by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation features Mike Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. It addresses decarbonizing marine shipping to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. Highlights include research by a 4-lab partnership assessing bio-intermediate potential via TEA and LCA, showing
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Back TO HOMEGCMD’s Life Cycle Study Quantifies Net GHG Emissions Savings for Pathways with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS)
(Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization) Incorporating CO2 that is captured from HFO combustion onboard vessels into concrete production results in the highest GHG emissions savings of the different utilisation pathways explored, as it partially displaces the need for carbon-intensive cement ashore; Post-capture transport
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
5 Bioeconomy Persisters: Why Are These Technologies and Companies Advancing Strong in Times of Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At times like these, I like to highlight companies and technologies that are continuing to advance strong — because it reminds us of something more important than which innovations succeed — rather, it tells us
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Methanol: Powering Decarbonisation across Hard-to-Abate Sectors
by Kristian Ilasko (Hydrocarbon Engineering) As the global drive toward net-zero intensifies, industries are seeking practical, scalable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable methanol is emerging as a key enabler in this transition, offering a low-carbon alternative derived from
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, NavHyS brings
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Korea-US Agree to Promote Construction of Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Route… OOC Closes
(Khan (Google Translation)) A 'green shipping route' crossing the Pacific Ocean between Korea and the United States will be established in 2027. A preliminary feasibility study is also being conducted with the goal of conducting a pilot operation of a green
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Atal Begins $123.7M Retrofitting Project Focused on Green Shipping
(Marine Log) ... The project brings together 10 advanced technologies, each focused on reducing emissions and improving performance, including: · CO₂ capturing systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions · Air lubrication systems to improve hull efficiency · Closed-loop scrubbers to capture emissions from traditional
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
SK Incheon Petrochemical Debuts B30 Marine Biofuel Supply in South Korea
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Energy and chemical company SK Incheon Petrochemical, a subsidiary of South Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, has launched the first domestic production and supply of B30 biofuel for the shipping sector. The company started supplying B30 marine fuel
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Fuel Finder Enhanced with New Biofuels Capability
(Lloyd's Register) The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy landscape. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Ulsan Port Authority Leads Efforts on Marine Biofuel Adoption as IMO Regulations Tighten
(American Journal of Transportation) In a major push toward decarbonizing maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Center (KMC) jointly announced the successful conclusion of the “2nd
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
HDF Energy, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, PLN and ASDP Join Forces to Decarbonize the Maritime Sector with Hydrogen Solutions
(HDF Energy/Actus Newswire) In a significant step towards supporting Indonesia's energy transition goals, PT HDF Energy Indonesia - a subsidiary of HDF Energy - has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation (MoT), state-owned electric utility PT
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Fortescue and CMB.TECH Sign Agreement for Ammonia-Powered Ore Carrier
(Fortescue) Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. This emphasises the commitment of both companies to decarbonise the shipping industry. -- Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society for the Basic Design of an Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) MHI Group's CO2 capture technologies for onshore facilities applied to ships; Accelerating system development and contributing to the decarbonization of ships, increasingly needed on a global scale -- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Accelerating e-Methanol Production in Collaboration with Topsoe in the US Midwest
(Worley) We’ve entered into a collaboration with decarbonization technology expert Topsoe to accelerate standardized, modular e-Methanol production plants in the US Midwest. -- Our partnership aims to support the shipping industry transition to low carbon fuels while addressing growing demand, with each
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
E-methanol from ‘World’s Largest’ Commercial PtX Plant Gets EU Green Fuel Certification
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) E-methanol produced at the Kassø Power-to-X facility in Aabenraa, Denmark, also known as the world’s largest commercial e-methanol facility, has received EU certification for green fuels. -- The plant’s operator European Energy revealed on April 8 that
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Take a Cruise? Fueled with Renewables?
