Porti & ambiente — le notizie raccolte

Circle Group, Pmi innovativa specializzata nella digitalizzazione del settore portuale e della logistica intermodale, si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto del valore di circa 700.000 euro. L’accordo, spiega il comunicato del Gruppo, avrà una durata di dodici mesi e riguarderà i servizi di supporto, manutenzione ordinaria ed evoluzione tecnologica di Sinfomar, il Port Community System in uso presso l’Autorità di sistema portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale. Il contratto prevede l’attività di assistenza diretta agli utenti e il supporto specialistico per i processi legati ai traffici marittimi, ferroviari e stradali, la gestione delle integrazioni con sistemi esterni e servizi, inclusi i principali sistemi coinvolti nei processi logistici e doganali, oltre ad attività di analisi funzionale finalizzate all’evoluzione della soluzione e dei servizi digitali offerti alla comunità portuale. Sinfomar rappresenta una piattaforma strategica per l’operatività e l’efficienza dei porti di Trieste e Monfalcone, gestendo quotidianamente l’interoperabilità tra migliaia di utenti e centinaia di operatori sia pubblici sia privati della filiera. L’amministratore delegato di Circle Group, Luca Abatello, ha evidenziato come l’incarico confermi il valore delle competenze e del know-how espresso dal gruppo nell’accompagnare la trasformazione digitale dei nodi di trasporto. L’operazione si inserisce nelle linee guida del piano industriale denominato Connect for Agile Growth, che ha l’obiettivo di potenziare la sicurezza e l’efficienza delle catene di fornitura attraverso lo sviluppo di soluzioni informatiche interoperabili. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

L’azienda di batterie Ayk con sede ad Andorra fornirà batterie agli ioni di litio OrionAN da 2,073 MWh, omologate da Dnv, per le nove navi RoPax ordinate un anno fa dal Gruppo Grimaldi al cantiere navale China Merchants Jinling (Weihai). Le batterie saranno integrate nei sistemi di alimentazione delle navi, che saranno dotate di motori multifuel in grado di utilizzare anche il metanolo. Le navi RoPax sono destinate al trasporto marittimo in Europa e, come tali, integrano una serie di caratteristiche per il risparmio energetico al fine di minimizzare l’impatto delle normative europee sui carburanti, tra cui Ets e FuelEU Maritime. Le navi saranno dotate di scafi all’avanguardia, eliche ad alta efficienza, connessione alla rete elettrica di terra e sistemi di recupero del calore di scarto. La compagnia napoletana Grimaldi intende impiegare sei delle navi nel Mediterraneo con i marchi Grimaldi Lines e Minoan Lines. Tre navi saranno invece utilizzate nel Mar Baltico con il marchio Finnlines, controllata al 100%. Chris Kruger, fondatore di Ayk Energy, ha commentato: “Grazie ad accordi di alto profilo con importanti attori del mondo marittimo come Grimaldi, Ayk continua a dimostrare come la tecnologia delle batterie si stia evolvendo e diventando più potente, più avanzata e più competitiva. Le soluzioni per batterie di Syk aiutano gli operatori del settore marittimo come Grimaldi a migliorare l’efficienza, ridurre le emissioni e accelerare la transizione verso un trasporto marittimo più sostenibile”. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

