying out a four-strand approach to reducing environmental pollution and impact to boost competitiveness as part of its ‘Taiwan Greening the Ports Action Plan.’
