by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to
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Back TO HOMEBiofuel Struggles to Gain Traction in the Americas
by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Liquide Receives EU Support to Develop the First Large-Scale Project for the Production, Liquefaction, and Distribution of Low Carbon and Renewable Hydrogen from Ammonia
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of 110 million euros from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen derived from ammonia.
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Tanjung Pelepas Wraps up First Methanol Bunkering Operation
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has completed the first methanol bunkering operation for a Maersk dual-fuel methanol container vessel. -- The container vessel, named Antonia Maersk, is
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Riga Will Produce Renewable Fuel for the Baltic Market
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Conducts end-to-end Sustainability Certification Pilot for Liquefied Bio-methane Bunkering
(Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners have conducted a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) on 19 October 2024. A total
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Verso Energy Plans to Build a Hydrogen Plant in Oulu
(Business Oulu) French company Verso Energy is reserving a site for a new plant to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels at the Port of Oulu, northern Finland. -- Verso Energy has already launched several projects in France to build hydrogen and
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Towngas and CPN Sign Green Methanol Distribution MOU to Promote Hong Kong as a Green Port
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Company Limited (CPN) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties agreed to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop domestic and international green
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Government of Canada Invests in Clean Technology and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Marine Industry in Ontario
(Transport Canada) Canadians are seeing the effects of climate change, and that’s why we’re building a green economy, establishing green shipping corridors and reducing emissions at our ports, by investing in green shipping corridors. Today, the President of the Treasury Board and
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Transnet National Ports Authority Pilots Usage of Cleaner Fuels on Its Tugboat Fleet
(Port News) Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated tugboat fleet, according to the company's release. The RFI has invited interested parties
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
SINTEF Ocean and GCMD Partnerships Strengthen Global Collaboration for Maritime Decarbonisation
(Global Center for Marine Decarbonization) Reducing energy consumption and replacing fossil with renewable fuels within the maritime sector is a large and global challenge. Governments, industries and research organisations globally have been actively exploring green solutions. In order to further accelerate
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Singapore Methanol and Global Energy Shake Hands on Sustainable Marine Fuel Solutions
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Global Energy Overseas, a subsidiary of Global Energy International, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Methanol to advance sustainable maritime fuel solutions. -- The MoU will see the two companies combine their expertise to
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuella Reveals Second Green Ammonia Project in Brazil
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian green hydrogen and ammonia company Fuella has signed an agreement with the Port of Pecém to develop a large-scale green ammonia project in Pecém, in the State of Ceará, in Brazil. -- Under the agreement signed
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Changes Name, Rebrands as ‘Moeve’
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa announced Oct. 30 its name change to Moeve, marking what the company called a historic milestone in its transformation. This change, according to the company, positions Moeve as a leader in the European energy transition
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
China Classification Society (CCS) Signed A Research Cooperation Agreement with Weichai Singapore Pte. Ltd., Nanyang Technological University and Pinnacle Marine
(China Classification Society) On October 10, 2024, China Classification Society (CCS) Singapore Branch signed a four-party research cooperation agreement with Weichai Singapore Pte. Ltd. (referred to as “Weichai Singapore”), Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (referred to as “MESD”), and Pinnacle Marine (referred
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Singapore Offers Big Incentives for Cleaner Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is updating its Green Ship Program, offering incentives for Singapore-registered vessels using low- and zero-emission fuel technologies, starting January 1, 2025. Ships that adopt zero-emission engines, like
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Hamburg and Shanghai Ports to Create Green Shipping Corridor
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor. As informed, the MOU, inked on October 22, aims
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Targets More Ports for Marine Biofuel Sales
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Marine fuel trading house KPI OceanConnect is looking to offer biofuel for bunkering at more ports, in view of higher demand as FuelEU regulations kick in next year, a senior executive said on the sidelines of SIBCON 2024 this
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelEU to Power Shipping’s Fast Growing Biofuels Demand
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Head of International Shipping Regulator Says Industry Must Do More to Cut Carbon Pollution
by Peter Prengaman (Associated Press) For years, the international shipping industry has been criticized for making little progress in reducing the carbon-belching pollution released from the fuels that vessels use in moving most of the cargo that people use every day,
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Announces Two New Stakeholders
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) announces two new stakeholders that support the use of sustainable fuels to improve the state’s air quality and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The additions are Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, and
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Arkas Bunker Starts Supplying Bio24F Bunker Fuel in Türkiye
(Manifold Times) Firm refuelled Arkas Line’s container vessel, “Matilde A” with Bio24F biofuel, made by blending 24% ISCC-certified used cooking oil with 76% fuel oil. -- Arkas Bunker on Tuesday (1 October) said it has started to supply biofuel to the maritime
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Svitzer Makes Battery-Methanol Newbuild Debut
(Splash 247.com) Danish towage operator Svitzer has placed an order for what it says is the world’s first battery-methanol tug. The Copenhagen-based group with more than 450 vessels has contracted the Turkish shipyard Uzmar to build the unit, which will feature a
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Us First Approval in Principle for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel - Targeting Commercial Operations by 2030 to Decarbonize the Maritime Industry -
(Sumitomo Corporation) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services (collectively the “Parties”) announced today the United States’ First Approval in Principle ("AiP") for the initial design of ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (*1) ／AB-ATB) from ABS.
