ABB Wins Contract To Connect World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

SSE Renewables of the UK and Equinor of Norway has selected ABB for the supply of the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Light® converter systems that will connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region of the North Sea to the UK transmission network.

The HVDC technology will be used for the first time in the offshore wind market of UK. The supply technology by ABB will have minimum impact in the environment because of the most compact station design that will be combined with lowest energy losses in the power industry.

The HVDC Light® converter systems will be supplied by ABB and the two HVDC offshore converter platforms will be by Aibel. The partnership of ABB and Aibel on the design, engineering and optimization of offshore wind connections was announced in 2016.

“Winning the contracts from SSE Renewables and Equinor for the landmark Dogger Bank project underscores ABB’s innovative offshore wind technology and expertise.

It also highlights the success of ABB Power Grids’ customer partnerships, both on design optimization as well as on the business model level,” said Claudio Facchin, President of ABB’s Power Grids business.

“ABB is committed to delivering sustainable solutions with pioneering technologies and in the Dogger Bank project we are helping to make offshore wind competitive and thus contributing to a stronger, smarter and greener grid.”

Paul Cooley, Director of Capital Projects at SSE Renewables, said: “Dogger Bank is truly a world-leading project, pushing new boundaries in the provision of ground-breaking technology to deliver low-carbon energy generation to help achieve the UK’s net zero ambition by 2050. The appointment of Aibel and ABB as project partners will ensure that the latest grid solution technology is deployed to support our successful project delivery.”

Halfdan Brustad, Vice President for Dogger Bank at Equinor, said: “This is an important milestone for Dogger Bank with a groundbreaking HVDC technology solution enabling a competitive solution for offshore wind at a long distance from shore. This will be the first offshore HVDC solution in the UK which opens up new markets and opportunities. The appointment of Aibel and ABB demonstrates cross industry collaboration bringing best expertise into a successful Dogger Bank delivery.”

Creyke Beck A and B, and Teesside A are the three wind farm projects that are included in the Dogger Bank development. It will also make a major contribution to the goal set by the Government of UK to source about three parts of its electricity from the offshore winds by 2030. The contracts for Creyke Beck A and Creyke Beck B has been given to ABB.

Commercial HVDC technology was pioneered by ABB more than 60 years ago. It is great alternative for the transmission of large amount of electricity to the alternating current for providing better efficiency and reduction in electric loss. HVDC provides secure and stable transmission of electricity to networks that work at varying voltages and frequencies thereby, making it suitable for many key power applications. This helps in connecting the renewable energy from the offshore wind farms and interconnections with AC networks.

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Data Shows 9.6% Reduction In CO2 Emissions From Container Shipping Since 2015 – Clean Cargo

Annual report from Clean Cargo, showed that 80 percent of the ocean shipping and the main global buyers have shown a steady progress in the reduction of emission but also mentioned that major solutions are required in order to meet the decarbonisation challenge.
According to the report by the BSR’s Clean CargoTM, the emission of carbon dioxide from the world’s 17 leading ocean container carriers that account for about 80 percent of the world’s containerized shipping has been falling since 2018.
The carbon dioxide emission from per ship has gone down by 9.6 percent since 2015. This shows the commitment of the members of the Clean Cargo in order to achieve the goal laid by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce the CO2 emission to half by 2050.

The aggregate average Trade Lane CO2 Emissions Factors by Clean Cargo is made by taking together the data reported about CO2 emission by more than 3200 ships from 17 of largest ocean container carriers of the world like A.P. Møller – Mærsk, CMA CGM Group, COSCO Shipping Lines Ltd., Evergreen Line, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai M.M., MSC, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. The report also shows that the shipping industry is improving the environmental efficiency of its fleet while ensuring the smooth functioning of the global trade.
“With growing exposure of climate impact and increased societal and regulatory expectations, decarbonizing ocean shipping is no longer an impossible dream but a real business continuity challenge,” said Angie Farrag-Thibault, Director of Transportation & Logistics at BSR and Program Director of Clean Cargo. “While consolidated and comprehensive emissions data is one key part of this effort, system change through value chain collaboration is also critical. Clean Cargo enables shippers, carriers, forwarders, and ports to work together, along with a network of other initiatives and solution providers, on developing and scaling transformative solutions for a sustainable cargo shipping industry.”
The members of the clean cargo are trying to speed up the progress by sharing best practices, discussing and sharing the trends and innovation in the logistics chain value and by designing tools and pilot project in order to support the decarbonisation of the industry. Clean Cargo is a GLEC Accredited partner of SFC and a Knowledge Partner to the Getting to Zero Coalition.
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DNV GL’s New Recommended Practice For Subsea Pumping Systems Targets Cost Reduction

