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Apply for ECOnnect´s Summer 2024 Internship Program

Apr 17, 2024

Are you a master's student eager to make a real impact in the energy sector? ECOnnect is thrilled to announce the launch of our Summer 2024 Internship Program, and we want you to be a part of it.

Visit us at Hannover Messe 2024, 21.-26. april

Apr 3, 2024

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As an exhibitor at the Norway Pavilion, ECOnnect is gearing up to present our energy terminal solutions at Hannover Messe 2024. With Norway serving as the official partner country, the event underscores the nation's commitment to advancing sustainable industries on a global scale.

ECOnnect in the jury for the Norwegian Export Prize 2024

Mar 14, 2024

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In a significant gathering of innovation and business at the Munch Museum, the Export Conference 2024 highlighted the strong pulse of Norway's export field. Among the notable attendees, ECOnnect, previously celebrated as the newcomer of the year, was invited back this year for the Export prize, as well as a panel discussion.

A closer look at Methane

Feb 22, 2024

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A hydrocarbon with a potent global warming potential (GWP), it constitutes much of the natural gas we consume (anywhere from 50-90%) and it is getting a lot of attention these days in the conversation about climate change, and for good reason - over a 20 year period it has 80 times more global warming potential when compared to carbon dioxide.

ECOnnect Energy Announces Key Role in "Project Green" – Revolutionizing Clean E-fuel Production in Africa

Feb 15, 2024

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ECOnnect Energy is a key partner in "Project Green," an ambitious initiative led by APPL (Alternative Petroleum & Power Limited) to establish itself as a leading supplier of clean E-fuels, including e-methanol and green ammonia, in Africa.

ECOnnect advances global LNG access with jettyless IQuay units for NFE’s Fast LNG Projects

Jan 19, 2024

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ECOnnect has successfully delivered two cutting-edge jettyless IQuay units to New Fortress Energy’s (NFE) Fast LNG project in Altamira, Mexico.

ECOnnect Energy awarded pre-FEED study for jettyless ammonia transfer solution in Australia

Dec 1, 2023

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The project is an export scale green hydrogen, green ammonia, freshwater and renewable electricity production project for an Australian energy major.

Yara and Navigator Holdings Ltd. Lead Investment Into Azane Fuel Solutions To Realize World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Solution

Oct 26, 2023

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Yara Growth Ventures and Navigator Holdings Ltd. lead investment round of 5.4 million EUR (around 5.7 million USD) in Azane Fuel Solutions AS ammonia bunkering startup, to commence construction of the first of 15 bunkering units.

ECOnnect Energy part of Norwegian-Vietnamese Collaboration for Clean Energy Future

Sep 26, 2023

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A vital energy transition seminar, fostering Norwegian-Vietnamese business partnerships, concluded successfully in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.

Iverson eFuels AS and ECOnnect Energy Collaborate on Innovative Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Plant in Sauda

Aug 9, 2023

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Iverson eFuels AS and ECOnnect Energy join forces with the implementation of jettyless technology for groundbreaking Norwegian Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plant in Sauda.

Meet the ECOnnect Energy Summer 2023 Interns

Jun 30, 2023

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A conversation with our summer 2023 interns, Helene Moxnes, Ludvig Lyche and Einar Gjeraker.

Perspectives on Corporate Sustainability in the Maritime sector

May 23, 2023

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The goal of this survey is to gather sustainability insights from experts working within the maritime sector and people with an interest in the maritime sector. You can find more information below the survey.

Employee Spotlight - Jikun You

May 2, 2023

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Read his spotlight to learn more about his role at ECOnnect Energy, values and interests outside the office.

Employee spotlight – Yulia Guliaieva

Apr 18, 2023

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Read her spotlight to learn more about her role, values, and interests.

ECOnnect Energy wins prestigious award – "Export Prize 2023 - Newcomer of the year"

Mar 15, 2023

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ECOnnect Energy receives "Export Prize 2023 - Newcomer of the year" for their efforts in creating value in Norway's foreign markets.

ECOnnect Energy: From NTNU to changing the game within clean energy

Mar 8, 2023

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Learn how NTNU's world-class education influenced ECOnnect Energy's co-founders to develop their innovative concept.

TES and ECOnnect Energy to fast-track energy import to Wilhelmshaven in record time

Nov 15, 2022

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TES and ECOnnect Energy sign contract to deliver jettyless IQuay solution for gas import to Wilhelmshaven port in twelve months in bid to bolster Germany’s energy security.

