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Statoil to build the world’s first floating wind farm: Hywind Scotland

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Statoil has made the final investment decision to build the world’s first floating wind farm: The Hywind pilot park offshore Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The decision triggers investments of around NOK 2 billion (US$238 million), realizing a 60-70% cost reduction per MW from the Hywind demo project in Norway.

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Johnson Matthey and Hystar in strategic green hydrogen partnership

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Johnson Matthey (JM) and Hystar , a Norwegian company specializing in PEM electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen by water electrolysis, have signed a three-year strategic supply agreement. As part of the ongoing collaboration, JM will supply MEAs for the Hystar PEM electrolyzers to be used in the HyPilot project in Norway.

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NTNU study finds ships’ and spare parts’ contribution to offshore wind power lifecycle impacts has been underestimated

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Components: WT = wind turbine; Fnd = foundation; EC = electrical connections, including substation; Inst = installation; IOo = input-output, other; Mnt = Maintenance, excluding replacement parts; RP = replacement parts; EOL = end-of-life. ships and spare parts”—to the total life cycle impacts of offshore wind power.

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Honda e urban EV will feature side camera mirror system as standard

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Furthermore, there is a significant reduction of wind noise that is normally generated by side mirrors at higher speeds. The camera unit housings are also deliberately shaped to prevent water drops on the lens, with a water-repellent coating on the lens surfaces to deter any other residual water build up.

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In Norway, Asko begins piloting use of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks

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Electricity generated by solar panels installed across nine thousand square metres of roofing at Asko’s regional warehouse is being used to split water, producing emissions-free hydrogen fuel and oxygen. In addition to solar, Asko is a major industrial wind power producer.

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Rolls-Royce secures first order for new wave-piercing offshore platform supply vessel; reduced fuel consumption and enhanced safety

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The hull pierces through the water, rather than riding on top of the waves, allowing the vessel to run continuously at service speeds regardless of the sea state, reducing fuel consumption and improving crew comfort. 1000 m², and will be fitted out by STX Offshore Norway at its Langsten shipyard.

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H2Carrier receives AiP from DNV for P2XFloater floating hydrogen and ammonia facility

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H2Carrier developed the P2XFloater concept in a close co-operation with leading maritime and process engineering companies in Norway, thus building on decades of experience and competence from the oil & gas sector, the marine industry and the offshore wind installation industry.

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