Porti & ambiente — le notizie raccolte

La Nissan Qashqai spinta dal powertrain e‑Power di terza generazione ha conquistato il Guinness World Records per il viaggio più lungo mai compiuto da un Suv elettrificato non plug-in REEV coprendo una distanza di 1.980 km con un pieno di benzina da 55 litri. Nello specifico, la vettura che ha raggiunto il primato in questione è partita da Bogotá, in Colombia, lo scorso 14 luglio, per arrivare il 17 luglio sulla costa caraibica, con i giudici del Guinness World Records che hanno monitorato e verificato ogni tappa del percorso certificando il risultato finale. Questa sfida ha consentito al brand giapponese di dimostrare l'efficienza e l'autonomia del Suv elettrificato che offre un'esperienza di guida speculare a quella di un veicolo elettrico.La terza generazione di e‑Power,lanciata in Europa sulla Qashqai nel 2025, presenta un gruppo motopropulsore modulare 5-in-1 che integra motore elettrico, generatore, inverter, riduttore e moltiplicatore ed è stata completamente riprogettata per ridurre consumi, emissioni ed offrire, nel contempo, una guida ulteriormente silenziosa. «Il nuovo e‑Power è stato sviluppato pensando alle reali esigenze di guida dei clienti e svolge inoltre un ruolo importante nel percorso di elettrificazione di Nissan - ha dichiarato Richard Candler, Nissan corporate executive, family, product & components strategy - aiutando un numero maggiore di persone a sperimentare i vantaggi della guida elettrica, senza cambiare le proprie abitudini». La Nissan Qashqai spinta dal powertrain e‑Power di terza generazione ha conquistato il Guinness World Records per il viaggio più lungo mai compiuto da un Suv elettrificato non plug-in REEV coprendo una distanza di 1.980 km con un pieno di benzina da 55 litri. Nello specifico, la vettura che ha raggiunto il primato in questione è partita da Bogotá, in Colombia, lo scorso 14 luglio, per arrivare il 17 luglio sulla costa caraibica, con i giudici del Guinness World Records che hanno monitorato e verificato ogni tappa del percorso certificando il risultato finale. Questa sfida ha consentito al brand giapponese di dimostrare l'efficienza e l'autonomia del Suv elettrificato che offre un'esperienza di guida speculare a quella di un veicolo elettrico. La terza generazione di e‑Power,lanciata in Europa sulla Qashqai nel 2025, presenta un gruppo motopropulsore modulare 5-in-1 che integra motore elettrico, generatore, inverter, riduttore e moltiplicatore ed è stata completamente riprogettata per ridurre consumi, emissioni ed offrire, nel contempo, una guida ulteriormente silenziosa. «Il nuovo e‑Power è stato sviluppato pensando alle reali esigenze di guida dei clienti e svolge inoltre un ruolo importante nel percorso di elettrificazione di Nissan - ha dichiarato Richard Candler, Nissan corporate executive, family, product & components strategy - aiutando un numero maggiore di persone a sperimentare i vantaggi della guida elettrica, senza cambiare le proprie abitudini».

AIDA Cruisesis continuing to strengthen its sustainability strategy through a combination of digital energy management, expanded use of biofuels, increased shore power connectivity and innovation initiatives designed to support the long-term decarbonization of cruise operations. The company's latest measures focus on improving operational efficiency while preparing its fleet for future low-emission technologies. A central element of the strategy is reducing energy consumption across the fleet through advanced digital technologies. All AIDA vessels are equipped with integrated energy management systems connected to a centralized data platform that continuously analyses operational and consumption data. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are used to identify opportunities for further efficiency improvements in voyage planning, vessel performance and fuel consumption. Since 2023, the company has progressively introduced its Energy Optimization System (EOS) across the fleet. The digital platform supports crews by providing near-real-time recommendations for optimizing onboard energy flows and selecting routes that minimize energy demand. The system evaluates a wide range of variables, including weather conditions, wind, vessel characteristics, engine performance and passenger numbers. According to AIDA, operational experience has demonstrated that EOS significantly reduces the energy required for propulsion and hotel operations while generating substantial cost savings. Senior Vice President Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability Dirk Inger stated that the system illustrates how digitalization can translate operational data into practical recommendations, enabling crews to make more efficient decisions while supporting the fleet's long-term development. AIDA is also expanding its use of alternative fuels. During 2025, more than 8,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified Bio-LNG were supplied toAIDAnovainHamburg,KielandZeebrugge. Produced from European biogas plants and supplied through a mass-balancing approach, the fuel supports compliance with FuelEU Maritime requirements and contributes to European and IMO's climate objectives. AIDA noted that biofuels can provide an important transitional solution while zero-emission fuels continue to be developed. Alongside current biofuel initiatives, the company continues to participate in research programmes focused on future propulsion technologies. Through Carnival Maritime's decarbonization team, AIDA contributes to the CAMPFIRE alliance, which is developing renewable ammonia-based energy conversion and storage technologies, and to the HydroPoLEn research project, which is investigating hydrogen as a marine fuel for future combustion-engine propulsion systems. Inger indicated that wider adoption of e-fuels will depend on increased fuel availability, expanded production capacity, harmonized international regulations and commercially viable pricing. AIDA has also continued to expand its use of shore power. After recording ~340 shore power connections in 2024 and around 440 in 2025, the company plans roughly 540 connections during 2026. Its vessels are currently capable of connecting to shore power in 17 European ports, including Hamburg,Warnemünde, Kiel,Southampton,Bergen,Oslo,Stockholm,Rotterdam,CopenhagenandLe Havre, representing ~50% of the company's Northern European port calls departing from Germany. Inger emphasized that further development of port-side infrastructure will be essential to maximize the environmental benefits of shore power both in Europe and globally. Innovation remains another key pillar of the company's environmental strategy. The first application phase of the newly established AIDA Innovation Hub attracted more than 150 proposals from start-ups, technology companies, research institutions and industry partners focusing on decarbonization, sustainability and artificial intelligence. The shortlisted concepts will be presented to an expert jury inRostockon September 16th, 2026, with the selected projects progressing to implementation studies or pilot testing aboard AIDA ships.

