source: IMO As of April 22, 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is actively pushing for net-zero shipping by 2050 , focusing on new passenger ship "green" pilot projects and implementing AI-driven fuel optimization systems in Mexico. Key negotiations are underway for a global carbon price on shipping, alongside calls for a realistic Net Zero Framework and increased security alerts near the Strait of Hormuz. Key IMO Updates & News: Decarbonization Efforts: The

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

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

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

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

Credit: Northern Lights JV The Northern Phoenix was officially blessed in Bergen the previous week, marking another milestone in the development of Northern Lights’ CO₂ transport infrastructure. The ship is purpose-built for the safe and efficient transport of liquefied CO₂ and is an addition to the Northern Lights fleet, supporting the scaling of carbon capture and storage across Europe. Northern Phoenix is dedicated to transporting CO₂ from Yara and will play a key role in

Courtesy of NYK Japanese engineering company Chiyoda Corporation, compatriot shipping major Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), and its Norway-headquartered affiliate Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects globally. The tripartite partnership will be focused on expanding business opportunities for CCS projects in Japan and overseas, including optimizing transportatio

Bulk carrier designed with Oshima’s onboard carbon capture system (source: Oshima Shipbuilding) Advancements in Maritime Transport Technology Japanese concept designs for an onboard carbon capture and storage system (OCCS) and an ammonia-powered gas carrier have received approvals in principle (AiPs). These approvals mark a significant step forward in the development of innovative maritime transport solutions. The designs, developed by Oshima Shipbuilding, include a dry bulk

source: Noerthern Lights. Norway’s Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has begun injecting its first volumes of biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from wastewater treatment. The project, located in the North Sea, has received CO2 derived from wastewater processing at the Veas facility in Slemmestad, which serves more than 800,000 people in the Oslo region. The captured emissions have been liquefied and transported by truck to the Øygarden receiving te

source: KN Energies International energy terminal operator KN Energies has selected a service provider for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) and spatial planning services related to the construction and operation of the planned carbon dioxide (CO₂) terminal in Klaipėda. The tender announced by the company was won by the engineering and architecture firm Sweco Lietuva. The value of the contract signed between KN Energies and Sweco Lietuva amounts to EUR 234 560 excludi

A decisive step towards the implementation of the first carbon dioxide storage facility in the Mediterranean has been taken with the award of the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to Kent Plc . The decision by EnEarth (a subsidiary of Energean) marks the start of the technical implementation of a project that will change the course of the domestic industry. The Technical Object Kent, a global giant in the field of engineering services, is called upon to design the infrast

Northern Pioneer. Credits: Northern Lights. Northern Lights Phase 2 moves forward with a contract signing ceremony in Norway for a new 12,000-m 3 liquefied CO2 carrier. A contract signing ceremony for Phase 2 of Northern Lights was held on 4 March in Øygarden, Norway, to mark the signing of a time charter contract and a shipbuilding contract for a 12,000-m 3 liquefied CO2 carrier, reported stakeholder K Line. The company said the vessel will be constructed for Phase 2 of No

Foto Credit: Energean. Prinos The Hellenic Hydrocarbon and Energy Resources Management Company (HHREMC), as the country’s competent licensing authority for the geological storage of CO2, announced that a storage permit for the national and strategic energy project “Prinos CO2” has been granted to EnEarth Greece – a subsidiary of Energean and the project’s implementing body. The landmark decision establishes that the geological formation in Prinos is suitable for use as a CO2

Last week became known that BV has issued an AiP for the ‘OCC Ready’ design of Hudong-Zhonghua's 271 000 m 3 LNG carrier. The approval confirms the feasibility of integrating a future carbon capture system into the vessel's design, addressing key aspects of system integration and safety compliance, and providing a forward-looking solution for deep decarbonisation. Alex Gregg-Smith, President, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, said: “This series of approvals highlights the d

Between East Arm and Middle Arm in Darwin Harbour is a favoured CO2 hub (source: CSIRO) CSIRO sees liquid CO2 shipping emerging in Europe and Asia-Pacific, with Australia’s policy and permitting settings shaping bankable cross-border trade. Liquid CO2 shipping is moving from small-scale food-and-beverage trades towards early application in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) value chains, but its near-term shape is being set as much by fiscal and permitting setting

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

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

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

Image courtesy of Porthos CO2 Transport and Storage C.V. Four former gas production wells in the North Sea have been successfully converted into CO2 injection wells, marking a major technical milestone for the Netherlands’ Porthos carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The wells, located on the P18-A offshore platform around 12 miles off the Dutch coast, are now ready to begin injecting captured CO2 once final platform modifications are completed. First injection is expect

source: DEA The Danish Energy Agency has received two final bids for the DKK 28.7 billion (around €3.84 billion) fund for carbon capture and storage (CCS) aimed at helping the country reach its climate goals. Sixteen projects applied to be prequalified for this third CCS pool, of which ten were prequalified in May 2025 . Eight of the projects submitted initial bids in August 2025. The two final bids will now be assessed, with the contracts expected to be awarded in April. “W