In California, gCaptian reports in a bid to bypass Western sanctions, Russian energy producer Novatek has dispatched the “Everest Energy”, a non-ice class LNG carrier, through the icy waters of the Northern Sea Route. This unprecedented move marks the first time a conventional vessel has attempted the Arctic passage, which is typically reserved for specialized […]
In Denmark, Reuters reports Denmark is considering steps to prevent a fleet of older tankers that often lack recent inspections and proper maintenance known as the “shadow fleet,” from transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea. These vessels operate with unclear ownership and insufficient insurance coverage, posing significant environmental risks. Approximately one-third of Russia’s seaborne […]
In the UK, Green Car Congress reported that researchers from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia explored the conversion of methane into hydrogen in the gas reservoir with zero oil saturation via steam methane reforming initiated by in situ gas combustion. The report noted that a paper on their work is published […]