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Begins Supply of Marine Biofuels to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at Port of Barcelona
(Cepsa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, announced Aug. 29 that it has undertaken its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels for the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona. Further supplies have been confirmed
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Vessel Electrification, Biodiesel Form Backbone of Port of Detroit’s Net-Zero Plans
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) Vessels, lorries and cargo-handling equipment will be converted to run on biodiesel and renewable electricity at one of North America’s Great Lakes’ busiest ports -- Biofuels and electrification will be introduced for vessels within the Port of Detroit after
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Proman Steps up Methanol Refuelling at Point Lisas, Trinidad, as Orders for Methanol-Fuelled Ships Accelerate
(Proman) With 2 ships refuelling this month, 12,500 MT of methanol fuel will have been supplied by Proman to vessels in Trinidad in the past 12 months, demonstrating its potential as a methanol bunkering hub -- Stena Prosperous was refuelled in the port
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
New Collaboration to Transform Risavika into a Hub for Green Ammonia
(Iverson) During Arendalsuka, Iverson eFuels signed a partnership agreement with Stavangerregionen Havn (Port of Stavanger), ASCO Norge, and St1 to make green ammonia available in the Stavanger region. This partnership will help reduce emissions in the shipping industry. "Green ammonia has the
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Agunsa Introduces UCOME Bunker Blends in Argentina
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Argentina, maritime services company Agunsa reports it is offering UCOME biofuel blends in Argentina. Agunsa’s subsidiary Total Bunkering, in partnership with a leading biodiesel producer in Argentina, can blend biodiesel into very low sulfur fuel
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay Powers up with 100% Renewable Energy
(Montreal Port Authority) The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is pleased to announce that since January 1, 2024, the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay has been surpassing a carbon footprint milestone it set by opting for a new energy supply solution.
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
OCI Global and TankMatch Complete Green Methanol Bunkering Op in Rotterdam
(Manifold Times) Both bunkered X-Press Feeders containership “Eco Maestro” with green methanol, supplied by OCI Fuels, using barge “MTS Experience” on 28 July. -- TankMatch on Monday (5 August) said it accomplished a successful green methanol bunker operation with OCI Global in
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Hueneme Partners with STAX Engineering “Breaking Waves” with Emissions Capture and Control Project
(Port of Hueneme) The Port of Hueneme, a vital gateway for international trade and a leader in environmental stewardship, is proud to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with STAX Engineering, a leader in maritime emissions capture and control. Together, they are revolutionizing emissions
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
JSW Infrastructure Envisions Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Plants for Future Port Growth
(Manurfacturing Today) ... JSW Infrastructure Ltd is considering the establishment of green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities at the ports to venture into the new and growing green energy market. Joint Managing Director Arun Maheshwari stressed that the company is looking
July 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Lhyfe and Elyse Energy Plan to Produce e-Methanol from Green Hydrogen to Decarbonise Maritime Transport
(Lhyfe/ActUsNewsWire) Elyse Energy becomes Lhyfe's first project partner following its selection under a call for expression of interest by Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port in November 2023 -- Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), one of the world's pioneers in the production of green hydrogen, today
July 19, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Launches First-ever Hydrogen Hub with $12.6 Billion Deal
by Clare Fieseler (Political Pro Energywire) The California hub known as ARCHES plans to produce "clean" hydrogen at 10 sites for energy projects around the state. -- The Department of Energy signed a $12.6 billion agreement Wednesday with a California hydrogen hub,
July 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Banle Energy Successfully Completed Port Klang’s First B24 Biofuel Bunkering Services in Malaysia
(Banle Energy/CBL International Ltd./Globe Newswire) The Global Green Marine Fuel Market Anticipated to Grow to USD 201.35 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.4% from 2023-2030 -- On June 28 and July 10, 2024, Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Monjasa and FAMOIL Expand Biofuels Logistics in South America and Complete First Supply Operation in Peru
(Monjasa) On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
HHLA Opens Yydrogen Test Field in the Port of Hamburg
(HHLA) Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Voltalia and TAQA Arabia Sign Framework Agreement for Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Cluster in Egypt
by Kanika Singh (Solar Quarter) Voltalia, a global leader in renewable energies, and its partner TAQA Arabia have signed a framework agreement during the Egypt-EU Investment Conference 2024, held on June 29-30 in Cairo. The conference was held under the auspices
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Waiver Reinstated at Port of Gangavaram for Vessels Using Green Bunker Fuels
(Manifold Times) Port will offer a 50% waiver on port dues only for vessels using green marine fuels such as LNG, ammonia, hydrogen or electrical power as their main propulsion source, according to GAC. -- Adani Ports and Logistics has reinstated a
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Seattle’s 10-Year Deal with Carnival Includes Biofuel Demonstration Project
(Manifold Times) Port and Carnival will collaborate on a non-fossil fuel demonstration project and study to identify the end-to-end challenges and opportunities for using sustainable maritime fuels at scale in Seattle. -- The Port of Seattle Commission on Tuesday (25 June) said
July 01, 2024 Read Full Article
‘All These Problems Are Solvable’: Great Lakes Shipping Fights to Cut Emissions
by Stephen Starr (The Guardian) ... “Evolving technology and energy choices [and] vessel designs that impact how existing ships can be retrofitted to accommodate different fuel options” are among the significant challenges vessel owners face in their decarbonizing efforts, Mark Fisher
