Steady Course Toward Net-Zero: MEPC/ES.2 Strengthens Path to Global Shipping Agreement
By Andrew Darnton, Shipping Correspondent The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded its second Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London on October 17, marking a constructive phase in…
Oil Market Crossroads: Geopolitics and Price Volatility
By Stephen Burge Crude oil has always been the heartbeat of the global energy system, but in 2025 it feels less like a steady pulse and more like an erratic…
Oversupply Pressures and Rate Volatility in the LNG Shipping Market
By Andrew Darnton The global LNG shipping industry is currently navigating a difficult juncture. On one hand, the long-term demand outlook for liquefied natural gas remains robust, driven by energy…
Hydrogen Hype vs. Reality
By Henry Joyce Hydrogen has become the poster child of the energy transition. Governments tout it as a universal solution, investors pour billions into projects, and oil majors reposition themselves…
LNG Bunkering and Maritime Fuel Strategy: Rotterdam JV Signals Shift
By Andrew Darnton A recent joint-venture announcement between TotalEnergies and CMA CGM signals that LNG bunkering — supplying LNG as a marine fuel — is becoming more concretely integrated into…
Sanctions and Arctic LNG: The Grey Zone Expands
By Sinead Richmond Despite sanctions, Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project continues to send cargoes to China. These shipments highlight the ingenuity — and opacity — of global shipping. The mechanics…
Panama Canal’s Water Crisis: A Threat to Global Trade
By Evram Hurklit The Panama Canal is more than an engineering marvel — it is one of the world’s most critical trade arteries. But in 2025, climate change has revealed…
Solar Power’s Supply Chain Shake-Up
By David Heinsloff Solar power remains the fastest-growing energy technology in the world. In 2024, global installations surpassed 400 GW for the first time. Yet behind the boom lies a…
Vopak’s FSRU Deal in Australia: Implications for LNG Shipping & Trade Flows
By Andrew Darnton Dutch tank storage company Vopak recently signed an agreement with shipping firm Seapeak to supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) as part of its plan…
Offshore Wind Ambitions Strain Under Industrial Pressure
By Mascha Hindstrom Few technologies embody Europe’s climate ambitions more than offshore wind. Governments have promised massive scale-up, with the North Sea at the center of the vision. Yet in…