L’Associazione Spedizionieri e l’Associazione Agenti Marittimi del Porto della Spezia hanno rinnovato nella sede di Confindustria i rispettivi presidenti e consigli direttivi, tra conferme e novità. In particolare, gli spedizionieri hanno confermato loro presidente Sandro Bucchioni che aveva assunto la carica ad interim succedendo a Alessandro Laghezza dopo la sua elezione a presidente di Confindustria La Spezia. Sandro Bucchioni continuerà a guidare l’Associazione Spedizionieri per i prossimi due anni insieme al consiglio direttivo composto da Massimo Loré, Alessandro Biffignandi, Massimo Frolla, Emilio Simonini, Marco Esposito, Sergio Landolfi e Andrea Maranca. Nella stessa tornata è stato confermato presidente degli Agenti Marittimi e dei Raccomandatari del Porto della Spezia Andrea Fontana che guiderà l’associazione per due anni insieme al consiglio direttivo composto da Giorgia Bucchioni, Gianluca Galazzo, Andrea Laviosa, Cristiano Giannetti, Marco Esposito e Simone Talara. “Il rinnovo degli organismi direttivi delle due associazioni rappresenta un segnale significativo di continuità, coesione e responsabilità condivisa all’interno della Comunità portuale della Spezia. Una comunità che, attraverso il dialogo tra imprese, operatori e rappresentanze di settore, ha saputo costruire nel tempo un modello di collaborazione solido e riconosciuto, capace di accompagnare la crescita dello scalo e di rafforzarne il ruolo strategico nel panorama nazionale. Spedizionieri e agenti marittimi confermano così il proprio contributo essenziale allo sviluppo di un comparto che costituisce uno dei pilastri dell’economia cittadina e territoriale, ma anche un laboratorio avanzato di innovazione, efficienza e competitività per l’intero sistema portuale italiano” ha evidenziato una nota congiunta delle due associazioni. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Concretando le voci che si inseguono da mesi, Eni e Mercuria, uno dei maggiori gruppi indipendenti al mondo nel settore dell’energia e delle commodity, hanno firmato un accordo per la costituzione di una joint venture finalizzata alla gestione delle attività di trading delle commodity energetiche sui mercati globali. La joint venture, costituita in misura paritetica da Eni e Mercuria, opererà in modo indipendente e deconsolidato, attraverso una struttura holding con hub di trading internazionali, garantendo una presenza operativa effettivamente globale. Le attività includeranno, tra l’altro, la commercializzazione e il trading di commodity quali petrolio, biocarburanti, gas, Gnl, nonché la gestione delle relative infrastrutture e diritti logistici. Il perfezionamento dell’operazione, attesa da diversi trimestri con Eni che voleva sfruttare le opportunità nel trading che si erano dimostrate redditizie per altri player, resta soggetto alle consuete autorizzazioni regolatorie e ad altre condizioni sospensive. “La valenza strategica di questa joint venture si fonda sull’espansione della nostra presenza nel trading, sul miglioramento della redditività per entrambi i partner e sulla creazione di valore nel lungo periodo grazie a efficienza operativa e a una solida gestione del rischio” ha detto Stefano Pujatti, Direttore Global Trading di Eni. “Questa partnership unisce due organizzazioni altamente complementari con una visione condivisa a lungo termine per i mercati energetici” ha aggiunto Marco Dunand, Ceo di Mercuria. “Integrando i flussi energetici fisici con capacità di trading di livello mondiale, logistica e gestione del rischio, creeremo una piattaforma più agile ed efficiente che massimizzerà il valore lungo tutta la catena di approvvigionamento. Insieme, saremo meglio posizionati per servire i clienti, ottimizzare gli asset e navigare in mercati energetici globali sempre più dinamici”. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT has completed the expansion of its medium-voltage (MV) power cable production facility in Asnaes, Denmark, where cable production has been ongoing since 1965. The expansion worksbegan in September 2024and include a new production hall, new production and test facilities and enhancements to the overall production flow. Ramp-up of output will continue in the coming months. Furthermore, over 100 new employees have joined Asnaes as a result of the factory expansion, bringing the site to approximately 300 employees. “The completion of this investment marks an important milestone for NKT and strengthens our ability to support our customers in developing and modernising their power infrastructure,”saidCarlos Fernandez, Executive Vice President, Head of Distribution at NKT. “With the expanded facility in Asnaes, we enhance our ability to deliver high-quality cable solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability and operational excellence. The investment also supports local employment and reinforces Denmark’s role as an important centre for NKT’s medium-voltage production.” An inauguration ceremony and celebration will take place at the site in August. 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!

Føn Energy Services Poland has signed a long-term, multi-million-euro agreement with the joint venture between Orlen Group and Northland Power to provide integrated operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the 1.2 GW Baltic Power offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. Under the agreement, Føn Energy Services will deliver a Balance of Plant (BoP) O&M program covering all subsea assets at the offshore wind farm, including foundations and cables. The multi-year contract, which includes extension options, also includes environmental monitoring activities focused on marine growth and animal habitats. The scope encompasses inspection and corrective maintenance services, project management and planning, vessel chartering and management, logistics, engineering, and procurement. Føn said it would work with local Polish suppliers in delivering the services. “This contract reflects our ability to deliver integrated services for complex energy projects and marks an important step in establishing our presence in the Polish market”,saidSindre Rhrich, CEO at Føn Energy Services. The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, scheduled to become operational in late 2026, is currently under construction 23 kilometers off the coast of the Choczewo municipality. The wind farm will comprise 76 Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and two offshore substations, all installed on monopile foundations. Both of the project’s substations were installed in 2025, and the installation ofthe wind turbine foundations was completed at the beginning of this year. Wind turbine installation, which started in July 2025, is alsonearing completion. “The establishment of a supply chain for the operational and maintenance phase of Baltic Power has no precedence in the Polish energy sector. With the construction of the O&M base in Łeba, we are creating extensive logistics and maintenance facilities as well as new jobs“, saidMaciej Stryjecki, CEO and the President of the Management Board of Baltic Power. “We have signed the first contracts for specialist maintenance services and inspections of underwater infrastructure, geophysical surveys, and the maintenance of offshore and onshore substation. Even at this early stage of Baltic Power’s operations, a number of Polish companies and research centers will be involved in these tasks – this is a valuable boost for developing local content in offshore wind energy and an incentive for further companies to grow in this sector.” For Føn, the Baltic Power contract is the latest in a series of O&M agreements the company signed for offshore wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas since it wasestablishedin 2022. The company is owned by Norwegian industrial group IKM, DISA International, and Akastor, the Oslo-listed industrial investment company within the Aker Group. In May this year, Føn said it was kicking off its busiest offshore wind season to date, with inspection and repair campaigns underway across 14 offshore wind farms in the Netherlands, Scotland, Germany and Poland. Last year,Føn signed a five-year framework agreement with Enecofor six offshore wind farms in the Netherlands, and is also working for Vattenfall and Shell at Offshore Windpark Egmond aan Zee (OWEZ), the Netherlands’ first offshore wind farm. In Scotland, Føn is entering the third operational year of its inspection program for Ocean Winds at the Moray East and Moray West projects. The company said in May that it had also commenced work on several projects in the German sectors of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. 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!