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Sohar Port Receives First Shipment of Biofuel for Use in Marine Tug Operations
(Times of Oman) Sohar Port received the first shipment of biofuel to begin the experimental phase of using this fuel in tug and barge operations in cooperation with “Svitzer” Company, “Woqod” Company, and “Hormuz Marine” Company. Through these operations, the Port of
June 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Exolum Will Invest 20 Million Euros in the Construction of a New Terminal for Storage of Biofuel and Other Bulk Liquid Products in the Port of Bilbao
(Exolum) -Planned to be operational in 2027, the facility will enable the receipt, storage, blending and dispatch of biofuels and other alternative fuels and oil -The new terminal will be connected to the port, thus enabling vessel entry and departure operations, as
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
California Can Lead the World to Reduce Emissions from Ocean Cargo Ships, Lower Climate Impacts, and Improve Air Quality around Ports
(Berkeley Public Policy The Goldman School) Two reports co-released today by Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California Berkeley and Energy & Environmental Research Associates delve into policy changes and technology to decarbonize ocean going vessels. Non-profit Pacific Environment commissioned
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Collaboration between Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam The Hague Airport for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Port of Rotterdam) On the first day of the World Hydrogen Summit in Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a letter of intent for the further development of supply chains for sustainable fuels, such
May 20, 2024 Read Full Article
One of the World’s Largest Biofuel Plants Is Planned in Malmö
(CMP) Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) and Green2x have entered into a partnership with the focus on the design, establishment, and operation of one of the world’s largest biofuel plants to date at CMP’s terminals in the port of Malmö. The establishment
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Successful Propulsion and Manoeuvrability Trials by Fortescue’s Dual-fuelled Ammonia-Powered Vessel in the Port of Singapore
(Fortescue/MPA Singapore) Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials
May 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Antwerp-Bruges and Namport to Invest in Hydrogen and Ammonia Export Hub
(World Cargo News) Port of Antwerp-Bruges partners with Namport to develop a EUR 250M hydrogen export hub in Walvis Bay, leveraging Namibia’s solar energy advantage. -- The Port of Antwerp-Bruges collaborates with Namport, a state-owned Namibian port operator, to establish a hydrogen
May 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Bunker Holdiing and SyntexNRG Announce Green Methanol Supply Agreement
(Bankers Capital International/EIN Presswire) Bunker and SyntexNRG to focus on decarbonization of maritime industry. -- Bunker Holding A/S, one of the world's leading marine fuel suppliers, and SyntexNRG Inc., a renewable fuels and technology development company, today (May 7, 2024) announced that they have entered
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
SAS and Inter Terminals Invest in Infrastructure for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(SAS) Inter Terminals Sweden, in collaboration with SAS, is expanding its aviation fuel facility in the Port of Gävle by converting tanks from conventional fossil heating oil storage to a blending and storage facility for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAS has set
May 03, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America Celebrate Launch of World's First 'Tri-gen' Production System at the Port of Long Beach
(Toyota/PR Newswire) FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water; Marks Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity; Both light-duty and Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell
May 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Peninsula Adds Chemical Tanker Aalborg to Supply in the Port of Barcelona
(P:eninsula 360) Peninsula, the leading independent global marine energy supplier, is proud to announce the introduction of the Aalborg, an IMO II chemical tanker dedicated to sustainable fuel distribution in the Western Mediterranean. The Aalborg is capable of supplying 100% biofuels
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Evos Join up for Green Methanol Storage in Spain and the Netherlands
(Cepsa) o Under the partnership, green methanol to be produced by Cepsa will be stored at Evos’ facilities in the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam. The agreement also provides for the storage of green ammonia at Evos’ facilities in Algeciras The partnership
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Astrid Mærsk Arrives in Shanghai for First Green Methanol Bunkering in China, in Partnership with SIPG
(Maersk) Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel "Astrid Mærsk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China. This historic
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
ResourceWise (Formerly Prima Markets) Partners with ENGINE for Bio-Bunker Indexes, Now Available on Prima CarbonZero Platform
(ResourceWise/CISION) ResourceWise, formerly Prima Markets, expands its coverage of low-carbon fuels into marine biofuels with this strategic data partnership. — In an inspiring stride towards greener marine operations, ResourceWise and ENGINE have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the marine industry's decarbonization
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers Completes First Delivery of B30 Biofuel in Singapore
by Michele Labrut (Seatrade Maritime News) Vitol Bunkers has started operating specialised bunker barge, the Marine Future, in Singapore with its first delivery of B30 biofuel blend. The operation, completed with Marine Future, Vitol’s newly delivered specialised bunker barge, involved delivering a
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä, EBDG Join Forces on Methanol-Fueled Power Barge
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has entered into a collaboration agreement with US-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to further develop EBDG’s clean harbor alternative mobile power (CHAMP) barge design. The floating
March 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $3B into Clean Ports as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda DEADLINE May 28, 2024
(Environmental Protection Agency) EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice -- Today, Feb. 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the $3
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Bio-Oils Begin Construction on the Largest 2G Biofuels Plant in Southern Europe with Investment of 1.2 Billion Euros
