
Shapoorji Pallonji Energy Pvt Ltd (SP Energy) said Monday it had obtained a Class Approval-in-Principle for the Concept and Design Basis of its FPSO Newbuild Hull from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). SP Energy has been working on the concept design of ‘STERLING STREAMLINE’, described as a new generation of its standardized newbuild hull…

Image: ABB Energy sector digital identity app spins off for global use, an intelligent power solution for China’s high energy physics platform and a hydrogen-powered superyacht unveiled are in the week’s technology radar. Energy sector digital identity app spins off for global use A digital identity application that was developed by the Belgian TSO Elia…

Alpla is taking over the majority share in Paboco and is pushing the rapid market launch of the sustainable paper bottle with significant investments. Paboco (The Paper Bottle Company) develops bio-based packaging solutions made from pulp. The Danish joint venture was founded in 2019 by Alpla and pulp and paper manufacturer Billerud. Alpla is now…

Image courtesy Octopus Energy The UK’s second largest energy supplier has launched Octoplus, a demand response-focused rewards programme, to incentivise consumers to reduce their electricity load at peak hours. The rewards scheme is designed to empower smart meter customers to take control of their energy usage in exchange for benefits and prizes. Octoplus users will…

C.K Tools has developed a range of screwdrivers that offers a comprehensive solution for terminal screws during switchgear installations. Eliminating irritating, time-wasting and costly breakage caused by ill-fitting screwdrivers. The new expanded Dextro VDE Modulo Slim range covers all screw types commonly used in circuit breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, PCB clamps and electrical…

Image courtesy 123rf Ontario-based electric utility and distributor Alectra Utilities is deploying a grid modernisation software suite and metering technology to improve the performance of the distribution grid. Alectra is deploying Itron’s Gen5 Riva meters, industrial IoT (IIoT) network solution and utility management software suite, Utility IQ, designed to help collect and manage electricity consumption…

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been awarded the contract to class two methanol-ready commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs) being built by shipbuilder Vard for the UK’s offshore infrastructure support vessel operator, North Star. The new tonnage will increase North Star’s offshore wind capabilities as it progresses its ambition to add 40 hybrid-powered SOVs to its fleet…

Corvus Energy has been selected by Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark to supply a complete hydrogen fuel cell system for the training vessel MS Skulebas. The 35m fishing and training vessel has the latest technology and commercial fishing systems installed. The vessel, which is owned by Vestland County and operated by Måløy Upper Secondary School,…

Wärtsilä’s decarbonization program will be applied to two pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) vessels operated by Sallaum Lines DMCC Dubai, an international ro-ro cargo operator. The Sallaum Lines vessels selected for this program are the 183m long ‘Silver Queen’ and ‘Silver Sky’ PCTCs, both of which can carry 4,900 cars. The delivery time for the program…

Image courtesy 123rf Rhizome, a climate resilience planning platform for the power grid, announced its official launch, initial institutional capital raise of $2.5 million, and partnership with Seattle City Light and Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO). With ongoing engagements with several major electric utilities, Rhizome says it intends to make the electric grid more resilient…