The electric systems combine shore charging, solar panels and performance data under a long-term hire agreement with TIP Group. UK cold chain operator Chiltern Distribution has ordered Sunswap Endurance electric refrigeration units for its multi-temperature fleet. The units will be fitted to SOR trailers from the Reefer Group and supplied under a long-term hire agreement with TIP Group. Endurance charges from standard shore power available at most temperature-controlled depots, while trailer-mounted solar panels extend operating range and reduce costs. Drivers using the system have reported lower noise levels during overnight and residential deliveries, including early-morning pharmaceutical deliveries. The system provides asset performance data to support planned maintenance and temperature compliance records for each journey. Chiltern, which holds BRC AA accreditation and operates to a 99.5% on-time delivery standard, also requires audit-ready documentation for pharmaceutical customers. Sunswap said operators using Endurance have achieved reductions of up to 81% in refrigeration operating costs compared with diesel systems. The company describes Endurance as a zero-emission refrigerated trailer system. Mike Furnival, Managing Director of TIP, said: “TIP is seeing growing demand from operators looking to adopt next-generation refrigerated trailer technology in a flexible and cost-efficient way. Our agreement with Chiltern Distribution demonstrates how long-term leasing can enable customers to access innovative low and zero emission solutions without the need for significant upfront capital investment.” One email a day. Trusted by 3,000+ RACHP professionals. Website By subscribing you create a free Refindustry account and agree to receive our daily briefing. You agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Ricordate la pubblicità dell’acqua minerale? Liscia, gasata o Ferrarelle? Qualcosa di simile potrebbe essere applicato all’auto, per la precisione alla Peugeot 308 Fastback, la “media” francese disponibile con tre motorizzazioni diverse: mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid o full electric. Un modo per affrontare il mercato a 360 gradi, con tre soluzioni diverse, ma con un punto fisso in comune: la struttura di base, lo stile e le dimensioni. Che sono quelle di un’auto medio-grande (lunga 4,68 metri, larga 1,85, alta 1,48) in grado di distinguersi per un aspetto piacevole, caratterizzato da linee spigolose ma non troppo e con alcune caratteristiche che conferiscono una certa importanza, come le ruote di grande diametro (da 17 a 20 pollici), i cerchi diamantati, una discreta altezza da terra (18,8 cm), le fasce protettive nere e la “firma” rossa sul posteriore. Volendo, la si potrebbe definire una sorta di station wagon con assetto leggermente rialzato che unisce forme da coupé, spazi da familiare e dettagli da crossover. Tutto ciò “ingentilito” dall’andamento rastremato del tetto e impreziosito da una certa eleganza, ovvero da un aspetto sobrio, con soluzioni che privilegiano la praticità a certi eccessi alla moda e, soprattutto, tengono conto del family feeling: come la più piccola 308, infatti, anche la 408 Fastback esibisce il frontale rivisitato con logo illuminato e luci diurne a tre artigli ora posizionate in alto e raccordate idealmente tra loro da altri diodi luminosi sulla calandra. Considerando la linea filante, poi, l’auto è spaziosa e sufficientemente comoda per cinque persone, anche di alta statura. Buona anche la capacità del vano bagagli, che tuttavia varia in base al tipo di motore (vedi altro articolo in questa pagina). Valore aggiunto la buona altezza da terra, che dovrebbe risultare d’aiuto su fondi irregolari, anche se non è certo il fuoristrada il terreno ideale per questa macchina: con tutte e tre le motorizzazioni previste, tra l’altro, la Peugeot 408 Fastback adotta la sola trazione anteriore e non è prevista una versione con trazione integrale. Ma andiamo a vedere più da vicino le tre diverse formule adottate dalla casa francese per rispondere all’esigenza di elettrificazione. L’entry level della nuova gamma elettrificata è la 308 Fastback mild-hybrid 48V, auto dotata di un motore termico di base 1,2 litri, 3 cilindri, integrato da una componente elettrica per una potenza complessiva di 145 cv. Abbinato a un cambio automatico elettrificato 6 marce a doppia frizione, questo propulsore assicura, ove consentito, una velocità massima di 205 km/h con passaggio in accelerazione da 0 a 100 km/h in 9,4 secondi. Come per tutte le mild-hybrid, non è prevista marcia in elettrico, ma la formula “mild” assicura comunque un consumo medio interessante, di 5,1 litri/100 km, con emissioni di CO2 tra 113 e 116 gr/km. La versione Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) sfrutta invece, di base, il motore a benzina 1.6 da 180 cv abbinato a un motore elettrico da 92 cv e a un cambio a 7 oppure 8 marce, utilizzabile anche con palette al volante. La potenza totale sale a 240 cv e l’auto, grazie al supporto di una batteria da 14,6 kWh, riesce ad assicurare migliori prestazioni (velocità massima, ove consentito, di 233 km/h, e accelerazione 0-100 in 