(Crepsa) -The facility will double Cepsa's and Bio-Oils' current second-generation biofuels production capacity to 1 million tons -The new plant will begin production in 2026 and is expected to generate 2,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation -2G biofuels, produced
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Varo Partners with Orim Energy to Provide Marine Biofuels in Northern Europe
(Varo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Varo Energy announced Feb. 21 that it is partnering with Orim Energy to provide shipping customers in the Port of Rotterdam—and wider Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region—with marine biofuels. The agreement supports the decarbonization of maritime transportation and inland shipping in Northern
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Shipping Surges on the Great Lakes
by Karen Potratz (Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition/Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel is a readily available solution to decarbonize ports. -- The Great Lakes region is a marine-shipping superpower. Each year thousands of vessels transport 90 million tons of cargo on the five Great
February 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Mabanaft and TUI Cruises Sign MoU for the Supply of Methanol
(Mabanaft) Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises, one of the leading cruise operators, to supply green methanol in the future. The cooperation between Mabanaft and TUI Cruises kicks off with a methanol delivery
January 29, 2024 Read Full Article
DP World Announces Greenest-Ever Year at Southampton after Cutting Net Carbon Emissions by 55%
(DP World) Southampton became the first port in the UK to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) -- DP World’s container terminal at Southampton enjoyed its greenest-ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55%
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk signs MoU with City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical on Development of Green Methanol Bunkering Infrastructure in Yokohama
(Maersk) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced today that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $59 Million to Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Department of Energy (DOE) today released a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $59 million to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) of affordable clean-hydrogen technologies. Projects supported by this funding will reduce
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Mexico Approves Environmental Permits for US$2.2bn Green Methanol Plant
(bnamericas) Planning for the US$2.2bn Pacífico Mexinol facility that will produce net-zero emissions methanol in Topolobampo, in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, is advancing faster than expected. After US ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar disclosed the US investment last weekend, environmental ministry Semarnat just approved construction of the country’s first
December 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Atlantic Area Ports to Explore the Use of Green Hydrogen-Based Technologies
by Ajsa Habibi (Offshore Energy) A consortium of eleven partners from public and private entities from Spain, France, Ireland, and Portugal has kicked off a project that will carry out pilot tests for the application of hydrogen and methanol as an
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
COP28: Singapore's PIL and DP World to Decarbonize Shipping with Biofuel Shipments
by Samyak Pandey, Sampad Nandy and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Collaboration on trial between Jebel Ali Port and destinations within PIL's network; Future expansion into other ports within DP World's global network; Includes other alternative fuels, such as e-LNG, green methanol, green
December 08, 2023 Read Full Article
New Joint Study Looking into Oman-Netherlands Liquid Hydrogen Corridor
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) The Government of Oman and Hydrom have signed an agreement with Port of Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals, and GasLog to jointly study the development of a liquid hydrogen supply chain that will deliver Omani green hydrogen
December 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Tool, Moves Climate Change Performance Measure Forward
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Whole-of-Government Approach to Tackling Climate Change Provides States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations a Clear Framework, Flexibility, and Funding -- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced a finalized performance measure that will provide State Departments of
November 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Creating a Low Carbon Energy Cluster in the 4th Largest Port in Europe
by Joey van Elswijk (Port of Amsterdam) A presentation by Joey van Elswijk, Commercial Manager Renewable Fuels, Port of Amsterdam at World Bio Markets 2023 READ MORE; includes transcript and VIDEO slides
November 10, 2023 Read Full Article
PSA Singapore, Pacific International Lines Expand Collaboration to Decarbonize Global Supply Chain
(Pacific International Lines/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a collective journey towards achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, PSA Singapore (formerly known as the Port of Singapore Authority) and Pacific International Lines announced Nov. 1 that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
November 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with PTL Marine to Supply Renewable Diesel to Marine Customers across California
(Neste) Neste is partnering with PTL Marine to provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the marine sector across the State of California. PTL Marine, a division of Pilot Thomas Logistics, is a leading provider of maritime fuel and lubricants, supplies and last-mile logistics. Through this
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Leading the Way for Green Shipping Corridors in the UK
(Port of Tyne) The Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor project is a collaboration between the Port of Tyne, Arup, Connected Places Catapult, EDF Energy R&D UK, Lloyd’s Register, Newcastle University and the North East LEP.Green shipping corridors, which use zero-emission fuels and
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Harnessing Waste & Advanced Biodiesel: A Sustainable Voyage for the Maritime Sector
by Valerie Ahrens (Bunker Holding Group/Euractiv) ... The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation strategy have set the scene for decades to come, in a critical transition for the shipping industry. ... The EU, as a
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Execution of Memorandum of Understanding with Peninsula, for Joint Development of Ammonia Bunkering in Spain
