Fueling the Future of Ports: Cost Savings and Resilience as Propane’s Proven Edge
. Between the unpredictability of tariffs and uncertain economic outlooks, ports have faced big swings in trade volume as well as pressure to do more with less.“Operational efficiency and cost control are critical, which is why propane continues to emerge as a cost-effective, dependable energy solution that offers significant economic advantages for port terminal operators looking to stay ahead during uncertain times,” said Jim Bunsey, in a piece describing propane's economic edge for ports based on actual operational results.Ports like West Basin Container Terminal at the Port of
Propane’s Economic Edge for Ports During Trade Uncertainty
recently. Between the unpredictability of tariffs and uncertain economic outlooks, ports have faced big swings in trade volume as well as pressure to do more with less. Operational efficiency and cost control are critical, which is why propane continues to emerge as a cost-effective, dependable energy solution that offers significant economic advantages for port terminal operators looking to stay ahead during uncertain times.Lower and More Predictable Fuel CostsOne of the largest variable costs in port operations is fuel. Diesel and gasoline prices can be heavily impacted by the global oil market
Eco Wave Power, AltaSea Agree Wave Energy Pilot’s September Launch
, on-site at AltaSea, and will mark a milestone in renewable energy innovation for the United States.Using floaters attached to existing marine infrastructure, Eco Wave Power's technology converts wave motion into clean electricity via land-based conversion units, offering a scalable renewable energy solution for coastal cities.The project is supported by Shell's Marine Renewable Program and manufactured locally by All-Ways Metal.Israeli Firm Gets Final Permit for US Wave Energy Demo"AltaSea was founded to accelerate ocean-based solutions to climate change, and Eco Wave Power is a perfect
UK Firm Seeks Suppliers to Build Full-Scale Tidal Energy Prototype
potential to generate clean, predictable energy from medium speed tidal currents, the company claims."This tender represents a major milestone in bringing our innovative tidal energy technology to market. We're seeking experienced partners who can help us deliver this cutting-edge renewable energy solution that will contribute significantly to the UK's clean energy targets,” said David Scott, Founding Director at TTL.The project will be deployed at the Morlais Demonstration Zone (MDZ) in North Wales, with construction and assembly taking place in Pembroke or Liverpool.TTL welcomes expressions
SKF to Deliver PTO System for Australian Wave Energy Developer
reinforces our supply chain with a globally recognized leader that is capable of adding value as we progress CETO’s commercialization pathway.“By leveraging SKF's established expertise and advanced technologies, we are ensuring CETO maintains its position as a leading wave energy solution for the long term. We are very pleased to collaborate with SKF, a global rotating equipment and precision manufacturer with production capacity that can match the intended CETO scale-up”, says Carnegie CEO Jonathan Fievez
Spiralis Energy Scoops $1M Investment to Advance Tidal Energy Tech
to take place from the second quarter of 2025 for 12 months. The survivability test will demonstrate the operational effectiveness and robustness of the Axial Skelter system.Taking inspiration from nature and shaped like a Turritella seashell, the Axial Skelter is Spiralis Energy’s tidal energy solution. It’s design features only one moving part under the water, made from fully recyclable, 3D-printed segments.According to the company, each Axial Skelter can be manufactured in less than a week with the individual segments of the Axial Skelter easily transported as a build kit in standard
Greensea IQ and Ocean Power Technologies Extend Partnership
versatile open architecture platform OPENSEA, Greensea IQ will continue to work with OPT to develop the next generation of OPT’s Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDAS).OPT is renowned for its over-the-horizon (OTH) MDAS-equipped PowerBuoy products. The OPT PowerBuoy serves as a renewable energy solution, harnessing its power from a combination of solar, wind, and wave activity. MDAS is integrated with OPT PowerBuoys to monitor and collect data in marine protected areas, mitigate illegal fishing, provide automated vessel traffic data for ports, or support extended offshore monitoring and data
Sonardyne Wins Hybrid Positioning System Orders in Offshore Energy and Science Sectors
Noble Globetrotter II drillship, adding two HPT 7000s to the vessel, as well as Compatt 6+ transponders for its vessel seabed array inventory and for wireless underwater marine riser flex joint monitoring.Noble Globetrotter II / Credit: Ria Maat/MarineTraffic.comThe DP-INS system onboard Helix Energy Solution’s Helix Producer-1 floating production system has also been upgraded to 6G. The vessel is operating on the Phoenix and Tornado field in the US Gulf of Mexico for Talos Energy.An unnamed Brazilian drilling company has also ordered Sonardyne's system for two deepwater drillships.
X1 Wind Expands Leadership Team
the transition toward pre-commercial projects: “[The appointments] will charge up the X1 Wind operation at a critical phase as we accelerate towards commercialization.“We have focused on carefully refining our technology, in order to create a truly unique and disruptive floating wind energy solution. Our overarching aim is to make a meaningful contribution to help combat climate change through large-scale decarbonization of the energy system. With this goal in mind, we have taken time to assemble a close-knit group of excellent engineers covering all core areas necessary to develop our
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