(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
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Back TO HOMEAlberta 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