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President and COO; hereinafter "ITOCHU") has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the marine fuels supplier, Peninsula Petroleum S.L*1 (“Peninsula”) on the Joint Development of Ammonia Bunkering in Spain. Ammonia is advancing as
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
CMA CGM and Maersk Join Forces to Accelerate the Decarbonization of the Shipping Industry
(Maersk) Both CMA CGM and Maersk have set ambitious Net Zero target and invest extensively in the energy transition in shipping. The two leading shipping companies will work together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion. Maersk and
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Royal Caribbean Group Drives Forward Alternative Fuel Use with the Successful Completion of Biofuel Testing
(Royal Caribbean Group/PR Newswire) Royal Caribbean International's Symphony of the Seas is the first in the maritime industry to successfully test and use a biofuel blend in Barcelona to reduce the ship's carbon emissions -- This week, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) laid important groundwork
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Enabling Latin America’s Largest ISCC-Certified Marine Biofuels Supply Chain
(Monjasa) By enabling a sustainable and scalable biofuel option for the maritime industry in Latin America, global top 10 marine fuels supplier, Monjasa, prepares for the changing fuel mix of the future. However, Monjasa still awaits the shift away from biofuel
September 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Liebreich: 'Hydrogen Is Starting to Look Like an Economic Bubble — and Here’s Why'
by Leigh Collins (Hydrogen Insight) ... The use of clean hydrogen in a net-zero world would actually be limited, he (Michael Liebreich, founder of Bloomberg NEF) explained, by the physical properties of the gas; the sheer amount of renewable energy that
September 11, 2023 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Announce Completion of World's First "Tri-gen" Production System
(Toyota Motor North America/PR Newswire) FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water; Marks Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity; Models how fuel cell
September 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Alberta Earmarks $45M for Hydrogen Technology Innovation
(Canadian Biomass Magazine) Alberta’s government is providing $45 million to power new hydrogen technologies that will reduce emissions and create jobs. The new funding will drive cutting-edge and first-of-their-kind hydrogen technologies to be used in production, transmission and distribution, storage, and in
August 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Chevron Completes More than 50 Deliveries of Marine Biofuel to Shipowners in Singapore
(Chevron/Biobased Diesel Daily) Since early 2022, Chevron has completed more than 50 successful biofuels deliveries to global strategic shipowners in the Singapore port, Chevron announced July 5. “The achievement feeds into our goal to help deliver an affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner biofuel that
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
HAROPA PORT & Engie Join Forces to Build the Biggest Renewable Fuels Platform
(HAROPA PORT/ Territorial Department of Le Havre) During her visit of the port of Le Havre on July 27, French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, made official the construction of France's largest industrial-scale renewable and low-carbon fuel platform by HAROPA PORT and Engie. It's
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Will Start Bunkering Green Methanol at OCI Global in Rotterdam
(Port of Rotterdam) OCI Global and X-Press Feeders have signed an agreement to supply the Singapore shipping company's new vessels with green methanol in Rotterdam. The first vessel from X-Press Feeders, a dual-fuelled hybrid vessel, is expected to arrive in Rotterdam during
August 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Successful First Methanol Bunkering Operation in the Port of Singapore
(MPA Singapore) Maersk and Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd have successfully conducted the world’s first ship-to-containership methanol bunkering operation of a Maersk’s container vessel on 27 Jul 2023 at the Raffles Reserved Anchorage in Singapore, with the support of the Maritime
July 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Detroit Shippers Moving toward More Biodiesel
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The shipping industry is turning to biodiesel as a solution to meet carbon reduction goals. The International Maritime Organization has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 and cut emissions by 15 percent this decade. Dr. Robert
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
ENGIE Joins Forces with CMA CGM and Air France-KLM to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Sea and Air Transport by Launching the First Industrial-Scale Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuel Platform in Le Havre
(ENGIE) • ENGIE awarded the Grand Canal project launched by HAROPA PORT on the Gran Canal du Havre for the development of the Salamandre and France KerEAUzen project Development of the Salamandre renewable and low-carbon gas production plant in Le Havre, with
July 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Asia Pacific: bp to Offer First Biofuel Supply in the Port of Wellington
by Lesley Bankes-Hughes (Bunkerspot) bp Marine has announced a long-term supply agreement with transport company StraitNZ, which includes the first supply of marine biofuels in the Port of Wellington, New Zealand, from early 2024. StraitNZ’s network includes Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries that
July 24, 2023 Read Full Article
New Initiative to Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production Adopted by Ministers at Global Energy Summit
(International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)/PR Newswire) The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India. The first-of-its-kind platform brings together the private sector and governments across the energy-maritime value chain to transform maritime transportation
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Regulatory Horizons Council Publishes Tecommendations on the Tegulation of Hydrogen Fuel Propulsion in Maritime Vessels
(U.K. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Chloe Smith MP) Latest report from the RHC, an independent group of scientific, regulatory and industry experts, created to help unleash UK innovation through regulation. -- Regulatory Horizons Council releases key report into benefits of
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
FincoEnergies Ready to Supply Biomethanol to the Maritime Sector, Starting in Port of Amsterdam.
