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NYK, HEPCO Target Maritime Decarbonization with OCCS Study
Pirika Moshiri Maru (Credit: Oshima Shipbuilding/Supplied by NYK) NYK has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hokkaido Electric Power to conduct a study related to onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) technologies. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly study a demonstration project in Tomakomai, Japan, focused on decarbonizing maritime transport. The study will run over a three-year period through fiscal year 2028 and will cover the design and opera
5 hours ago
Mott MacDonald appointed to world-first commercial scale liquid hydrogen and liquid CO2 terminal in Amsterdam
source: Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald, the global engineering, management and development consultancy, has been appointed as owner’s engineer for the pioneering EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam, the world’s first commercial-scale facility designed to import liquid hydrogen (LH₂) and export liquid CO₂ (LCO₂). As owner’s engineer, Mott MacDonald will provide multidisciplinary oversight across planning, design and construction, verifying that the project meets the highest standards of
1 day ago
Denmark’s Inno–CCUS to launch 12 projects
Denmark’s Inno–CCUS is to launch 12 projects across two new funding pools (3 and 4). They will be officially launched on 27 April at the DTU Technical University of Denmark. Projects include GCO2M, which aims to turn grassland biomass into carbon-storing building materials; OMGCCS, which will monitor ground and surface water above CO2 storage; and IKKA-CCUS, which will demonstrate low-energy capture processes based on ikaite formation in seawater. “If CCUS is going to deliver
1 day ago
Society of Knowledge
ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO2 carrier intended to Socket SPAR Unit for injection facility
source: SSS ClassNK, as announced back at 25-03-2026, has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the designs of a liquefied CO2 carrier intended to Socket SPAR Unit for injection facility. The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives. As CCS projects continue to advance worldwide, Japan faces unique challenges due to its deep and steep offshore waters, where subsea pipeline-based CO2 storage is not always feasible. Under the Minis
2 days ago
Latsco Marine Management - A new study for OCCS
Latsco Marine Management, announced through social media (LinkedIn), their participation in the study “Onboard Carbon Capture Technologies”, commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Among several expert organizations, they supported the Hazard Identification (HAZID) workshops, contributing their operational expertise to the evaluation of onboard carbon capture applications within the maritime sector. Furthermore, according to the study, ( https://lnkd.in
Feb 19
China's Carbon Emission Rights Market in 2025: Key Insights and Future Implications
China’s carbon market has reached a significant milestone in 2025, with the total value of CO2 emission rights transactions hitting 57.66 billion yuan. This achievement reflects the country’s growing commitment to controlling greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate goals. The market now covers major industrial sectors and continues to expand steadily, playing a crucial role in China’s path toward carbon neutrality. China's coal power sector contributing to carbon emiss
Jan 26
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Latsco Marine Management - A new study for OCCS
Latsco Marine Management, announced through social media (LinkedIn), their participation in the study “Onboard Carbon Capture Technologies”, commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Among several expert organizations, they supported the Hazard Identification (HAZID) workshops, contributing their operational expertise to the evaluation of onboard carbon capture applications within the maritime sector. Furthermore, according to the study, ( https://lnkd.in
Feb 19
The risks and rewards of CO2 storage: New report finds leakage threats are manageable
Courtesy: IEAGHG CO2 storage has recently become a hot topic for mainstream audiences with a Financial Times article claiming there...
Sep 23, 2025
EverLoNG CCS trials show real promise for LNG-fuelled shipping
Sleipnir hosted the second EverLoNG SBCC campaign, including CO2 liquefaction and storage integration. (source: Heerema Marine) Results...
Jul 30, 2025
Opinions
US rejects completely IMO's NZF
Marco M. Sylvester, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs of the US Department of State , took a clear position on the decarbonization of shipping and the so-called Net-Zero Framework (NZF) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) . Participating in the ministers' panel, as part of the 16th Greek Capital Link Maritime Conference, together with Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias , Cyprus' Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hatzimanoli and Malta's Transpor
Feb 8
The reactions of the Greek shipowners about the path of Green transition in Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference
Paliou, Prokopiou, Martinos, Hatzigiannis, Coustas The proposed greenhouse gas emissions charges and the future of shipping in relation...
Oct 7, 2025
The emerging market for LCO2 carriers - Shipbuilding and Prospects
TSELES Ioannis - Owner Editor offshoreco2.com Liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) shipping is a new, rapidly growing industry that is...
Sep 10, 2025
E U - E T S
UK shipping industry urges course correction on UK ETS expansion
The UK shipping industry has stepped up its criticism of government plans to extend the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) to domestic maritime from July 1, 2026, warning that the policy could raise costs, hit island communities and undermine competitiveness without delivering meaningful emissions cuts. The Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 was passed in the Commons on February 11, following what industry
Feb 16
US rejects completely IMO's NZF
Marco M. Sylvester, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs of the US Department of State , took a clear position on the decarbonization of shipping and the so-called Net-Zero Framework (NZF) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) . Participating in the ministers' panel, as part of the 16th Greek Capital Link Maritime Conference, together with Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias , Cyprus' Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hatzimanoli and Malta's Transpor
Feb 8
Shipping: On the verge of critical consultations on the issue of Net Zero
source: IMO The shipping industry stands at a pivotal moment as it faces urgent decisions that will shape its future in the race to reduce emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has restarted discussions on a global green shipping strategy, while the European Commission is reviewing how the Emissions Trading System (ETS) applies to shipping. These developments come amid growing pressure to achieve net zero emissions and maintain a level playing field for shi
Jan 28
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