ECONNECT Energy to deliver two jettyless IQuay units to New Fortress Energy

Sep 6, 2022

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ECONNECT Energy is currently fabricating two jettyless IQuay units to deliver to New Fortress Energy’s (NFE) Fast LNG projects. NFE’s Fast LNG (FLNG) is a modular LNG production facility which will provide a low-cost supply of LNG for the growing global demand, and the jettyless scope will accelerate consumer access to natural gas.

AZANE RECEIVES DNV APPROVAL FOR AMMONIA BUNKERING TERMINALS

Aug 23, 2022

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The Azane ammonia bunkering terminal approval from DNV is a major milestone in establishing the safety protocol for the bunkering of ammonia, enabling the uptake of ammonia as fuel to decarbonise the maritime industry.

AZANE Fuel Solutions

Aug 3, 2022

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AZANE Fuel Solutions is the world’s first provider of turn-key, flexible ammonia-fuel bunkering solutions. Based in Norway, the company is a Joint Venture between Amon Maritime and ECONNECT Energy.

Meet the ECONNECT Summer 2022 Interns

Jul 20, 2022

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A conversation with the ECONNECT Energy Summer 2022 interns: Andreas Gudbrandsen, Sebastian Kaland and Ida Sandtorp.

How does shipping CO₂ for carbon capture work?

Jun 29, 2022

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Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) transport is the intermediary step in the carbon capture value chain, where CO₂ shipping is increasingly playing a more important role in global decarbonisation efforts via transport for CO₂ storage or utilisation. Although technical challenges remain in CO₂ shipping, the technologies for transport are maturing, making the business case more favourable for widespread adoption.

Mooring and Hydrodynamics for Jettyless Systems: A Conversation with Dr. Jikun You

Jun 1, 2022

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A conversation with ECONNECT Energy's Senior Marine Manager Dr. Jikun You about the importance of hydrodynamics and mooring to inform jettyless IQuay system design.

ECONNECT Energy Creates Ground-Breaking Modelling Tool for Floating Pipe Technology

May 11, 2022

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ECONNECT Energy, with input from SINTEF Energy Research, have collaborated to address the knowledge gaps related to fluid dynamics in floating, flexible cryogenic pipes for the marine-based distribution of fluids with a proprietary fluid dynamic modelling tool.

ECONNECT Energy to deploy jettyless technology for Southeast Asia’s first green ammonia export project

Apr 28, 2022

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ECONNECT Energy and The Green Solutions (TGS) have signed a commercial agreement to export green ammonia from Tra Vinh production plant in Vietnam via proprietary jettyless infrastructure.

Yara International Pre-Orders 15 Ammonia Bunkering Barges from AZANE Fuel Solutions to Launch World's First Carbon-Free Bunkering Network

Apr 1, 2022

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Yara International and Azane Fuel Solutions have signed a commercial agreement to establish a carbon-free ammonia fuel bunker network in Scandinavia. The ammonia bunker terminals will be designed and constructed by Azane Fuel Solutions and delivered to Yara. As one of the world's largest ammonia producers, the global fertilizer company Yara, will use its position to deliver green ammonia to the shipping industry.

ECONNECT Energy Welcomes New Board Member Torkel Halmø

Mar 23, 2022

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ECONNECT Energy is delighted to welcome Torkel Halmø to the Board of Directors. Torkel not only brings a wealth of business and finance experience from the private and public sectors, but he has maintained a keen interest in the growth and commercialisation of ECONNECT for many years.

Women in Energy Part I: Miriam Wennberg

Mar 15, 2022

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This first interview in a two-part series features Founder and CFO Miriam Wennberg in a discussion about her personal journey in a male-dominated industry, the importance of diversity in the energy transition and advice for supporting a more equal and inclusive workplace.

Jettyless Terminals: Accelerating Alternative LNG Import to Europe

Mar 8, 2022

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This article explores the benefits of jettyless import terminals as a rapid and cost-efficient solution to secure greater energy independence in the EU.

Q & A with ECONNECT Energy's Chief Innovation Officer Stian Magnusson

Mar 3, 2022

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One of the ECONNECT Energy co-founders and "patent prolific" colleagues leads the company’s efforts to continuously innovate, push boundaries, and deliver future-ready technology. The ECONNECT blog interviews CIO Stian Magnusson to discuss the innovations you can expect to see from ECONNECT in 2022.

SINTEF and ECONNECT Energy Create Ground-breaking Modelling for Floating Pipe Technology

Feb 15, 2022

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SINTEF Energy Research and ECONNECT Energy have developed a novel computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling tool to predict LNG, ammonia and liquid carbon dioxide flow rates in floating, flexible cryogenic pipes.