Qatar’s state-owned oil and gas giant QatarEnergy and the U.S.-headquartered energy heavyweight ExxonMobil have inked a commercial discovery declaration for natural gas finds at a block off the coast of Cyprus. QatarEnergy has confirmed the signing of a commercial discovery declaration for theGlaucusandPegasusfields in Block 10 offshore Cyprus, as well as a collaboration statement, together with the country’s government and ExxonMobil, which is the operator of the block with a 60% stake in the concession, in partnership with the Persian Gulf state giant that holds the remaining 40%. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President and CEO of QatarEnergy, commented:“This marks an important step in advancing the development of offshore resources in Cyprus and in reinforcing regional energy cooperation across the Eastern Mediterranean. “We would like to convey our thanks to the government of Cyprus and to our strategic partner ExxonMobil for their support and cooperation, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them on Block 10 future activities.” The declaration, which was signed in Nicosia, is said to represent an important milestone in advancing the development of Cyprus’ offshore resources, reflecting the strong and constructive relationship between the parties and their shared commitment to continued collaboration and long-term strategic engagement that encompasses both the development of Block 10 and broader future opportunities. The declaration enables the parties to work together to advance regulatory engagement and approvals, as well as development and production planning, in support of the next phase of Block 10 activities. In addition, QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustained collaboration and alignment across the development of the block and broader potential opportunities. These developments come over a month after QatarEnergysecuredparticipating interests in three exploration blocks offshore Uruguay from BG International, a subsidiary of Shell. 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!

Shenzhen Port Group and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly advance the development of green shipping corridors. Under the agreement signed in Shenzhen, China, the parties plan to use their respective strengths and resources to deepen collaboration focused on the development of green shipping corridors and related businesses. “Global decarbonization of the shipping industry requires concerted efforts and in-depth collaboration across the entire industrial value chain. As a world-class port conglomerate, Shenzhen Port Group boasts strengths that are highly complementary to Bureau Veritas’s expertise in technical services and standard-setting,”saidAlex Gregg-Smith, President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. “Deepening our partnership is of great significance for the green transition of the shipping sector. We hope this collaboration will serve as a catalyst to align domestic and international standards and jointly develop viable pathways for low-carbon maritime trade.” Bureau Veritas will provide professional technical support to Shenzhen Port Group and industry players at large, with the aim of helping them navigate maritime regulatory policies and translate emerging international rules into practical, implementable measures to align domestic and global industry standards. Hu Zhaoyang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Board at Shenzhen Port Group, said:“Building on this agreement, we will further expand all-round cooperation across relevant fields, and maximize the combined value of Shenzhen Port Group’s diverse industrial application scenarios and BV’s authoritative technical certification capabilities to achieve mutual benefit through complementary strengths.” 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!

