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Hitachi, GE Vernova eye building small nuclear reactors in Southeast Asia
Energy Partners already building 300-megawatt unit in Ontario, Canada Hitachi is looking to seize upon growing momentum for introducing nuclear power in Southeast Asia. (Photo by Nanami Sato) TOKYO — Hitachi has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Vernova for the development of next-generation small modular reactors in Southeast Asia, the Japanese industrial machinery […]
Nissan, Honda jump into Japan classic sports car restoration boom
Automobiles Automakers step up refurbishing services and replacement parts for new 80s and 90s models A Nissan GT-R model is restored to its full glory of three decades ago. (Photo by Akinobu Masubuchi) TOKYO — Japanese automakers are getting serious about repairing and restoring older cars as the global fad for well-loved models from the ’80s and ’90s […]
Iran lets two gas tankers sail to India through Hormuz
Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a rare exception to the Iranian blockade that has disrupted global energy supplies. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the strait under […]
Cyprus aims for gas exports by 2028 as MidEast conflict heightens supply tensions
Cyprus could begin producing natural gas for export as early as 2028, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said, potentially strengthening Europe’s push to diversify its energy sources as the Middle East conflict tightens focus on supply. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 Turmoil in the Persian Gulf has raised concerns about energy transits through […]
Yang Ming to order six new LNG dual-fuel containerships
Baird Maritime – International 03/13/2026 4:18 pm – Updated 9 hours ago 1 Min Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced that its board of directors approved a plan to purchase six 13,000 TEU class LNG dual-fuel vessels. Internal Pages – Super (728×90) – Position 14 These new vessels are intended to replace older ships […]
DEME signs 25-year concession to manage Brazilian port channel
Baird Maritime – International 03/13/2026 3:49 pm – Updated 9 hours ago 2 Min DEME and FTS Participações Societárias signed a contract on March 12 for a 25-year concession to manage the access channel at the Brazilian port of Paranaguá. The agreement was finalised with Brazil’s National Secretariat of Ports and the National Waterway Transportation […]