(FincoEnergies) The maritime sector has just become one step closer to clean, emission-free shipping. A collaboration between FincoEnergies and the Port of Amsterdam has resulted in a permit for FincoEnergies to supply biomethanol by truck to maritime consumers within the Amsterdam
July 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Asia Pacific: “K” Line Trials Biodiesel on Tug in Nagoya
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) “K” Line subsidiary, “K” Line Port Service Co., has conducted a demonstration test voyage with the tugboat Aihomaru operating in Nagoya Port using next-generation biodiesel fuel. The biodiesel fuel, which is made from waste cooking oil, was supplied by Toyotsu Energy
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels as a Path to Decarbonization
(Hellenic Shipping News/GAC) Biofuels look set to become the most viable option for widespread adoption as a bunker fuel for commercial shipping. Hydrotreated vegetables, blend-in combustibles and biomethanol are already being used as drop-in power on some ships, with the
June 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Royal Caribbean Group Announces Ground-Breaking Biofuel Testing, Accelerating the Industry's Energy Transition
(Royal Caribbean Group/PR Newswire) Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International's Symphony of the Seas will be at the forefront of alternative fuel use thanks to extended sustainable biofuel tests this summer in Europe -- This summer, Royal Caribbean Group
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
UK First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Handling Terminal to Be Developed on Teesside
(Navigator) -- UK leading independent bulk liquid storage provider, Navigator Terminals, signs comprehensive infrastructure partnership with global renewables project developer, engineering and construction company alfanar. – Under the terms of the agreement Navigator will develop the North Tees rail terminal for
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Provincial Government Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Port of Rotterdam to Cooperate on Green Hydrogen Opportunities
(Executive Council Industry, Energy and Technology for Newfoundland and Laborador) A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Port of Rotterdam. This partnership will encourage the establishment of hydrogen supply chains to support
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Ineratec, Zenith Energy Terminals to Develop Commercial-Scale eFuels Plant in Port of Amsterdam
(Ineratec/Biobased Diesel Daily) Ineratec announced May 4 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zenith Energy Terminals to build a power-to-liquid (PtL) plant in the Port of Amsterdam. The signing took place during a delegation trip to the Netherlands with
May 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Valenciaport, the First Port in the World to Use 4×4 Tractor Trucks Fueled by Green Hydrogen
(Port of Valencia/AltFuels) The Port of Valencia became the first in the world to use a 4×4 tractor truck powered by green hydrogen to move containers within its terminals. This is one more milestone in the roadmap with which the Port
May 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4 Billion Through the Investing in America Agenda for Clean Port Upgrades and Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Improve Air Quality and Protect Public Health
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA announces initial steps to invest new Inflation Reduction Act resources for zero-emission trucks and port upgrades to reduce pollution and advance environmental justice -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the initial steps
May 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Energy Firms Bet Big on German Port as Clean Energy Hub
by Vera Eckert (Reuters) Wilhelmshaven to grow beyond first LNG mover status; Firms to spend more than 5 bln euros in 2026-2030; Wintershall Dea plans to spend 1 bln on two projects; Green hydrogen, ammonia targeted to replace fossil fuels;
April 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Reflecting on the RSB Ports Meeting 2023
(RSB) ... (I)n the beautiful city of Copenhagen, RSB hosted a brand-new event for RSB members and invited stakeholders, in partnership with Maersk, ClimateWorks Foundation, Copenhagen Airports and Topsoe. From 22nd to 23rd March, RSB brought together key stakeholders from across industry and civil society for two days
April 26, 2023 Read Full Article
ONE Biofuel Onboard MOL Endowment
(Maritime Executive) Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the biofuel trial onboard MOL ENDOWMENT. Drop-in biofuel pilot project Conducted as part of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation’s (GCMD) pilot project to establish a quality, quantity and
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Port of Corpus Christi Horizons Clean Hydrogen Hub and Trans Permian H2Hub Merge to Create Integrated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Proposal
(Port of Corpus Christi) The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstration has encouraged both the Port of Corpus Christi Horizons Clean Hydrogen Hub (HCH2) and Trans Permian (Trans Permian) H2Hub to submit full applications through the DOE Regional
February 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuel Capacity Increases at Port as Firms Make Investment Decisions
(Biofuels International) ... The current biofuel production capacity of 2.4 million tons is expected to double in the coming years. ... Neste has taken a final investment decision (FID) for their second renewable fuels plant with a capacity of 1.3
February 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Prio, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and World Fuel Services Successfully Complete the First Tests with Advanced Biofuels, Produced and Supplied in Portugal
(Apetro) -PRIO fuel, ECO Bunkers B30, allows the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fleet to reduce CO 2 emissions by around 30% , that is, 440 tons of CO 2 avoided. -Biofuel produced in Portugal, 100% from waste raw materials. -PRIO supplies at any
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
New Joint Venture to Help Meet Bulk Liquid-Storage Demand in Taiwan
(Stolt-Nielsen/Biobased Diesel Daily) A joint venture between Stolthaven Terminals and Revivegen Environmental Technology Co. Ltd. was made official Jan. 12 at a ceremony with Taiwan Cooperative Bank in Kaohsiung. Stolthaven Revivegen Kaohsiung Terminal Co. Ltd. (SHRVK) will meet growing customer demand for
January 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Niedersachsen Ports Joins Planning Phase of a New Green Gas Jetty in Wilhelmshaven
(Bioenergy International) ... In parallel, Uniper will conduct technical studies that should enable Uniper to import around 2.6 million tonnes of green ammonia per year. This capacity plus the 1 GW electrolysis plant for hydrogen production planned as part of the Uniper
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Port Authority, Industry Partners, Test Low and Zero-Emission Fuels and Technologies at the Port of Vancouver