7,5 secondi) con autonomia in elettrico fino a 85 chilometri. L’ideale per gli spostamenti in città e per ridurre il consumo fino a 2,5 litri/100 km, contenendo le emissioni di CO2 tra 56 e 60 gr/km. Arriva invece a 456 km l’autonomia dichiarata dalla casa francese per la versione 100% elettrica 408 E, che adotta un motore a emissioni zero da 213 cv alimentato da una batteria da 58 kWh. Come tutte le elettriche, privilegia la silenziosità. Il tempo di ricarica è di 31 minuti per passare dal 20% all’80%. Tutte e tre le versioni sono dotate di un’ampia gamma di tecnologie per un’esperienza di guida in grado di infondere sicurezza: cruise control adattivo, mantenimento di corsia, rilevamento dell’angolo cieco a lungo raggio, avviso di traffico posteriore, frenata d’emergenza e telecamera a 360°. Ricca anche la dotazione di servizi connessi, come la navigazione “intelligente”, grazie alla quale il guidatore è informato su vari aspetti e, nel caso di auto elettrica, può pianificare l’itinerario in base allo stato di carica della batteria, all’autonomia residua e alle proprie preferenze. Per tutte e tre le versioni, ibrida, plug-in e full electric è prevista inoltre la possibilità di attivare alcune funzioni da remoto, tramite smartphone, come il blocco e lo sblocco delle portiere o l’accensione/spegnimento delle luci. A beneficio delle famiglie con bambini (ma non solo) non mancano l’assistente vocale come ChatGPT e un display intuitivo da cui controllare navigazione, musica, chiamate, giochi, mirroring dello schermo e servizi connessi. Tutto ciò all’interno di un abitacolo comodo e spazioso (di cui parliamo in altro articolo in questa pagina).

An appraisal well in the Benguela Basin’s Block 24 has confirmed high-quality reservoirs and delivered Angola’s first full drill stem test (DST) on a non-associated gas reservoir. Sonangol Exploração & ProduçãoandAngola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG)have drilled and tested theKatambi-2appraisal well in Block 24 of the Benguela Basin, confirming a high-quality non-associated gas reservoir, as a significant milestone for the country’s upstream gas sector. The well, which was drilled at a distance of 1.3 kilometers from theKatambi-1 well, traversed two productive intervals, with a total thickness of approximately 331 meters, corroborating the existence of good-quality reservoirs, with an average porosity between 9% and 12% and good permeability. ANPG claims that this is superior to the findings recorded in the Katambi-1 well, which was drilled in 2014/2015. The initial tests recorded a stabilized production of 41 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas and 1,160 barrels per day (bbl/d) of condensate, with no presence of water or hydrogen sulfide (H₂S). As a result, Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels emphasizes that the test reinforces the economic viability of developing the discovery and its potential contribution to optimizing national production. While highlighting that this is the first full flow test conducted on a non-associated gas reservoir in Angola, ANPG discloses that preliminary assessment of the test results indicates the well has the potential to produce more than 100 million scfd. These appraisal activities come months after Azule Energystarted productionfrom a project, described as the first non-associated gas development offshore Angola. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Angola’s first non-associated gas development goes live Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Actualmente se encuentra en marcha la construcción de un centro de distribución y control de la electricidad y durante este mes de agosto empezarán los trabajos para la creación de una estación transformadora ubicada en la ZAL, que centralizará la energía de la red general y la distribuirá al sistema. Además, se están licitando tres grandes actuaciones con las que se desplegarán 6,5 Km de red eléctrica terrestre, dentro y fuera del recinto portuario, y 640 metros de red eléctrica submarina, mediante la perforación de un túnel que unirá los muelles de Andalucía y Cataluña. La electrificación del Muelle de Baleares supone una inversión de 22 millones de euros, de los que cerca de 6,6 millones (el 30%) serán financiados por la Unión Europea, mientras que el 70% restante irá a cargo de la APT, mediante recursos propios y la financiación del ICO. La implantación del sistema OPS en el Muelle de Baleares consta de seis grandes actuaciones, que engloban desde el suministro de energía desde la subestación eléctrica fuera del recinto portuario hasta la conexión final a los barcos. Actualmente, están en marcha los trabajos de una de estas actuaciones. Se trata de la construcción de un centro de distribución y control de la electricidad, ubicado en el mismo muelle. El centro recibirá la energía desde la estación transformadora en través de la red eléctrica de media tensión desplegada por el recinto portuario y protegerá el sistema OPS, alimentándolo y distribuyéndole la energía. Los trabajos tienen un coste de 184.206,7 euros (IVA incluido) y ha sido adjudicada a Istem SLU. La siguiente actuación que se llevará