Carbon Capture: How Does it Work?

Feb 8, 2022

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We’ve all heard about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and the climate benefits that can be achieved by using this technology. But what exactly is CCS, and how does the technology sequester carbon emissions?

ECONNENT Energy Welcomes New Project Director Dag Thorvaldsen

Nov 23, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy is delighted to welcome new Project Director Dag Thorvaldsen to the growing team.

ECONNECT Energy to deliver jettyless LNG transfer system to global energy company

Nov 9, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy signs a contract with an undisclosed global energy company to deliver LNG transfer technology featuring a modular and innovative fast-track infrastructure solution for offshore applications. ECONNECT Energy will provide a proprietary transfer system between an offshore LNG facility to a permanently moored floating storage, for a variety of extreme metocean conditions.

The Benefits of Gas-to-Power

Nov 3, 2021

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Natural gas will continue to play a central role in the energy mix, but how is it used to produce power, and what are the benefits?

The Environmental and Social Benefits of "Jettyless" Infrastructure

Sep 21, 2021

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Here we explore the several environmental and social benefits of replacing conventional marine loading and offloading jetties with "jettyless" infrastructure.

ECONNECT Energy awarded Green Platform Award from the Norwegian Government for World’s first green ammonia bunkering terminal

Sep 2, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy's Azane Fuel Solutions’ first project “Ammonia Fuel Bunkering Network”, which will build a green ammonia bunkering terminal, has been awarded NOK 89 million (EUR 8,600,000) through the Norwegian Green Platform Initiative, as announced by Minister of Climate and Environment in Norway, Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn.

How do IMO 2020 regulations impact the LNG market?

Aug 20, 2021

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Due to IMO 2020 regulations, shipping actors are looking into methods of reducing sulfur emissions, which will increase demand for lower carbon fuel sources, such as LNG. Here we investigate the impact of the IMO policy on the global LNG market.

Ammonia – what is it, and how can it be applied to the energy and shipping sectors?

Aug 3, 2021

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To decarbonise the shipping sector, ammonia (NH3) is seen as a promising alternative to current marine fuels. Ammonia has many applications; apart from agricultural, industrial and marine fuel use, ammonia can also be used for the energy storage of electricity produced by renewables.

ECONNECT Energy and Amon Maritime launch Azane Fuel Solutions to deliver ammonia bunkering terminals

Jul 20, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy and Amon Maritime announce the launch of joint venture – Azane Fuel Solutions. The new company will fill an existing gap in the ammonia fuel value chain by developing ammonia ship bunkering infrastructure technology, products and services.

ECONNECT Energy, Naturgy and Gasum Complete LNG Delivery With the Floating, Jettyless IQuay

May 27, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy conducted an offshore marine LNG delivery with the IQuay™ patented jettyless transfer system (previously called UTS) in Norway together with Spanish utility company Naturgy Energy Group, and Finnish energy company Gasum.

Discussion with Fahrenheit 212 about Sustainability in Energy

May 5, 2021

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Fahrenheit 212 has a discussion with ECONNECT Energy Sustainability Lead on how the oil & gas industry is evolving, diversifying portfolios with renewable and hybrid solutions.

ECONNECT Energy offers LNG, renewables solutions for Indonesia

Apr 20, 2021

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Petromindo.com features ECONNECT Energy's floating IQuay solution.

Connect LNG becomes ECONNECT Energy

Apr 7, 2021

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Connect LNG changes name to ECONNECT Energy to reflect a broader focus on clean energy transfer solutions.

Our business development associate: Lars Thoresen Haug

Feb 23, 2021

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ECONNECT is proud to introduce Lars Thoresen Haug, our technically-astute business development associate.

A Greener Future: Major Differences Between Gas and Oil

Feb 17, 2021

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A shift from oil to gas is necessary for a greener future. Gas is increasingly attractive for its low carbon emissions, low sulfur content, high energy density and availability. While many carbon-based fuels have faced declining demands in recent years, liquified natural gas (LNG) is globally one of the fastest growing fuels today.

Equinor

Feb 8, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy in partnership with Equinor conducted a physical wave operation to demonstrate the safe connection in waves, between the IQuay jettyless transfer system, La Santa Maria, to an Equinor-chartered gas carrier. The operation demonstrated the ability of the IQuay to withstand challenging weather without compromising safe and effective operations. The full-scale operation measured both the performance of the vacuum attachment system and the IQuay motion in waves, as well as a towing operation in significant swell.

