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CCUS - CSS
Petronas, TotalEnergies and Mitsui to develop CO2 storage area off Peninsular Malaysia
Source: Petronas The partners previously signed a carbon capture and storage (CCS) agreement in 2023, as part of which they performed development studies and technical evaluations of potential storage areas offshore Peninsular Malaysia. In 2025, the partnership progressed into a key principles agreement, which laid the groundwork for front-end engineering and design (FEED) activities and the formation of the joint venture structure. With the JVA in place, the framework is set
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Eni and Snam secure EU funding for Adriatic CCS project
Eni and Snam have secured European Commission selection for funding of the second phase of their Ravenna carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, advancing plans for a major offshore CO2 storage hub in Italy’s Adriatic Sea. The development was among the large-scale projects selected under the EU’s 2025 Innovation Fund call for net-zero technologies. Ravenna CCS Phase 2 has been invited to prepare a grant agreement, although the partners have not disclosed a funding amount. T
20 hours ago
CCUS awards recognise capture technology and CO2 infrastructure projects
The Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) has recognised projects advancing carbon capture technology, CO2 transport and storage infrastructure, and carbon removal at its inaugural International CCUS Awards in London. Held on 13 October, the ceremony brought together more than 150 industry representatives, innovators and policymakers, with winners spanning the UK, Europe and North America. Carbon capture technology developer Carbon Clean won the CCUS Innovation award fo
7 days ago
Society of Knowledge
ClassNK issued Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 42,000 m³ liquefied CO₂ carrier
AiP Handover Ceremony (at ClassNK booth in Gastech2026) While Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) *1 projects are proceeding worldwide, demand for liquefied CO₂ carriers that transport CO₂ from the capture site to the storage site is expected to expand. This AiP is a step toward standardizing hull designs, which is necessary in order to realize a sufficient number of liquefied CO₂ carriers to meet such demand. For this design concept, ClassNK carried out a design review
Oct 1
The role of offshore carbon solutions in Climate Mitigation
The urgent need to reduce global carbon emissions has led to the exploration of innovative technologies and strategies. Among these, offshore carbon solutions have emerged as a critical component in the portfolio of climate mitigation efforts. These solutions primarily involve the capture, transport, and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) beneath the seabed, offering a promising pathway to limit atmospheric CO2 concentrations. This article explores the role of offshore carbon so
Jun 23
MERC to gather real-world data from onboard carbon capture pilot led by Star Bulk
Nikos Kakalis (source MERC). The Athens-based Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has launched a major new industry programme at Posidonia 2026, combining research, real-world pilot projects and data management applications development to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the existing global shipping fleet. The programme is designed to close the gap between theoretical solutions and operational reality, supporting shipowners with practical insight into how tech
Jun 12
Surveys - Case studies
Report examines insurance barriers to CCS investment.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been gaining attention as a tool for cutting industrial emissions, but the financing and insurance needed to expand it remains a challenge. A new report on carbon management projects, published in October by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), the Geneva Association and the Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS Initiative, identifies insurability as a key factor in making projects more attractive to investors. Its recommendations focus on i
Oct 14
IMO adopts assessment frameworks for marine carbon removal
Courtesy of Plymouth Laboratory Parties to the London Convention and London Protocol (LC 48/LP 21) under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have adopted formal assessment frameworks for three marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) techniques: ocean fertilization, ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), and the ocean sinking of biomass. Announced following the annual meeting in London, the resolution establishes a structured procedure for national regulators to evaluate p
Oct 12
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
Opinions
Melina Travlou: In favor of Liberia and Panama proposal for the green transition of shipping
Melina Travlou (source: Shipping Herald) The President of the Greek Shipowners' Association, Ms. Melina Travlou, in a statement, points out that the course of the negotiations to date has highlighted substantial weaknesses in the proposed IMO Net-Zero Framework, which is obviously not the solution. It is crucial that the voice of shipping, which will be called upon to implement the measures, is taken into account. The green transition of shipping cannot be achieved in the ab
Aug 30
FMC Chairman DiBella: Rethink IMO’s Net-Zero Framework
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman DiBella. Source X.com "The Net-Zero Framework (NZF), currently under consideration at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, aiming for net-zero emissions in the maritime sector by the year 2050. In its current state, this initiative raises more questions than it answers and must be rethought before international acceptance and implementation. Specifically, any viable prop
Aug 23
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
E U - E T S
Who owns shipping’s carbon decisions?
Where carbon decisions are made and who controls the data behind them, argues Argyris Zafeiropoulos, principal advisor at Resilience & Compliance Advisory. With the EU Emissions Trading System fully phased into shipping and FuelEU Maritime tightening year by year, carbon is now a line item in every fixture. On a single laden Aframax voyage from the Gulf to Rotterdam, the FuelEU penalty alone climbs to about €246,000 ($276,000) by 2040 — same ship, same route, same fuel. Who p
20 hours ago
"The EU ETS poses a substantial financial burden on ferry operators."
European ferry operators are feeling the pinch from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), even if you are the ‘greenest fleet on the Channel ’. There’s no better example than Brittany Ferries. It has cut two Channel routes and sold two ships to escape a cash flow crunch caused by Europe’s emissions-trading regulations, COVID-incurred debt, and a post-Brexit decline in passenger numbers. The restructuring, which will take place between September and year’s end, will slash
Oct 8
EU Lawmaker seeks to direct 75% of ETS revenue to industry
A senior European Parliament lawmaker has proposed directing a larger share of revenue from the European Union’s carbon market toward industrial decarbonization, as lawmakers seek to balance climate targets with pressure on companies facing high energy and carbon costs, Reuters has reported. Peter Liese, the European Parliament’s lead negotiator on changes to the EU Emissions Trading System, has proposed that member states allocate 75% of ETS revenues to decarbonizing local i
Sep 15
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