a cabo es la construcción de un nuevo centro de transformación eléctrica de media tensión en terrenos cercanos a la Zona de Actividades Logísticas. Ésta estación se encargará centralizar la energía proveniente de la red eléctrica general para distribuirla hacia el sistema OPS. Las obras se han adjudicado a Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A. por 748.609,1 euros (IVA incluido). Actualmente, se está aprovisionando el material para ejecutar el proyecto y se prevé que las obras comiencen a lo largo de ese mes. El período de ejecución es de 5 meses desde el inicio de los trabajos. Paralelamente, se encuentran en marcha tres pujas, que se corresponden a tres grandes actuaciones más contempladas en el despliegue del sistema OPS en Port Tarragona. Concretamente, está en evaluación de ofertas la conexión de la red general con la red interna que suministrará la electricidad al sistema OPS. Para ello, se instalarán 3.180 metros de línea eléctrica entre la Subestación Eléctrica Tarragona, situada en Bonavista, y el nuevo centro de transformación de la ZAL. Los trabajos están presupuestados en 1.944.000 euros (sin impuestos) y el tiempo de ejecución de los trabajos es de 21 meses, a partir de su inicio. Además, está abierta la licitación para la instalación de las líneas subterráneas terrestres de media tensión entre el centro de transformación de la ZAL y el sistema OPS. En total, se extenderán 3.395 metros de red eléctrica, que cruzarán el recinto portuario desde la Zona de Actividades Logísticas, pasando por la Estación Intermodal de la Boella y el Muelle de Andalucía, por el flanco interior del puerto, y por los muelles de Cataluña y Baleares, por el flanco exterior. Esta actuación, que tendrá un período de ejecución de 9 meses, supondrá una inversión de 2.277.862,58 euros y el plazo para presentar ofertas finaliza el 24 de agosto. También está abierta la licitación para la interconexión submarina entre los muelles de Andalucía y de Cataluña. Se trata de una de las actuaciones más complejas de todo el despliegue de los sistema OPS. Se realizará una perforación horizontal dirigida (HDD) de 844 metros de longitud, en la cual se instalará una tubería de 750 mm de diámetro para el paso de los cables de media tensión del sistema OPS. Dentro de esta tubería se alojará una única línea de media tensión de ida -con doble cable por fase- y se preverá espacio para futuras ampliaciones o para otros servicios, como las telecomunicaciones. Este proyecto, el segundo por volumen de inversión, está presupuestado en 9.242.282,29 euros. Los trabajos tienen una duración prevista de 13 meses, una vez empiecen y se pueden presentar ofertas hasta el 10 de agosto. Una vez esté en funcionamiento, el sistema OPS permitirá que los cruceros que atraquen al Muelle de Baleares puedan enchufarse a la red eléctrica terrestre durante su estancia en el Puerto y puedan apagar los motores auxiliares. De esta forma, se reducirán drásticamente las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, la presencia de otros contaminantes atmosféricos como NOx, SOx y partículas en suspensión y también los ruidos y vibraciones en los espacios sociales del Puerto, como el Km0. Con su instalación, Port Tarragona contribuye a los objetivos europeos en materia de neutralidad climática fijados por el Pacto Verde Europeo, el programa Fit for 55 y por varios reglamentos sobre la reducción de emisiones. En este sentido, cabe destacar que el sistema OPS del Muelle de Baleares estará plenamente operativo antes de 2030, por lo que la Autoridad Portuaria se adelanta a los plazos que fija el reglamento FuelEU Maritime para la disponibilidad de estas conexiones a los puertos europeos y reforzando su compromiso con el medio ambiente. El alineamiento con las políticas de descarbonización europeas de este proyecto es uno de los puntos que la Agencia Europea de Clima, Infraestructuras y Medio Ambiente tuvo en cuenta en la hora de conceder fondos del mecanismo CEF-T. Concretamente, la Autoridad Portuaria ha recibido una ayuda de 6.594.600 euros, que corresponden al 30% del importe del proyecto. Cabe destacar que el proyecto obtuvo una puntuación de 22,5 puntos -el umbral para ser escogido era de 15- gracias a su madurez y al alineamiento con las prioridades de la convocatoria que ha priorizado proyectos de OPS en puertos marítimos de la Red Transeuropea de Transporte (RTET), de la que Port Tarragona es un puerto básico. La implementación del sistema OPS en el Muelle de Baleares es uno de los ámbitos de actuación de la estrategia de descarbonización de Port Tarragona. Esta estrategia, agrupada en la hoja de ruta #EcoPort2030, busca avanzar hacia la neutralidad climática del recinto portuario tarraconense, mediante actuaciones en cuatro grandes ámbitos: electrificación; energías renovables y combustibles alternativos; biodiversidad y protección del medio ambiente; y sensibilización y conocimiento. Esta visión holística que tiene en cuenta las operativas, los tráficos, el entorno natural y la comunidad, permite incidir en todos los aspectos relacionados con la actividad portuaria para garantizar que la descarbonización del Port sea una realidad.