(Port of Vancouver) At Canada’s largest port, a variety of low– and zero-emission fuels and technologies are being tested in support of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s goal to create a zero-emission port by 2050. -- The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, together with partners from across the port community, are
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Korean Register to Support Development of Methanol Bunkering in Ulsan
(Korean Register) International classification society Korean Register (KR) and Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) have signed an MOU to support methanol-fueled ships and establish the South Korean port as a low-carbon, eco-friendly energy hub. Methanol is a clean burning marine fuel which produces
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Seeks Public Input on Inflation Reduction Act Programs to Fight Climate Change, Protect Health, and Advance Environmental Justice
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced initial public engagement and input opportunities for a subset of new and existing programs funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. These programs, which include funding for air quality projects
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Deal Lets Shipping off the Hook
by Ciarán Cuffe and Jutta Paulus (Greens/EFA/EurActiv) Low targets, few incentives, and a myriad of exemptions have hollowed out the potential of FuelEU Maritime to kickstart the decarbonisation journey of a historically underregulated sector, argue Jutta Paulus and Ciarán Cuffe. ... However,
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
GAUSSIN and Lhyfe Form a Strategic Partnership Aimed at Accelerating the Development of Hydrogen Mobility at Port, Airport and Logistics Sites
(Lhyfe) A strategic partnership for GAUSSIN and Lhyfe -- According to the terms of the MoU signed by GAUSSIN and Lhyfe, the two operators will study the possibility of developing a comprehensive renewable mobility solution combining the hydrogen vehicles of GAUSSIN
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Birth of the Post Fossil Industry: World Energy Grabs the Reins in SAF, Renewable Diesel and Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What in the World is up with World Energy? News has arrived of two massive storylines in the same week from World Energy, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to pay a congratulatory visit and inspiring the
August 24, 2022 Read Full Article
DP World Southampton Is First Port in Britain Tto Replace Diesel with Vegetable Oil and Cuts Net Emissions by Over 80 Per Cent
(Hellenic Shipping News) DP WORLD’S container terminal at Southampton has taken a major step forward in the journey to net zero by becoming the first port in Britain to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
EverWind Fuels to Establish a Regional Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia Reducing Carbon Emissions and Bringing Clean Energy Jobs to Nova Scotia
(EverWind Fuels/CISION PR Newswire) Production of green hydrogen to begin in 2025 at former NuStar Storage Terminal in Point Tupper -- EverWind Fuels LLC ("EverWind"), a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage facilities and transportation assets, has announced
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
GIDARA Energy's Advanced Methanol Rotterdam Will Convert Non-Recyclable Waste into Advanced Biofuels
(GIDARA Energy/Business Insider/PR Newswire) GIDARA Energy and the Port of Rotterdam are pleased to announce GIDARA's next advanced biofuels facility in The Netherlands: Advanced Methanol Rotterdam ("AMR"). Located in the Port of Rotterdam, the plant will convert non-recyclable waste into advanced methanol. The advanced methanol
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
The Port of Cartagena, a European Reference in LNG Transport & Supply
(Port of Cartagena/NGV Journal) With the aim of turning the Port of Cartagena into a European benchmark in the transport of LNG, offering new bunkering or small-scale logistics services, loading and unloading operations carried out by companies such as Repsol and
April 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Argonne Researcher Tests New Approach to Lighten the Carbon Footprint of Locomotives
by Kristen Mally Dean (Argonne National Laboratory) Using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel in internal combustion engines may help reduce greenhouse gases in the rail industry. -- ... Essam El-Hannouny, a principal mechanical engineer at the Department of Energy’s (DOE)
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Port of Zeebrugge Joins Sea-LNG Coalition Adding Expertise in European LNG Port Infrastructure
(Port of Zeebrugge) Move reinforces coalition’s ability to advise on and promote development of EU LNG port infrastructure to further accessibility and innovation in the sector -- SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate LNG’s benefits as a viable marine
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
AGP Expands Port Facility to Export More Soy Meal as Renewable Diesel Drives Crush Capacity up
(Ag Processing/Biobased Diesel Daily) The board of directors of Ag Processing Inc. (AGP) recently approved a major expansion and upgrade of its export facilities at the Port of Grays Harbor in Aberdeen, Washington. The plans include upgrades to its current facilities
March 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Port of Columbia Approved for $15 Million Grant in Support of Strategic Biofuels Project
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Infrastructure improvement grant from the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program will fund carbon negative site improvements -- Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing negative carbon footprint renewable fuels plants, and the Port of Columbia in
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
thyssenkrupp to Install 200 MW Green Hydrogen Facility for Shell in Port of Rotterdam
(thyssenkrupp) thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers has signed a supply contract with Shell for the large-scale project ‘Hydrogen Holland I’ in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Under the contract, thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers will engineer, procure and fabricate a 200 MW
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Station Network for Trucks under Development in the US
(Cyclum/NGV Journal) Cyclum Renewables LLC announced plans to construct a national network of renewable fuel truck stops, with the goal to utilize 100% renewable natural gas, for real green fueling of America’s future transportation industry. Cyclum will be partnering with sister
January 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Signs Slew of Contracts for Renewable Natural Gas
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed additional fuel and infrastructure contracts to meet the growing demand for renewable natural gas (RNG). In the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, Clean Energy’s Adopt-a-Port program with Chevron
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Clean Energy: More Deals to Supply Renewable Natural Gas to Port Fleets