Planning a cruise? Why not make sure the cruise line uses renewable fuel? Check out these options. Dublin Bay Cruises Opts for HVO Bunker Fuel for Passenger Ship “St. Bridget” Catalina Express, Harbor Breeze Curises and Port of Los Angeles Receive $31
April 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Unprecedented Global Agreement Gives Shipping Clarity on Critical Next Step to Decarbonization
(World Shipping Council) The World Shipping Council has welcomed an unprecedented global agreement at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, as a critical next step toward shipping decarbonization. Following a contentious and difficult debate, the IMO reached agreement on a measure to
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
COSCO Extends Strategic Cooperation: New Framework Agreement Facilitates further Projects
(MAN Energy Solutions) At a recent ceremony in China, MAN Energy Solutions signed a framework agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (CHI) regarding their future cooperation on decarbonisation retrofit projects. Michael Petersen – Senior Vice President, Head of PrimeServ Denmark
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
New Partnership Aims to Decarbonize Marine Transportation
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition and Green Marine to collaborate in support of sustainable biofuels in commercial shipping -- The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) and Green Marine announce a new partnership aimed at accelerating adoption of sustainable biofuels to improve air quality
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Busan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center, Promoting International Joint Research with the American Register of Shipping
(Pusan (Google Translation)) Busan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center and American Register of Shipping Promote International Joint Research -- Pusan National University (President Choi Jae-won) Hydrogen Ship Technology Center announced that it signed an 'Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Joint
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
IMO Opens Global Talks to Secure Net-Zero Deal for Shipping
(International Maritime Organization) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened a critical round of negotiations aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions over the next 25 years. Speaking at the opening of the 83rd session of the
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Has Received the AiP from ClassNK for the Design of the Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel for the Converted Existing Heavy Oil Vessels
(Tsuneishi Shipbuilding) TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) announced that it has received the AiP*1 (Approval in Principle) from Nippon Kaiji Kyodai (‘ClassNK’) on 25 December 2024 for a methanol dual-fuel vessel design for retrofitting existing heavy oil vessels (the
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Tells Countries to Ax Talks on Shipping Carbon Tax, or Else
by Fonie Mitsopoulou (Politico) The Trump administration has upended what it calls “blatantly unfair” talks to set a carbon tax on international shipping and has vowed "reciprocal measures" to shield U.S. ships from any fees, according to a letter seen by
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Greencarrier Takes Steps to Accelerate Fossil-Free Shipping – Offers Free Biofuel Insets to Clients
(Greencarrier) To accelerate the transition to fossil-free fuels in the maritime sector, Swedish logistics company Greencarrier is launching the ‘Shipping Made Fossil-Free’ campaign. As part of the initiative, Greencarrier is offering businesses a free trial of its Maritime Biofuel Insets solution,
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF and Forestal Collaborate on Advanced e-Methanol Production Using OASE® Technology
(BASF) Forestal will utilize BASF's proprietary OASE® technology for efficient CO2 removal in the production of e-methanol; Forestal’s pioneering Triskelion project with a daily capacity of 156 metric tons of e-methanol -- BASF and Forestal de Atlántico S.A. (Forestal) have signed an early
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
ZERO44 and Frontier Fuels Partner to Simplify Biofuel Planning for FuelEU Maritime Compliance
(American Journal of Transportation) ZERO44, a leading provider of emissions management software, and Frontier Fuels, a sustainable biofuel supplier, today (April 3, 2025) announced a strategic partnership aimed at assisting maritime stakeholders in decreasing their emissions and achieving compliance with the
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy-Rich Developing Nations Priced out of Shipping’s $1.6 Trillion Energy Transition Opportunity
(UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A new study released today by UMAS and UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group shows that poor access to funding and higher costs of capital in developing countries could almost double the prices
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama to Incentivize Low-Emission Shipping with New Priority Passage Program
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new initiative that prioritizes vessels running on low-carbon fuels and ships fitted with energy-efficient technologies, aiming to ‘fortify’ its own as well as global shipping decarbonization goals. Dubbed the
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
MIT Maritime Consortium Sets Sail
by Anne Wilson (MIT News) A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more. ... A new consortium, formalized in a signing ceremony at MIT last week, aims
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Bunker Vessel “Avenir Ascension” to Run Continuously on Bio-LNG in 2025
(Avenir LNG/Manifold Times) Vessel will run 100% on bio-LNG for the remainder of 2025 as of 1 April, reducing Avenir LNG’s CO2 emissions by more than 3,500 tonnes CO2 emissions per year. -- Avenir LNG, owner and operator of LNG and bio-LNG
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
ENEOS, A.P. Moller Holding and A.P. Moller – Maersk Agree to Invest USD 100 Million in C2X to Advance Green Methanol Portfolio