ECONNECT hires Sustainability Lead

Feb 4, 2021

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ECONNECT is pleased to announce that Danielle Murphy-Cannella has joined our team as Sustainability Lead.

Sustainable Development Goals and ECONNECT Energy

Feb 2, 2021

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The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Paris Agreement on climate change provide a pathway for a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable future for people and the planet. Answering the call of the SDGs has never been more urgent. Luckily, recent trends have de-mystified both understanding and achieving the SDGs for the private sector.

ECONNECT Hires New Director of Sales and Business Development

Jan 29, 2021

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As a new year starts, ECONNECT Energy is pleased to announce that the company is growing – we warmly welcome Bjarne Eia as Director of Sales and Business Development.

How Does Regasification of LNG Work?

Jan 26, 2021

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Liquefied natural gas must be regasified to be used as fuel, power generation, for heating, cooking etc.. This process can be done in different ways, which is explained in the article.

What will the future LNG infrastructure and technology look like?

Jan 1, 2021

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Innovation keeps the LNG world in constant motion. This article discusses how and why we can expect LNG infrastructure and technology to change in the future.

Economics of the LNG Value Chain

Nov 24, 2020

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Knowledge of the economics of the LNG value chain is key to effectively manage financial risk in LNG projects. LNG is now so cheap that incentives for fuel-switching are no longer on the critical line to secure future adoption of natural gas from coal and oil. Nevertheless, adequate allocation of volumes and the establishment of associated agreements between suppliers, buyers and other relevant stakeholders needs to be configured in a manner favoring natural gas in the long run.

Floating Jettyless vs Fixed Infrastructure

Nov 12, 2020

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Here we will discuss the most traditional methods of transferring LNG and other fluids from ship to shore, comparing it to floating jettyless transfer systems.

How do LNG Ships Work?

Oct 30, 2020

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This article explains some of the key aspects of transporting LNG by ship.

How Does an LNG Plant Work?

Oct 20, 2020

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Natural gas needs to be liquefied at an LNG plant in order to be shipped. This article explains how this key link in the LNG value chain works.

Construction of an LNG jetty

Oct 13, 2020

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A jetty often serves as the marine infrastructure of an LNG terminal. Below, follows a breakdown of the different components and aspects of constructing an LNG jetty.

Saldanha Bay

Sep 23, 2020

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The LNG industry needs to keep evolving to keep up with competing energy sources. Floating LNG transfer systems can enable new energy markets. We explore the import infrastructure available along South Africa’s coastline and how improvements can be made to strengthen the country’s energy industry.

Naturgy

Jul 3, 2020

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In 2017 ECONNECT Energy (then Connect LNG) and Naturgy Energy Group S.A. (then Gas Natural Fenosa) made history with the world's first transfer of LNG with the IQuay jettyless transfer system.

Opportunities within an over-supplied LNG market

Jun 17, 2020

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In recent years the excess supply of LNG, deregulation of markets, new hub-based pricing structures and technological developments have resulted in the emergence of new and complex trading patterns being driven by a dynamically changing global market that is also opening emerging new opportunities.

Instant LNG to Indonesia

May 25, 2020

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Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with a population of over 250 million, where the majority is located on five major islands and about 30 smaller groups. The nation is the largest energy consumer in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), accounting for more than 36% of the region's energy demand.

Jettyless Opportunities in a Global LNG Market

Feb 9, 2020

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Traditionally, economies of scale led natural gas to predominantly be distributed through pipelines or shipped as LNG by massive carriers moored to expensive jetties, restricting the supply of LNG to locations of large demand.

Carbon Capture and Storage: decarbonising systems during the energy transition

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Carbon capture is an important measure to reduce carbon emissions to the atmosphere by capturing CO₂, and either utilizing it or storing it several kilometres underground. Carbon capture has existed for many years already, but at a relatively small scale. Our current global systems will continue to produce too much CO₂, and solutions to handle it elsewise must be considered.

With proprietary technology suitable for ammonia, CO₂, hydrogen, LNG, and more, ECONNECT Energy is engaged in international projects:

Serving the upstream, midstream, downstream and bunkering sectors;
Decarbonising shipping, power generation and mobility;
Where affordable and agile solutions are required;
In environmentally and socially fragile areas with low-footprint technology.