A new practice by the DNV GL has brought in new chances for the oil and gas sector so as to provide more cost effective and eco friendly subsea processing for better hydrocarbons recovery.

The DNVGL-RP-F303 Subsea pumping systems gives a comprehensive specication for subsea pumping systems and supports the industry standards at present.

After a joint industry project in which the sea operators like Equinor, Petrobras, Shell and Woodside in addition to four major systems suppliers; Aker Solutions, Baker Hughes, OneSubsea, and TechnipFMC participated, the DNVGL-RP-F303 has been published.

This project will give answers to the obstacles that are faced by subsea processing and pumping. This will also help in removing the perceived novelty of the sector and the unknowns about the subsea technology which leads to the decline for sanction for new projects even after having a proven concept. Several subsea pumps have been installed and are still in operation for more than a decade now, like the off the coast of Norway and offshore Angola.

 

The adoption of efficient subsea processing systems in comparison to the traditional upstream facilities will have benefits like lower emissions and decarbonisation of the processes. This is because of thereduce in topside equipments and the usage of less electrical power when heading closer to the wellhead.

DNV GL’s new RP:

provides a comprehensive specification for subsea pumping systems

helps companies to reduce costs by providing increased predictability and clear requirements for projects

provides guidance and simplifies how to perform a risk-based approach when witnessing the manufacturing and testing processes

contributes to further standardization in the subsea industry

offers predictable requirements and standardized product results leading to increased confidence in the subsea pumping system

increases the reuse of qualified technology with minimum test requirements to reach Technology Readiness Level 4

Complements existing industry standards.

The RP will also serve the purpose of a reference document for a contract between the purchasers and the suppliers. It will also make the roles and responsibilities of the parties clear thereby, increasing the efficiency.

“Fields frequently operate tailor-made subsea solutions involving extensive technology qualification programmes. Special installation tools are needed, often on specialized vessels. The thinking behind the joint industry project was to increase alignment and predictability of requirements for subsea pumping projects. This can open the door to repeat projects and the reuse of qualified technology, which can reduce costs and address the perception of technology risk,” said Kristin Berg, Head of Section, Subsea Technology, DNV GL – Oil & Gas.

“Investment in subsea oil and gas production is growing rapidly as the industry realizes the significant cost efficiencies the technology can bring compared with traditional approaches to production. The challenge is that everyone is implementing subsea systems slightly differently, creating the potential for cost inflation in the supply chain. Starting with subsea pumping, this new RP works towards standardizing this sector from the outset to keep costs optimal for the long term,” said Liv A. Hovem, CEO, DNV GL – Oil & Gas.

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Port Of Rotterdam Authority Scales Back Brexit Measures

After the recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has yet again put a hold on the Preparatory measures for a No Deal Brexit.

This is because the agreement has been extended by the European Union and the United Kingdom on a Brexit extension until 31 January 2020.

This implies for the buffer parking location for trucks will be dismantled again.This parking was for those tricks that will not have their papers in order as a result of Brexit.

The extension however does not imply the cancellation. Though the exit of the United Kingdom from the EU has been extended, there is also a possibility of a No Deal Brexit on the 31st of January 2020. Thus, the Port of Rotterdam will continue to stress on the exporters and importers to use PortBase in order to pre alert the vessels digitally.

 

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World’s Largest Plug-In Hybrid Marine Vessel Chooses Exxonmobil’s Engine Oil

Color Line’s latest ferry Color Hybrid that is the world’s largest plug in hybrid ship will use the Mobilgard ADL 40 engine oil supplied by ExxonMobil. Nor Shipping awarded it with the title of ‘ship of the year 2019’.