(C2X Global) ENEOS, Japan’s leading energy company, has signed an investment with C2X to advance the development of the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy (“BLRE”) project in Louisiana to FID and further develop its global green methanol project portfolio. – C2X, a leading
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Elkem, NCL and MPCC Inaugurate Low-Emissions Container Vessel to Strengthen Strategic European Silicon Value Chains
(Elkem) NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), today (April 1, 2205) initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service between Western,
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Scrutinizes Fraud in Certification of Biofuels
(The Maritime Executive) The scrutiny on the use of biofuels in Europe has intensified, with reports emerging last week that the EU is planning to suspend recognition of the ISCC certification of waste-based biofuels. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
PowerCell Secures 2 MW Order for M2Power 250 Systems in Maritime Sector
(PowerCell) PowerCell has received a groundbreaking first order for its M2Power 250 system from a leading European shipyard valued at SEK 150 million. This milestone marks the first commercial sale of a fully integrated methanol-to-power solution, an innovative technology launched in
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Vast Secures AUD 700,000 Grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative for Decarbonising Shipping to Progress World-First South Australia Solar Fuels Project
(Vast/Globe Newswire) HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Limited (Vast) (Nasdaq: VSTE), has been awarded AUD 700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations. The funding will progress the development of South
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Maximizing the Potential of Biofuels in Shipping
(DNV) Biofuels are an increasingly attractive decarbonization option for shipowners. A new white paper from DNV analyses an evolving supply picture, while also providing technical guidance to shipowners planning to use it as a drop-in fuel. -- Growing international pressure to decarbonize
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
HMM Takes Delivery of Its First Methanol-Powered Containership
(HMM) HMM takes delivery of ‘HMM GREEN’, a 9,000 TEU methanol-powered containership. This vessel is the first of nine sister ships ordered in February 2023 from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (seven vessels) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (two vessels). Starting with
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Urges USTR to Change Course on Proposed Shipping Rules
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today, urging the agency to change course and either revise or remove new recently-proposed rules aimed at combating China’s efforts to dominate global
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Haejin Gong, Establishing Blue Bond Foundation for Eco-friendly Transformation of Shipping Industry
(Korea Ocean Business Corporation (Google Translation)) Korea Ocean Business Corporation (President Byung-Gil Ahn, hereinafter referred to as ‘Korea Ocean Business Corporation’) announced on the 4th that it recently established a Sustainable Finance Framework and received official certification from DNV*, a global
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil and Norway Unveil Green Shipping Corridor Plan
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Launches New Standard on Methanol Bunkering, Paves Way for Maritime Industry’s Transition to Sustainable Alternative Fuels
(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), have published a new Technical Reference (TR) 129 on Methanol Bunkering to provide a comprehensive framework for
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, Trade Groups Applaud Bipartisan, Bicameral Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America and other groups representing agriculture and maritime fleets thanked Senate and House champions for introducing the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act. Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sponsored the
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime – Requirements, Compliance Strategies, and Commercial Impacts
(DNV) Gain valuable insights and make smart decisions about your compliance strategy. -- FuelEU Maritime is the next key EU initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping by promoting the use of cleaner fuels. To support the industry in
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This deck provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes the need for sustainable marine fuels to
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Who's Bunkering What Where? A Gathering of Articles about Sustainable Marine/Maritime Fuel Markets/Sales
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. Others have been modified or built to be able to use sustainable marine/maritime fuels (SMF). Similar to what we did for News about
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Industrial Deal for Shipping
(Biofuels International) The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, representing the European shipowners and the fuel suppliers, has stressed the urgency of developing a European supply chain for clean shipping fuels. An estimated €40 billion in annual investments is required for European shipping alone
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneering a Decarbonised Future: NYK and Partners Attained Approval-inPrinciple from ClassNK for Ammonia Fuelled Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Designed by LMG Marin AS (a member of the Seatrium Group)
(Seatrium Group) A groundbreaking step in the advancement of sustainable maritime energy has been achieved with the issuance of an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certificate for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel designed through the collaboration of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Furetank Completes Milestone Bio-LNG Bunkering: ”FuelEU Maritime Brings Positive Change”