posted by AJOT | Aug 06 2026 at 11:48 AM |Ports & Terminals DM Transport has reached a significant milestone in its fleet electrification efforts with the deployment of its first heavy-duty battery-electric truck within the Port of Rotterdam. Purchased and funded by DM Transport, the Volvo FH Electric will support container-shunting operations at QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR), serving customers including Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. (ONE). To recognise its close working relationship with ONE, DM Transport has chosen to wrap the vehicle in ONE's distinctive livery. For more than a year, DM Transport, ONE and QTKR have worked together to reduce emissions from local port-shunting operations through an ongoing HVO100 biofuel scheme. Building on this foundation, the introduction of the e-truck marks the next step in DM Transport's move towards lower-emission container transport. By combining the established use of HVO100 with this initial e-truck deployment and plans for introducing further electric vehicles, the three companies are creating a scalable approach to lowering emissions from port-shunting operations. The new truck will allow DM Transport to gain practical experience of battery-electric heavy transport in demanding day-to-day conditions, including range, charging, scheduling and performance. Max Van Stek, Managing Director of DM Transport, said: "Investing in our first Volvo FH Electric is an important milestone for DM Transport and the next stage in our efforts to reduce emissions from port transport. "For more than a year, we have worked with ONE and QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam through the HVO100 scheme. Introducing an electric truck builds on that progress and gives us valuable experience of operating battery-electric heavy transport in a busy port environment. "We are proud to see the vehicle carrying ONE's distinctive colours. The livery reflects a valued customer relationship, while the truck itself makes our commitment to lower-emission port transport visible on the road." The Volvo FH Electric will produce no tailpipe emissions while operating. Its quieter electric driveline will also help reduce noise for the driver and for people working in and around the port. QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam will facilitate the truck's operation at its depot, where DM Transport provides transport and shunting services. Its role will help DM Transport integrate the vehicle into regular operations and assess how electric trucks can be deployed effectively in a working port environment. Fred Groenendijk, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam, said: "We welcome DM Transport's investment and look forward to seeing the new electric truck operating at our facilities. Port shunting is a critical part of the container supply chain, and reducing its emissions requires practical action and close cooperation between transport providers, depot operators and customers. "Following the progress made through the HVO100 scheme, this deployment represents another positive step towards lower-emission operations within the Port of Rotterdam." The initiative builds on the existing collaboration between DM Transport, QTKR and ONE through the HVO100 scheme, providing an opportunity to explore battery-electric transport alongside the continued use of lower-carbon fuel. Frida Thorborg, Manager of the Green Strategy Department for the EUA Region at Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd., said: "We congratulate DM Transport on this significant investment. The introduction of its first electric truck builds on the progress we have already made together through the HVO100 scheme and creates another opportunity to reduce emissions from our local logistics activities. "We appreciate that DM Transport has chosen to brand the vehicle in ONE's corporate colour. This reflects a shared commitment amongst partners to lower-emission operations and represents a step forward for port transport in Rotterdam." By focusing on port shunting, a critical link in the container supply chain, the collaboration demonstrates how established lower-carbon fuels and emerging electric technologies can be used together to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions from local operations. DM Transport will monitor the vehicle's performance as it develops its plans for further fleet electrification. The experience gained will help inform the future introduction of additional electric vehicles and support the longer-term development of lower-emission port-shunting operations.

UK-headquartered energy giant BP has set the wheels in motion to become the sole owner and operator of a deepwater natural gas field by buying the stake its partner, Australia’s energy giant Woodside Energy, holds in the project being developed off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. BP has agreed to acquire Woodside Energy’s 70% interest in Block TTDAA 14, which contains theCalypso early-stage deepwater natural gas projectoffshore Trinidad and Tobago, increasing its stake to 100% and assuming operatorship. The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of 2026, is subject to approval by the government and regulators. Located approximately 225 kilometers off the east coast of Trinidad, the field lies in around 2,100 meters of water depth. The appraisal drilling program, consisting of the Bongos-3, Bongos-3X, and Bongos-4 wells, concluded on December 20, 2021, during which all wells encountered hydrocarbons. Woodsidehired Argeoto perform the 2024 survey on the Calypso field. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Woodside making strides in developing deepwater gas project Conceptual studies were completed in the first half of 2023, with an infield host selected as the preferred development concept, enabling pre-front end engineering design (pre-FEED) engineering to begin in the second half of 2023 to mature the definition of the concept. The joint venture continued pre-FEED/concept engineering, fiscal negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government, and commercial discussions on monetising the gas during 2024–2025. BP has an established business and extensive oil and gas infrastructure in Trinidad and Tobago, where it claims to be the largest supplier of gas to the domestic market. The firm has a 45% stake in theAtlantic LNGfacility off Trinidad’s southwest coast. This content is available after accepting the cookies. BP fires up more gas wells off Trinidad as terminal electrification works continue in Azerbaijan Gordon Birrell, BP’s Executive Vice President of Upstream, commented:“By building on the strengths of our existing operations and infrastructure, we have the potential to unlock new production and support long-term growth in the region.” Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and its partner, the U.S.