It provides service between Sandefjord, Norway, and Strömstad, Sweden. It has the capacity to carry 2,000 passengers and 500 cars. Four conventional Rolls-Royce Bergen B33:45L in-line diesel engines are combined with electric propulsion in it.

The MobilGard range of ExxonMobil offers aspecial range of lubricants that helps to extend engine life, improve bearing protection, reduce oil consumption and cut maintenance costs.

The Mobilgard ADL 40 engine oil was customised to reduce liner lacquering, piston ring groove deposits and bore polishing in medium- and high-speed diesel engines, like those of Color Hybrid.

Mobil SHC Aware H 68 hydraulic oil is used in the stabilisers of the Color Hybrid. Mobil SHC Aware H 68 hydraulic oil and the entire range of Mobil SHC Aware lubricants are biodegradable and minimally toxic which makes them certified eco friendly lubricants.

“This is an exciting project for ExxonMobil to supply both the engine and stabiliser oils for Color Hybrid,” said Frans Horjus, global marine lubricants manager at ExxonMobil. “We have a history of lubricant innovation and our involvement with Color Line demonstrates our commitment to supply the maritime industry with the advanced solutions it needs to address future changes and alternative fuel sources.”

“The construction of the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel is in line with Color Line’s ambitions for further development of sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for Norwegian shipping,” said Trond Kleivdal, Color Line’s CEO.

In order to address the requirements of IMO 2020, a wide range of fuels, lubricants and services has been developed by ExxonMobil so as to increase the life of oil and equipments.

 

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Report: Cyberattack In Asia Pacific Ports Can Cost $110 Billion

According to a report on a hypothetical cyber attack on the major ports in Asia Pacific, the loss could account up to $110 billion if 15 ports are infected by computer virus.

A hypothetical situation is depicted by the ‘Shen attack’. It shows the launch of an attack by a computer virus that is carried by ships that later destroys the database records of the cargo at the important ports and thus, leads to major disruption.

According to the report such an attack will lead to a major economic damage to a wide range of business sectors all round the globe because the marine supply chain is interconnected.

The scenario estimates that:

Transportation, aviation and aerospace sectors would be the most affected ($28.2bn of economic losses in total), followed by manufacturing ($23.6bn) and retail ($18.5bn).

Every country that has bilateral trade with the attacked ports will be affected. Asia would be the worst affected region, set to lose up to $27bn in indirect economic losses, followed by $623m in Europe and $266m in North America.

Apart from the high costs to business and international trade, the report also presents that the unpreparedness of the global economy for such an attack with 92% of the total economic costs uninsured, leaving an insurance gap of $101bn.

This is the second publication by the Singapore based public-private initiative that assesses cyber risks. Lloyd’s is one of the founding members.

 

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MARAD To Award Crew That Rescued 7 Seafarers From Burning Car Carrier

The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) will give a prestigious award to the crew of the vessel that saved seven seafarers and rescued nine others from a burning car carrier in the Pacific.

The crew of Green Lake who did this heroic work on 31st December will be given The Gallant Ship Citation Award.

The first to respond to the coastguard alert about the fire in the Panama-flagged car carrier Sincerity Ace that was sailing from Yokohama to Hawaii were the crew that were onboard the Central Gulf Lines-operated vessel that are the members of the US Seafarers International Union, International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots and Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association.

About 1,800 nautical miles northwest to Oahu, Hawaii, the master was planning to abandon the ship.

Using the rescue training, seven people were saved and nine were rescued from the burning ship by the crew of Green Lake in an 18 hour operation. However, five people could not be recovered. The search operation was joined by other three merchant ships, US Coast Guard aircraft and a US Navy Poseidon.

The citation, made to vessels for “participating in outstanding or gallant action in a marine disaster or other emergency to save life or property at sea”, has not been presented since 1994, and is given in recognition of the crews’ “unprecedented rescue efforts in response to a terrible fire aboard a foreign-flag vessel.”

 

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