(Furetank) Furetank has completed its first bunkering of 200 tonnes of ISCC certified Bio-LNG, in collaboration with environmental commodity trader STX Group and Molgas. As tanker vessel Fure Viken embarks on its next journey powered by a fuel solution rapidly gaining
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Enagás Terminals in Barcelona and Huelva, Ready to Supply BioLNG to Ships and Tankers
(Enagás) Enagás will launch a pioneering BioLNG supply service at the company's regasification terminals in Barcelona and Huelva, which will allow this decarbonised fuel to be loaded onto tankers and ships, enabling the company to continue advancing in its mission to
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Plazen-Dongseo Power to Build 100,000-Ton Annual Clean Methanol Production Facility in Taebaek City
by Lee Sang-bok (Plagen (Google Translation)) - Ssangyong Construction, Hanbit Energy, and Infrastructure Frontier Asset Management also participated. - Taebaek City, whose population is decreasing due to mine closure, transforms into a clean energy city -- Plazen will build a clean methanol
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese Biomethanol Producers Target Marine Fuel Market
by Malcolm Goh and Lauren Moffitt (Argus Media) Chinese green energy firms have been developing biomethanol plants to supply the maritime sector, and view green methanol as an attractive option to decarbonise shipping, said speakers at the Argus Green Marine Fuels Asia conference
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Cargill and Hafnia Launch Seascale Energy to Accelerate the Transformation of Marine Fuel Procurement Services
(Cargill) The new joint venture will efficiently meet customer needs worldwide, ensuring reliable access to high-quality marine fuel at competitive prices -- Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and leading tanker shipping company, Hafnia, have joined forces to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture,
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
HyLion Network: e-Methanol for CO2-Reduced Supply Chains
(MHP) In Scotland, partners in the HyLion network plan to produce CO2-reduced hydrogen from renewable energies in the near future and then convert it into e-methanol Planned use in shipping, aviation, and motorsport for applications in the UK and Europe MHP is
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
CPN Concludes ‘Largest’ B24 Biofuel Delivery in Hong Kong
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation CPN has conducted the largest single B24 biofuel delivery in Hong Kong. -- This milestone operation took place on February 19, 2025, when CPN supplied 5,500 MT of B24 low sulfur
February 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express Marks Significant Milestone with Naming of First Owned Newbuilding Vessel “ONE Sparkle”
(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its corporate history with the naming of ONE Sparkle, the company's first owned and operated newbuilding container vessel. Says Jeremy Nixon, CEO, "The naming of ONE Sparkle
February 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express and Yusen Logistics Advance Sustainable Shipping Solutions with ONE LEAF+
(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd (“Yusen Logistics”) are pleased to announce a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE's green shipping service, ONE LEAF+. This collaboration demonstrates how the industry can advance sustainable supply
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Battle of the Biofuels as Shipping Takes a Stand against Using Crops
by Charlie Bartlett (The Loadstar) The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG-GHG 18) has become an ideological battleground, with shipping lines taking a stance against crop biofuels, one of few alternatives to fossil fuels available today. Activist group Transport
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel and Acer Europe Partner to Decarbonise Sea Shipments
(Kuehne+Nagel Group) Use of biofuel to reduce emissions for Acer's sea shipments; 475 tons of CO2e reduced over the past three years -- Kuehne+Nagel renews its strategic collaboration with Acer Europe to decarbonise sea shipments by using biofuel. So far, this partnership, now
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
India’s First Bio-methanol Bunker Barge to Be Part of New Bunkering Facility Project
(Manifold Times) Construction of the bunker barge is part of a MoU between Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar and Deendayal Port Authority to develop a methanol bunkering facility at Kandla. -- India’s shipping company Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar on Sunday (9 February) announced it has
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Guangzhou Accelerates the Pilot Work of Promoting the Application of Biofuel Oil for International Ships
(Ocean Network/dayoo news (Google Translation)) The reporter learned from the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce that in order to promote the national biodiesel promotion and application pilot and expand domestic biodiesel application scenarios, Guangzhou recently issued the pilot work plan
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
World's First Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Carrier (AFMGC) Signed a Time Charter Contract
(Yara Clean Ammonia) A major contribution to the establishment of an ammonia supply chain -- Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA (hereinafter "Yara Clean Ammonia"), a group company of Yara International ASA (hereinafter "Yara"), one of the world's largest ammonia players, and Nippon
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Honeywell and AM Green Collaborate to Advance Carbon Capture and Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
(Honeywell) Collaboration seeks efficient ways to decarbonize aviation and shipping sectors and will help position India as a global leader in alternative fuel production -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and AM Green today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during India Energy Week 2025 to
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Support for Green Energy: All PIS Domestic Vessels Use B40!