-headquartered energy firm ConocoPhillips, have brought online the next expansion segment at an existing oilfield off the coast of China, enabling the project to be home to 19 offshore platforms and a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel. According to ConocoPhillips,Bohai Phase 5is now fully online, adding two new wellhead platforms, four platform expansions, and 91 wells to the CNOOC-operatedPenglai fieldin Block 11/05 of Bohai Bay in the south-central Bohai Sea at an average water depth of 30 meters. “The momentum continues with the recent successful installation of the Penglai Power from Shore electrical power platform, as part of China’s largest and highest-voltage offshore electrification project,”elaborated the U.S. firm. The project, equipped with a 220-kV power system, will enable grid power to support safer, more reliable offshore operations. The Penglai oilfield was discovered in 1999. CNOOC has a 51% operating interest, and ConocoPhillips China holds the remaining 49% stake. The U.S. company claims that this field has grown into one of China’s largest offshore oilfields, encompassing 19 offshore platforms, an FPSO unit, and more than 70 kilometers of subsea pipelines. The start of the Penglai Offshore Windfarm Pilot projectwas disclosedin November 2022. This move was announced as a joint low-carbon energy development effort, enabling the harnessing of wind energy to supply power to the Penglai oilfield through four wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 34 MW. The wind farm was tied back to the central processing platform via subsea cables, distributing energy to the field’s power grid. At full capacity, the windfarm’s potential was to cover over 30% of the power needed for the oilfield’s operations and achieve tens of thousands of tons of annual CO2 reductions. The partners were also evaluating opportunities in power from shore, as well as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to help decarbonize the field in line with the Asian country’s energy, sustainable development and carbon neutrality goals. CNOOC is actively drilling to discover more hydrocarbons, as demonstrated by theQinhuangdao 29-6 oilfield discoveryin the shallow Neogene formations of the Bohai Sea, adding over 100 million tons of oil equivalent in place. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Medio Ambiente El despliegue del sistemaOPScostará 22 MEUR y el 30% se financiará con fondos europeos Imagen de archivo de dos cruceros atracados en el Muelle de Baleares.Puerto de Tarragona Creado:06.08.2026 | 06:00 Actualizado:06.08.2026 | 06:00 El Puerto de Tarragona sigueavanzandoen el despliegue del sistemaOnshore Power Supply(OPS) en el Muelle de Baleares con el objetivo que los cruceros se puedan conectar a la red eléctrica mientras estén atracados y puedan apagar los motores auxiliares. Durante las últimas semanas, la Autoridad Portuaria ha acelerado el despliegue del proyecto con laaperturade nuevas licitaciones para completar esta infraestructura. Su implantación permitirá reducir considerablemente las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, así como de otros contaminantes atmosféricos como los óxidos de nitrógeno (NOx) o los óxidos de azufre (SOx). También reducirá las vibraciones y el ruido en espacios próximos al puerto. El proyecto se desplegará mediante seis actuaciones, algunas de las cuales ya están en marcha, mientras que otros se encuentran en fase de licitación. Actualmente, ya se está construyendo el centro de distribución y control de la electricidad en el mismo Muelle de Baleares. Esta instalación será la encargada de recibir la energía que llegará desde la red de media tensión desplegada por el recinto portuario, proteger el sistemaOPSy distribuir la electricidad a los puntos de conexión de los barcos. Los trabajos, adjudicados aIstem SLU, tienen un presupuesto de 184.206 euros. La siguiente actuación que se pondrá en marcha será la construcción del nuevo centro de transformación de la Zona de Actividades Logísticas (ZAL), adjudicado aCobra Instalacionesy Serviciospor748.609 euros. Les obras empezarán este mes de agosto y esta infraestructura actuará como a punto neurálgico del sistema, centralizando la energía procedente de la red general antes de distribuirla hacia el Muelle de Baleares. Para alimentar esta futura estación, el Puerto también ha sacado a licitación la instalación de 3.180 metros de línea eléctrica entre la subestación deBonavistay laZAL. La actuación cuenta con un presupuesto de 1,94 millones de euros (MEUR) y un plazo de ejecución de 21 meses. Desde el nuevo centro de transformación, la electricidad se conducirá hasta el Muelle de Baleares a través de una red subterránea de 3.395 metros de líneas de media tensión, una actuación que corresponde a la licitación más reciente impulsada por el Puerto. Los trabajos supondrán una inversión de 2,27 MEUR y tendrán una duración de nueve meses. El despliegue también prevé la conexión subterránea entre las tenazas de Andalucía y de Cataluña, una de las intervenciones más complejas del proyecto. Esta actuación, presupuestada en 9,24 millones de euros, permitirá completar el recorrido de la red eléctrica hasta donde atracan los cruceros. Les obras se alargarán durante trece meses. La última fase será la implantación del sistemaOnshore Power Supply(OPS), valorada en 9,6 MEUR. Esta actuación incluirá todos los equipos necesarios para que los cruceros se puedan conectar a la red eléctrica terrestre durante su estancia. Cuando esté completo, el sistema dispondrá de 20MWde potencia, suficientes para conectar simultáneamente hasta dos cruceros. La electrificación del Muelle de Baleares representa una inversión global de 22 MEUR, de los cuales 6,6 serán financiados con fondos europeosCEF-T.

Metro Aviation has taken delivery of a newly outfitted Pilatus PC-12 NG that will provide dedicated pediatric air medical transport services for Children’s Nebraska. The aircraft was completed by Fargo Jet Center, which carried out the medical interior conversion and systems integration before delivering the aircraft to Metro Aviation, the largest privately held traditional air medical operator in the USA. The single-engine turboprop has been configured specifically for critical care transport and includes a LifePort PLUS patient loading system, an overhead patient track, a full-height medical cabinet, integrated oxygen outlets, suction and sharps storage, cabin intercom, satellite communications and flight-following capability, along with shore power and additional cabin power supplies to support onboard medical equipment. A custom exterior paint scheme was also applied by Fargo Jet Center affiliate Premier Jet Center to align with Children’s Nebraska’s existing air and ground transport fleet. Mike Clancy, Vice President of Technical Services at Fargo Jet Center, said the project demonstrated the company’s ability to integrate maintenance, avionics, paint, and interior completion capabilities into a purpose-built medical aircraft. Metro Aviation Northwest Regional Maintenance Manager Kort Skinner said the aircraft had been designed to support both patient care and operational requirements and would enter service with Children’s Nebraska following delivery. For the air medical community, the project highlights the continued use of the Pilatus PC-12 NG as a dedicated fixed-wing air ambulance platform. Its combination of speed, range, and the ability to operate from shorter runways makes the aircraft well suited to pediatric and interfacility critical care transport, particularly in regions where patients may require rapid access to specialist treatment centers. Fargo Jet Center said it hadcompleted more than 150 special missions aircraft modificationssince 1995 across a range of platforms, including aircraft configured for air medical transport, atmospheric research, reconnaissance, and other specialized missions.

