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European Energy to build e-methanol and hydrogen bunker fuel plant at Hanstholm Harbor

Hanstholm Harbor enters declaration of intent with renewable energy developer European Energy with aim to become Europe’s first CO2 neutral fishing port.
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The Port of Hanstholm on Monday (3 January) said it has taken the first step towards becoming Europe’s first CO2-neutral fishing port through a declaration of intent with Danish renewable energy developer European Energy.

In addition to solar and wind energy plants, the company also wants to establish a Power-to-X plant for the production of e-methanol and hydrogen at Hanstholm Harbor.

At Hanstholm Harbor, there is a prospect of rich activity on the 130,000 square meter hinterland area, which a large-scale expansion over recent years has added to the harbour.

The goal is to transform the majority of the large area into a local energy community with the name Hanstholm Energifælleskab A/S as a framework for a wide range of green energy production at Hanstholm Harbor.

Game changer for a green future

The aim of the declaration of intent is to pave the way for Hanstholm Harbor to become Europe’s greenest and first CO2-neutral fishing harbour. The project puts full focus on Power-to-X via a strong port symbiosis, where recycling of residual products from local industry turns into renewable energy.

“With the expansion of Hanstholm Harbor, we have the right capacity to kickstart an energy adventure that can support green conversion, attract billions of investments from green industries and create extra work for, among others, the many local service companies at Hanstholm Harbor and contractors throughout Thisted Municipality,” says port director Nils Skeby.

“In this way, we want to show how a fishing port can also be an energy port and create strong synergy between the fishing industry and green energy.”

Kirsten Hede, chairman of the port’s board, adds: “At Hanstholm Harbor, we work purposefully towards realising a forward-looking energy community, which will make the harbour the first CO2-neutral fishing port in Europe.”

“Therefore, it is absolutely essential to find a partner with the right experience to realize the port’s ambitious energy plans, and we are therefore very much looking forward to working with European Energy, which has extensive experience in developing and constructing renewable energy plants.”

Power-to-X and new forms of energy for the port

European Energy is engaged in the production, storage and delivery of renewable energy and wishes to establish a Power-to-X plant for the production of hydrogen, an e-methanol plant based on local CO2 sources and additional renewable energy in the form of wind and solar energy.

“The Port of Hanstholm has launched a very ambitious energy vision, where we see great potential in becoming a partner for the realization of Hanstholm Energifællskab A/S – and in this way not only contribute to developing renewable energy as a business area at Hanstholm Harbor, but also to delivery of the green energy forms of the future to the port’s users,” says CEO and founder of European Energy, Knud Erik Andersen.

“We are in the process of identifying possible local CO2 sources in and around Hanstholm Harbor as suppliers for an e-methanol plant, which is a green alternative to the ships’ current oil consumption.

“At the same time, we are looking at the construction of a hydrogen plant, which in addition to being another significant resource for the production of e-methanol, also releases oxygen as a residual product, which can, for example, be a resource for fish farming in aquaculture at the port. In this way, we can revolutionise the port’s industrial cluster and meet tomorrow’s energy needs.”

 

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Published: 6 January, 2022

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

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The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

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The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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