Tag: energy transition

On March 16th, the European Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. This initiative was announced by President von der Leyen as a part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

Mr. Allard Castelein, CEO, Port of Rotterdam, reveals how the Port Authority embraces sustainability and remains in line with the UN SDGs. He also mentions three major projects that aim to scale up shore power and port digitalization while he highlights that energy transition requires collaboration. In that regard, the Port Authority is getting broad-based coalitions involved in the development of Green Corridors.

Moving towards a low-emission global economy will require new 'green jobs' and reskilling, and the maritime industry is no different, says World Economic Forum (WEF) in a new article. Global shipping's green transition could create new jobs and skills for hundreds of thousands of seafarers worldwide. Therefore, coordinated policy-making will be key to matching supply and demand and for countries to capitalize on green job opportunities.

Danish Maritime Authority's Deputy Director-General, Rikke Wetter Olufsen, took part in a panel discussion organized by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and HØST PtX Esbjerg, focusing on Power-to-X as a catalyst for the green transition of shipping.

Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi, and the CEO of Sonatrach, Toufik Hakkar, signed two agreements which outline future joint projects on energy supply, energy transition and decarbonisation.

The critical role of LNG in meeting shipping’s decarbonization goals was detailed by Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO in a keynote speech to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) at the Liquefied Gas and Alternative Fuels Senior Executive Forum.

Elise H. Nowee, President Shell Catalysts & Technologies analyzes five main trends that the energy sector will face in 2023, as it adapts to changing world markets and geopolitical dynamics.

The Scottish Government published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan. The draft Strategy maps out the future of its energy sector.

Eni announced the incorporation of Eni Sustainable Mobility, its new company dedicated to sustainable mobility.

A report produced by Marine Capital, with the support of UMAS and Lloyd’s Register (LR), estimates that approximately £75bn of investment over the coming three decades will be required for the UK’s domestic maritime sector to transition to net zero.