AIDA Cruises has expanded biofuel usage to 8,500 tonnes, increased shore power connections and received 150 innovation submissions for maritime decarbonisation projects. August 5, 2026 AIDA Cruisessupplied more than 8,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bioLNGto AIDAnova in 2025 through ports inHamburg, Kieland Zeebrugge. The bio-LNG originates fromEuropeanbiogas plants and is made available through mass-balancing approaches. The company participates in the Campfire alliance, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, focusing on renewable ammonia-based energy conversion technologies. AIDA also contributes to the HydroPoLEn research project through Carnival Maritime'sdecarbonisationteam, developinghydrogen fuelsystems for marine propulsion. "However, several challenges remain for the broader adoption of e-fuels, including fuel availability in ports, industrial-scale production capacities, internationally harmonised regulatory frameworks, and the lack of commercially viable pricing structures in Germany and Europe," said Dirk Inger, SVP public affairs, communication &sustainability, AIDA Cruises. Related:Celebration Key pier extension enables four ships alongside AIDA Cruises recorded 340 shore power connections in 2024 and 440 in 2025, with approximately 540 connections planned for 2026. The company operatesshore powercapabilities across 17 European ports, including Hamburg, Warnemünde, Kiel,Southampton,Bergen, Oslo,Stockholm, Rotterdam, Copenhagen andLe Havre. In Europe and globally, "further acceleration of shoreside infrastructure development is essential," emphasised Inger. The AIDA Innovation Hub application phase concluded with more than 150 submissions from start-ups, technology companies, industry partners and research institutions. Submissions focused on decarbonisation, sustainability and artificial intelligence solutions for the maritime industry. Shortlisted projects will be presented to an expert jury in Rostock on September 16. Selected winners will collaborate with AIDA on implementation studies or pilot projects aboard AIDA vessels. Read more about: Holly Payne Editor, Video Production | Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review | Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise News Holly Payne is an accomplished editor, author, and video journalist with extensive experience in the publishing and cruise industries. She holds an MA in Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation and a BA (Hons) in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature. Holly has intermediate-advanced oral and written Arabic language skills. Holly's work has taken her across continents, and her co-authored ethnographic volume on Sudan’s cultural heritage is housed in prestigious institutions around the world. At Informa, Holly reports on the worldwide cruise industry, produces video content, and moderates events globally.

August 4, 2026 © ASENAV Chile will export its first floating laboratory to the United States after ASENAV signed a contract to build a hybrid vessel dedicated to ocean research for the University California of San Diego. From its home port in San Diego, California, the 38-meter vessel will serve hundreds of scientists and students each year along the Eastern Pacific coast as part of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. The NB 201 project, designed by US-based naval architecture firm Glosten, will replace Research Vessel Robert Gordon Sproul, the current coastal research vessel being retired after nearly four decades of service. The electrically propelled vessel will carry up to 20 people (crew, students and scientists) and will serve missions for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The project has an estimated timeline of 24 months and covers a comprehensive scope of design, construction, testing, and trials through to delivery of the vessel, projected for July 2028. The ship will be capable of operating more than 200 days per year at sea to fulfill operations demanding the highest scientific, acoustic, and environmental standards. Chilean Naval Engineering at the Service of Marine Research The vessel will be designated in the U.S. Academic Research Fleet as a Coastal Class Research Vessel. It will feature a monohull design, with a length of 38.0 meters, beam of 10.2 meters, and draft of 3.0 meters, propelled by dual azimuthing L-Drive stern thrusters and a bow thruster. The propulsion system will allow the ship to maintain precise control over its speed and position. During expeditions, the vessel will efficiently operate at various working speeds: transit at 10 knots, survey at 8 knots, towing at 2 knots, and maintaining exact positioning using dynamic positioning at low or no speed. The ship will support up to twenty crew and scientists on board for missions lasting up to eleven days at sea, with the ability to carry up to forty students on one-day educational deployments. The vessel is designed to support up to 55 missions per year over 200 days at sea, operating 24 hours per day. Intended as a general-purpose research vessel, the ship will include many different capabilities to support scientific missions in biology, chemistry, geology, geophysics and physical oceanography: A key technical aspect of the project will be compliance with performance guarantees related to speed, range, power quality, airborne noise, exhaust emissions, and low underwater radiated noise at survey speeds between 1 and 10 knots, a condition of particular importance to avoid interference with scientific measurements and the marine environment. Glosten's subsidiary, Noise Control Engineering, LLC, will lead the vessel's airborne and underwater noise analysis to help ensure the acoustic performance requirements are achieved. The vessel will feature hybrid battery propulsion and low-emission certifications, incorporating solutions designed to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. The design further includes a mandatory UPS system for critical science, navigation, and mission loads, ensuring operational continuity for the vessel's essential systems. Integration into the U.S. Academic Research Fleet will require compliance with a range of mandatory technical standards, including classification requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), regulations of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations in the United States.