We are dedicated to fulfilling your project goals and de-risking your marine infrastructure

ECONNECT Energy was founded to address the challenges and inefficiencies of traditional LNG offloading methods from ship to shore. Our core offerings remove the need for fixed and permanent infrastructure, such as quays, jetties, trestle structures and loading platforms, and our technology also transfers ammonia and liquid CO₂.
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Dredging and marine construction, which are both expensive and damaging to coastal areas, can be eliminated with ECONNECT Energy’s floating jettyless transfer solution.

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Apply for ECOnnect´s Summer 2024 Internship Program

Visit us at Hannover Messe 2024, 21.-26. april

ECOnnect in the jury for the Norwegian Export Prize 2024

A closer look at Methane

ECOnnect Energy Announces Key Role in "Project Green" – Revolutionizing Clean E-fuel Production in Africa

ECOnnect advances global LNG access with jettyless IQuay units for NFE’s Fast LNG Projects

ECOnnect Energy awarded pre-FEED study for jettyless ammonia transfer solution in Australia

Yara and Navigator Holdings Ltd. Lead Investment Into Azane Fuel Solutions To Realize World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Solution

ECOnnect Energy part of Norwegian-Vietnamese Collaboration for Clean Energy Future

Iverson eFuels AS and ECOnnect Energy Collaborate on Innovative Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Plant in Sauda

Meet the ECOnnect Energy Summer 2023 Interns

Perspectives on Corporate Sustainability in the Maritime sector

Employee Spotlight - Jikun You

Employee spotlight – Yulia Guliaieva

ECOnnect Energy wins prestigious award – "Export Prize 2023 - Newcomer of the year"

ECOnnect Energy: From NTNU to changing the game within clean energy

TES and ECOnnect Energy to fast-track energy import to Wilhelmshaven in record time

ECONNECT Energy to deliver two jettyless IQuay units to New Fortress Energy

AZANE RECEIVES DNV APPROVAL FOR AMMONIA BUNKERING TERMINALS

AZANE Fuel Solutions

Meet the ECONNECT Summer 2022 Interns

How does shipping CO₂ for carbon capture work?

Mooring and Hydrodynamics for Jettyless Systems: A Conversation with Dr. Jikun You

ECONNECT Energy Creates Ground-Breaking Modelling Tool for Floating Pipe Technology

ECONNECT Energy to deploy jettyless technology for Southeast Asia’s first green ammonia export project

Yara International Pre-Orders 15 Ammonia Bunkering Barges from AZANE Fuel Solutions to Launch World's First Carbon-Free Bunkering Network

ECONNECT Energy Welcomes New Board Member Torkel Halmø

Women in Energy Part I: Miriam Wennberg

Jettyless Terminals: Accelerating Alternative LNG Import to Europe

Q & A with ECONNECT Energy's Chief Innovation Officer Stian Magnusson

SINTEF and ECONNECT Energy Create Ground-breaking Modelling for Floating Pipe Technology

Carbon Capture: How Does it Work?

ECONNENT Energy Welcomes New Project Director Dag Thorvaldsen

ECONNECT Energy to deliver jettyless LNG transfer system to global energy company

The Benefits of Gas-to-Power

The Environmental and Social Benefits of "Jettyless" Infrastructure

ECONNECT Energy awarded Green Platform Award from the Norwegian Government for World’s first green ammonia bunkering terminal

How do IMO 2020 regulations impact the LNG market?

Ammonia – what is it, and how can it be applied to the energy and shipping sectors?

ECONNECT Energy and Amon Maritime launch Azane Fuel Solutions to deliver ammonia bunkering terminals

ECONNECT Energy, Naturgy and Gasum Complete LNG Delivery With the Floating, Jettyless IQuay

Discussion with Fahrenheit 212 about Sustainability in Energy

ECONNECT Energy offers LNG, renewables solutions for Indonesia

Connect LNG becomes ECONNECT Energy

Our business development associate: Lars Thoresen Haug

A Greener Future: Major Differences Between Gas and Oil

Equinor

ECONNECT hires Sustainability Lead

Sustainable Development Goals and ECONNECT Energy

ECONNECT Hires New Director of Sales and Business Development

How Does Regasification of LNG Work?

What will the future LNG infrastructure and technology look like?

Economics of the LNG Value Chain

Floating Jettyless vs Fixed Infrastructure

How do LNG Ships Work?

How Does an LNG Plant Work?

Construction of an LNG jetty

Saldanha Bay

Naturgy

Opportunities within an over-supplied LNG market

Instant LNG to Indonesia

Jettyless Opportunities in a Global LNG Market

Carbon Capture and Storage: decarbonising systems during the energy transition

A selection of our customers and industry partners

We are dedicated to fulfilling your project goals and de-risking your marine infrastructure

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