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./NGV Journal) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced additional fuel and infrastructure contracts to meet the growing demand for renewable natural gas. In the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Clean Energy’s Adopt-a-Port program with Chevron continues to
December 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Argent Energy, Port of Amsterdam Jointly Invest 20 Million Euros in Port Facilities
(Port of Amsterdam/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Port of Amsterdam and biodiesel producer Argent Energy Nederland are jointly investing 20 million euros in new port facilities in Amsterdam’s Hornhaven. The development of new port facilities makes it possible to substantially scale up the
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Essar-Run Stanlow Terminals to Invest in Developing Biofuels Storage Hub
(The Hindu Business Line) The new facilities will allow customers to store, blend and distribute bio-fuels suitable for use in the energy transition Essar Group-run Stanlow Terminals Ltd (STL) said on Monday it will invest an undisclosed sum in developing the United
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
What It Will Take to Decarbonize Shipping
by Mike De Socio (GreenBiz) ... Ocean freight might be one of the last things you think about when it comes to the transition to green energy, but the tide is turning — the sector is receiving more attention from corporations
December 11, 2021 Read Full Article
SSA Marine Switches 230-Piece Cargo-Handling Fleet to Renewable Diesel at Port of Long Beach
(Port of Long Beach/Biobased Diesel Daily) SSA Marine, which operates three container terminals at the Port of Long Beach in Southern California, has become the first terminal operator at the port to transition its fossil-fueled cargo-handling equipment fleet to renewable diesel
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
TEPSA Tarragona Gains Authorisation for Biofuel Imports
(Biofuels International) TEPSA Tarragona has been given the green light to import animal by-products for the production of biofuels. Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has authorised the importation of these products into the Port of Tarragona. The authorisation allows
November 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Tepsa Tarragona Getting Ready to Import Animal By-products to Produce Biofuels
(Biofuels Central) Tepsa Tarragona getting ready to import animal by-products to produce biofuels. The company specialized in liquid bulk Tepsa has obtained authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to import animal by-products for the production of biofuels through
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Announces Nearly $8 Million for National Laboratory H2@Scale Projects to Help Reach Hydrogen Shot Goals
(U.S. Department of Energy) Tthe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $8 million for nine cooperative projects that will complement existing H2@Scale efforts and support DOE’s Hydrogen Shot goal to drive down the cost of clean hydrogen by 80% within the decade. The
October 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Cooperation Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Authority in Production Green Hydrogen
(Uniper) Energy company Uniper and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have entered into an agreement for developing the production of green hydrogen at the Uniper location on Maasvlakte. These plans build on the findings of a recent feasibility study and are
September 16, 2021 Read Full Article
NBB: Now Is the Time to Cut Carbon with Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
by Floyd Vergara (National Biodiesel Board/Advanced Clean Tech News) ... However, while other viable solutions are still being developed, biomass-based diesel fuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel are already delivering both emissions reductions and public health benefits today and
September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Enel, Fincantieri to Study Use of Green Hydrogen in Ports, Sea Transport
by Stephen Jewkes (Reuters) Europe's biggest utility Enel (ENEI.MI) has agreed to work with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri (FCT.MI) to find ways to use green hydrogen in ports and long-range sea transport. "The two companies intend to exploit their expertise and know-how in their respective sectors to
August 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Fenix Transitions Port of LA Equipment to Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Blend
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Fenix Marine Services in the Port of Los Angeles has made what it says is one of the largest commitments to environmental sustainability in the maritime sector by fully transitioning its fleet of more than
July 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Total, Engie and CMA CGM Plan First Bio-LNG Production Unit in France
(TotalEnergies/Elengy/NGV Journal) EveRé, operator of the multi-process household waste treatment plant commissioned by Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence; the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics; Elengy, a subsidiary of Engie, operating LNG terminals at Fos-sur-Mer; and TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy
July 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Cooperation and Development Agreement Signed with Greenfield Global - The Port of Montreal Sets Course for Innovative New Green Energy Solutions
(Montreal Port Authority) In response to the global movement to decarbonize the transportation industry, and consistent with its leadership in environmental issues, the Montreal Port Authority continues to evolve towards clean energy, notably green hydrogen, ethanol and methanol. On June 10, it
June 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Fenix Marine Services Goes “All-In” with Renewable Fuel
(Felix Marine Services/Yahoo! Finance) Fenix Marine Services (“FMS”) has made one of the largest commitments to environmental sustainability in the maritime sector by fully transitioning its fleet of over 300 pieces of container handling equipment from fossil-based diesel fuel to renewable
June 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Chevron, Clean Energy Fuels Extend Adopt-a-Port Initiative to Reduce Emissions
(Chevron/Business Wire) Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) is investing an additional $20 million in the Adopt-a-Port initiative with California renewable natural gas (RNG) provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE). Chevron has
May 14, 2021 Read Full Article
UK 10-Point Plan Addresses SAF, Move to Zero-Emissions Vehicles
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.K. government on Nov. 18 issued its 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution, which addresses sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and an accelerated phase-out of the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles. Point six
November 19, 2020 Read Full Article
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