United Arab Emirates-based energy heavyweight Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the U.S.-headquartered technology player SLB have deployed a platform running on artificial intelligence (AI) across a fleet of more than 120 rigs to cut downtime and improve drilling performance at onshore and offshore assets. ADNOC and SLB have enabled engineers to oversee up to three times more rigs and avoid up to two days of downtime with the use of the AI-enabled Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) platform across ADNOC Drilling’s fleet of more than 120 rigs, a move interpreted to provide teams with a faster and more connected way to monitor, analyze and manage drilling operations across onshore and offshore assets. Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream’s CEO, commented:“The Real-Time Operations Center creates value across ADNOC’s drilling operations every minute by embedding AI into the heart of our drilling operations, helping our teams make faster, smarter decisions at scale. Built securely here in the UAE, it is further proof that ADNOC is moving from AI ambition to real-world impact as we become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.” According to the UAE giant, the RTOC replaces multiple tools and reduces engineering effort by 30-40%, allowing engineers to support two to three times more rigs while maintaining effective oversight by turning large volumes of drilling data into clear and actionable information through automated dashboards and AI-powered performance insights, enabling reporting cycles that previously took several days to be completed within hours. This content is available after accepting the cookies. First AI-powered walking island rig enters ADNOC Drilling’s fleet months ahead of schedule Rakesh Jaggi, President, Digital, SLB, highlighted:“DrillOps transforms real-time drilling data into operational intelligence that helps teams make faster, more informed decisions. Deployed within ADNOC’s sovereign cloud environment, the technology provides the scalable digital foundation for AI-enabled workflows across one of the industry’s largest rig fleets and supports the continued progression toward more autonomous operations.” In addition, RTOC can identify potential issues before they escalate by analyzing real-time rig data, helping reduce incident response times by 4-12 hours and avoid one to two days of rig downtime. Enabled by SLB’s DrillOps intelligent well delivery and insights solutions, this tool is said to bring live rig data from across drilling operations into a single environment. As a result, business, asset and drilling teams get a real-time view of activity across the rig fleet, helping them identify risks earlier, improve coordination and make faster decisions. By combining operational data, advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, tasks that previously required a full day of analysis can now be completed within minutes. The AI platform analyzes real-time operational data to help two operators, ADNOC Onshore and ADNOC Offshore, make faster decisions, improve performance and reduce operational risks across their assets. This deployment enables ADNOC to continue to put intelligence to work across its operations, embedding AI into core workflows and accelerating the transition toward more autonomous and optimized operations. The UAE giant underlined:“Developed in the UAE and hosted within ADNOC’s cloud environment, RTOC keeps critical operational data and workflows securely within the country while providing a trusted foundation for AI-driven operations. “By maintaining control of sensitive information under UAE jurisdiction, ADNOC is strengthening data security, operational resilience and long-term digital independence.” The deployment comes shortly after ADNOC Offshore, TotalEnergies, Eni, and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)made a final investment decision (FID)for a development project in the UAE’s Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concession. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Earlier this year, Lerwick Port Authority awarded contacts for shore power installation to Frank L Johnston (Shetland) Ltd and ABB Marine & Ports. Once operational, the system will allow the vessels to switch off onboard generators and draw electrical power directly from the port while alongside, using electricity supplied through the harbour's network. Building on Lerwick Harbour's established shore power network, the investment responds to increasing demand in recent years. At Mair's Pier alone, high-capacity shore power connections have supplied almost 9 gigawatt hours of electricity since installation, with annual usage averaging around 1.7 gigawatt hours in recent years. The project is expected to take approximately 14 months from the initial contract award, including a civil works programme lasting around three and a half months. © Shippax aug 04 2026 aug 01 2026 PortSCA Logistics has extended its partnership with the Port of Kiel for another five years. The port is a central hub for the company’s shipments of forest-related... jun 25 2026 PortSweden's Port of Trelleborg has taken the next step in its relocation to the new port, awarding Skanska a contract to rebuild part of the existing commercial qu... jun 11 2026 PortPort of Turku is undertaking a EUR 200 million-plus modernisation programme, including construction of the joint Fregatten terminal, which will open in 2028 to ... maj 29 2026 PortKristian Durhuus will assume the position of CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) on 1 June 2026. Kristian Durhuus brings a strong leadership and commercial backg... jul 24 2026 jul 31 2026 jul 28 2026 jul 24 2026 jul 24 2026 jul 30 2026 jul 30 2026 jul 24 2026 Receive our weekly newsletter with the latest news and unique special offers. Our monthly magazine + Online Access.1 year subscription. More Market reports & outlook More JANTAR UNITY More STENA FUTURA More Shippax Database online More Price upon request More The place to meet the ferry shipping industry!

The Stretto Port Authority presented cruise traffic figures confirming Messina's role as a Mediterranean hub. In 2026,from January to July, 30 companies called at the port, which ranks17th globallyand7th in Italyby traffic volume. The report highlights widespread economic benefits: long port calls (94% lasting 8–10 hours or more) and a high share of passengers staying in the city. As of 14 July 2026,60%of passengers calling at Messina chose to visit the city. To further develop the sector, the Authority outlined ongoing and planned projects: a digitalisation plan to streamline procedures and cruise services; the"Stretto Green"cold ironing project to electrify quays at Messina, Milazzo and Reggio Calabria with an estimated investment of€23 million; and an €8 million cruise terminal to be managed by MSC, due for delivery in September 2027 and granted under a21-year concession. Authorities say the strategy aims to better integrate port and city, improve services and meet growing demand in the luxury, digital and green segments, enhancing benefits for tourism, hospitality, retail and local services. Location:Via G. Garibaldi, 65, 98122 Messina ME, Italia Coordinates:38.1896306, 15.5562903 Open in Google Maps