renewable energy

Port of Amsterdam, partners to develop major green hydrogen cluster

The Port of Amsterdam announced collaboration with Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) and Tata Steel to study the feasibility of a large green hydrogen cluster in the Amsterdam region. The three parties consider green hydrogen as vital for reaching climate targets and building a more circular economy, for example by combining it with emissions from steel manufacture to make new products.

Large-scale production of green hydrogen, fueled by offshore wind, will enable the...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-amsterdam-partners-to-develop-major-green-hydrogen-cluster/

Digitalization will drive the future of energy transition

Digitalization is not new, but it’s development is happening fast across all industries, as it is becoming a vital part of the energy system and the energy transition. In fact, digital technologies will make power systems worldwide more connected, intelligent, efficient, DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook mentions.

Digitalization will make energy more reliable, and sustainable. Smart grids are already better in safety, productivity, accessibility, and sustainability of power systems. In...

https://safety4sea.com/digitalization-will-drive-the-future-of-energy-transition/

Drewry: Multipurpose shipping’s potential is improving

Growth in renewable energy generation around the world and a construction increase in South East Asia that is expected to run for the next 10 years is a good sign for the once problematic multipurpose shipping fleet.

According to Drewry’s Multipurpose Shipping Forecaster, Drewry reports that it remains cautiously optimistic regarding the outlook for the sector. The multipurpose and heavylift fleet is expected to contract at less than 1% per year, while the trade war looms over the horizon and...

https://safety4sea.com/drewry-multipurpose-shippings-potential-is-improving/

Petrobras, Equinor assess offshore wind in Brazil

Brazilian energy major Petrobras (Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian oil major Equinor to evaluate a joint business development in the offshore wind energy industry in Brazil.

Within the scope of the strategic partnership between the two companies, Petrobras and Equinor have been researching other potential areas for cooperation, including the development of renewable energy initiatives.

Joint studies with Equinor are part of...

https://safety4sea.com/petrobras-equinor-assess-offshore-wind-in-brazil/

Belgium to receive €3.5 billion EU grant for three offshore wind farms

Belgium’s plans to support three offshore wind farm projects are in line with EU State aid rules, the European Commission announced, noting that the measure will further EU energy and climate goals without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market.

Under EU State aid rules, the Commission has approved Belgium’s support of a maximum of €3.5 billion to the Mermaid (235 Megawatt), Seastar (252 Megawatt) and Northwester2 (219 Megawatt) windfarm projects, which are located in the Belgian...

https://safety4sea.com/belgium-to-receive-e3-5-billion-eu-grant-for-three-offshore-wind-farms/

OPEC: Oil to remain dominant fuel until 2040

OPEC released its 2018 World Oil Outlook (WOO). This year’s report highlights the industry’s various linkages, and considers developments in areas such as the global economy, energy demand, oil supply and demand.

WOO examines the medium and long-term prospects to 2040 for the global oil industry, and analyzes various sensitivities that can impact the petroleum industry in the years ahead.

This year’s publication emphasizes the industry’s various linkages, and considers developments in areas such...

https://safety4sea.com/opec-oil-to-remain-dominant-fuel-until-2040/

New project aims to advance use of solar heat

Solar Heat Industrial Processes (SHIP) deployment is currently very low because of economic competitiveness, low prices of fossil fuels charged to industries and to the complexity of their integration in existing industrial processes. SHIP2FAIR project aims to solve this issue using competitive and environmentally friendly solar technologies, innovative business lines and a user-friendly approach.

SHIP2FAIR has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation...

https://safety4sea.com/new-project-aims-to-advance-use-of-solar-heat/

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