Shell Offshore, a subsidiary of the UK-headquartered energy giant Shell, has struck deals to divest a non-operated working interest in certain oil assets in the Gulf of America (U.S. Gulf of Mexico). Shell Offshore has agreed to sell its 50% non-operated working interest in theNa Kikaplatform and associated fields in the Gulf of America as well as its 100% ownedCoulombtie-back to subsidiaries ofTalos EnergyandRidgewood Energyfor a total consideration of $1.7 billion, subject to customary adjustments and certain contingent payments. Peter Costello, Shell’s Upstream President, commented:“The Gulf of America is one of our highest-value basins, and we are actively shaping our portfolio to ensure our Upstream business continues to be resilient and increasingly competitive. We remain focused on sustaining our material liquids production into the next decade.” BP, as the operator of Na Kika, holds the remaining 50% working interest. The transaction has an effective date of July 1, 2025, and is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Shell will receive uncapped upside-linked payments through 2027 and overriding royalty interests (ORRI) on production from new Na Kika tie-backs, subject to conditions. The company’s entitlement share of production from these assets was 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025. According to the firm’s modeling, Na Kika and Coulomb will not be meaningful contributors to production by 2030. The deal emphasizes that buyers will assume certain decommissioning obligations and provide security for such obligations. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Shell’s LNG forecast anticipates 65% surge in demand by 2050 Shell Trading US Company will retain rights to offtake from Na Kika and Coulomb through negotiated agreements with the buyers. The Na Kika semi-submersible platform, the European oil major’s only non-operated platform in the Gulf of America, began producing in 2003. Production from the Coulomb tie-back began in 2005. Shell’s proved reserves were 4.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) at the end of 2025 for Na Kika and 7.2 million boe at the end of 2025 for Coulomb. The closing of any divestment of Shell’s interest in the Na Kika host and associated fields to the buyers is subject to BP’s preferential right to purchase within 30 days from notification for the price allocated under the purchase and sale agreement. Shell describes the U.S. as a key market and a leading destination for its investment, with operations and interests in all 50 states. The firm sees itself as the leading deepwater operator and biggest producer of oil and gas in the Gulf of America and one of the largest buyers of U.S. LNG. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Shell and Kosmos put US Gulf hydrocarbon prospect on their 2027 drilling agenda 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!

Energy expert and assurance provider DNV has completed an independent technical review of Fred. Olsen 1848’s floating photovoltaic (FPV) concept designed to operate in rougher, more exposed wave conditions than conventional FPV solutions. “This Statement of Compliance represents a significant milestone for BRIZO. It provides confirmation of the strength of our technical approach and demonstrates that the technology is able to operate in more demanding conditions. It is an important step towards advancing the bankability of our solution and supporting our commercial roadmap,” saidGeir Grimsrud, Chief Technical Officer at Fred. Olsen 1848. The BRIZO floating solar system uses a flexible rope-mesh and tensioning system and is designed for inland, coastal, and near-shore environments where traditional calm-water floating solar systems may face technical and operational limitations. DNV’s review covered the system’s design methodologies, hydrodynamic load assessment, from physical model testing, structural behaviour, and testing procedures, drawing on knowledge from the development of DNV standards ST-E309, ST-C108, and RP-0584. According to the firm, the assessment provides an independent technical basis for the technology to progress toward project development, bankability discussions, and future commercial deployment. “Floating solar is entering a new phase of maturity, where the industry must move beyond sheltered waters to unlock meaningful scale,” saidPrajeev Rasiah, Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Northern Europe, Energy Systems at DNV. “Technologies capable of operating in more exposed environments could significantly expand the addressable market for FPV, particularly in regions facing land constraints, competing land use, or growing pressure on grid infrastructure. Independent technical assurance is essential to demonstrating that these systems can withstand demanding environmental conditions over their full operational lifetime and give developers and investors confidence as the market evolves.” 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!

Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean has lined up assignments for three of its harsh environment semi-submersible rigs with Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Transocean has entered into an agreement with Equinor, conditional on license approvals, for the use of three of its harsh environment semi-submersible rigs off the coast of Norway. The rig owner emphasizes that the base day rate of $399,000 per day excludes adjustment provisions that will be effective before the start of work and result in an effective day rate exceeding $400,000 per day at commencement. This deal is worth over $1 billion in contract backlog over seven rig years, excluding additional services. The assignment applies to three Cat D rigs, which are designed for Norwegian winter conditions and originally purpose-built for Equinor. Keelan Adamson, Transocean’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:“This agreement for seven rig years demonstrates the strength and resilience of Norway’s high-specification harsh environment market and our strong relationship with Equinor. “Together with Equinor, we will continue to drive rig efficiency, improve the cost-effectiveness of wells, and prioritize safe and reliable operations.” TheTransocean Enablerrig has secured a three-year program, which is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2028 in direct continuation of the rig’s current program. TheTransocean Encouragerig has landed a two-year campaign anticipated to kick off in the first quarter of 2028 in direct continuation of the rig’s current job. TheTransocean Endurancerig has obtained a two-year program that is slated to commence in the second quarter of 2027, after mobilization back to Norway from Australia. The latest rig assignments come shortly after Transoceanwon dealsfor two of its harsh environment semi-submersible rigs in Norwegian and Australian waters. 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!