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Sulina channel is one of the three arms of the Danube, through which the river outflows into the Black Sea. At the same time, this is an important navigation waterway, since it is the main entrance from the Black Sea in the seventh Pan-European transportation corridor, represented by the Maine-Rhine-Danube navigation system. Hence, high navigation traffic is noticed, which was significantly increased in the last years. On the other hand, this area often faces severe weather conditions with high gradients in the en...

Global climate change and the need to transition to clean energy sources have brought green hydrogen to the forefront of regional and international energy strategies. Green hydrogen offers a low-carbon solution that can support decarbonization in the heavy industries, transportation, and industry sectors, and renewable energy sources can be integrated into its production. The Danube River is one of the primary hydrological axes in Central and Southeastern Europe, playing a strategic role in the region's energy and...

One of the most significant inland waterway corridors on the continent, the Danube River, spans 2,850 kilometers across ten European nations, serving as a vital link between Western and Eastern Europe. Its ports serve as key hubs for the movement of goods, energy resources, and passengers, linking inland navigation with rail, road, and maritime transport routes. This paper provides a comprehensive and detailed assessment of the entire Danube port network, combining geographical, economic, and operational perspecti...

Hydrogen integration represents a promising strategy for decarbonizing Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) operations, which traditionally rely on gas turbines and diesel generators. This study proposes a hybrid FPSO concept combining renewable energy generation with onboard hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. The system emphasizes green hydrogen produced by renewable-powered electrolysis of desalinated seawater, supported by blue hydrogen from associated gas reforming with carbon capture...

The paper will provide an overview of platforms and their impact in the context of climate change on the seas and oceans. It discusses the types of platforms, and the technologies used to improve performance in the face of severe weather and sea level rise. The proposed work emphasizes the importance of integrating innovative solutions to improve the offshore industry. Analysis conducted so far highlight different types of platforms, classified according to their specific use and structural characteristics, highli...

As the offshore oil and gas industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units are emerging as critical platforms for implementing clean energy innovations. This paper explores the potential for integrating renewable energy sources such as offshore wind, solar photovoltaic, and wave energy with advanced energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen-based systems, within FPSO operations. The hybridization of power gen...