(Pertamina) Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Solutions and Infinium Partner to Advance eFuels Production and Energy Independence in the Midwest
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) and Infinium, a leading electrofuels (eFuels) producer, have entered an arrangement for the supply of up to 670,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually at a proposed eFuels facility in North Dakota or
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
BRK Technology - Groundbreaking MoU Drive Global Shift towards Sustainable Algal Biofuels
(BRK Technology/EIN Presswire) BRK Technology to partner with energy firm to develop scalable algal biofuels for reducing carbon emissions in heavy transport sectors. -- BRK Technology Co., Limited, a leading innovator in the field of algal biofuels committed to decarbonization of heavy
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Scottish Government to Export Green Hydrogen to Germany 'by Ship'
by Lucy Jackson (The National) ... We previously told how the Scottish Government was looking into plans in 2023 for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Germany to Scotland. At the time, acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin (below) told The National that the pipeline was “a
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
New Study Shows that Only Targeted Subsidy for e-Fuels Coupled with a GHG Levy Would Ensure e-Fuel Early Adoption
(UMAS) A high GHG price in combination with targeted e-fuel subsidies are the key policy components that can close the competitiveness gap between scalable zero emission fuels (e.g. e-fuels such as green ammonia) and other early compliance options such as LNG,
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
PPR 12: Shipping Nations Must Switch to Cleaner Fuels to Cut Black Carbon Pollution
(Clean Arctic Alliance) As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Pollution Prevention and Response sub-committee (PPR 12, 27-31 January) gets underway next week in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance called for the international shipping body to reduce the impact
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Existing Ships and Those on Order Would Produce Twice the Emissions Required under a 1.5°C-Aligned Carbon Budget
by nrehmatulla (UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A rapid transition could lead to "premature scrapping" of over a third of the fleet, valued at over 400bn USD, unless they undergo costly retrofits to remain competitive in the wake of new GHG
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Experts Join HutanBio's Advisory Board to Advance Breakthrough Sustainable Fuel Technology
(HutanBio) Former BP Chief of Staff, leading biofuel expert and Cambridge University Professor of Chemical Engineering join HutanBio's advisory board; HutanBio targets £4bn sustainable fuel market with HBx Technology HutanBio announces the formation of its Technical Advisory Board (TAB), bringing together three renowned
January 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Freija Develops Large-Scale Clean Fuel Production in the Tampere Region to Decarbonize Heavy Duty Transport across Europe
(Freija) Freija is progressing the development of one of Europe’s largest clean fuel production facilities in the City of Nokia, Tampere region, Finland, to meet strong demand for eMethane driven by adopted EU directives. Plant development and operation will trigger material
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Mabanaft Is Rebuilding Its Own Tank Terminal in the Port of Hamburg: Four of the Tanks to Be Converted for Methanol Storage by 2027
(Mabanaft) Energy company Mabanaft plans to convert four of its tanks at the Blumensand tank terminal in the Port of Hamburg over the next two years. The company’s aim is to enable the storage of methanol at Blumensand and facilitate the
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Funding Competition Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 6: Pre-deployment Trials DEADLINE April 16, 2025
(U.K. Innovation Funding Service) UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million for innovative clean maritime technologies. This funding is from the Department for Transport. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Running on FEUM Surplus: UECC’s Green Fuel Investments Avert Surcharges for Customers
(United European Car Carriers) United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been able to eliminate surcharges for its customers under FuelEU Maritime as proactive adoption of green fuels by the leading European sustainable shortsea RoRo carrier has drastically reduced its financial exposure
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector
(Renewable Carbon News) Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector? -- Following the Green Deal, the EU is leading the way in
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Global Transition to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This source is a presentation about Topsoe’s role in the global transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The presentation highlights Topsoe’s commitment to developing and providing technologies for producing SAF, emphasizing their 80-year history of innovation
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping
(International Chamber of Shipping) 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
LR OneOcean Launches Risk Manager FuelEU
(Lloyd's Register) Risk Manager FuelEU helps users understand their compliance status and manage their FuelEU strategy. -- Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Amogy Raises $56 Million to Bolster Commercialization of Pioneering Ammonia-to-Power Solutions
(Amogy) New and existing investors back company behind the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Construction of Green Methanol Facility Starts in Shanghai
(Safety4Sea) Shanghai Huayi Holdings Group announced in a ceremony the construction of a green methanol facility in Shanghai. -- ccording to the company statement, the 100,000-ton annual green methanol project has officially started. The project aims to represent a strong collaboration between
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
FuelEU Maritime Regulation Enters Into Force
(The Maritime Executive) On January 1, the European Union's new carbon-intensity mandate - FuelEU Maritime - entered into force, requiring European shipping interests to make hard choices about fuel-efficiency and low-carbon propulsion. Compliance options include paying more taxes, cutting down fuel
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Berge Bulk & BHP Launch Iron Ore Voyages Using 100% Biodiesel
by Alfred Hamer (Dry Bulk) Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206 330 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese Firm to Supply Green Hydrogen Systems for ACME Oman Project
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Revamps Port Incentives for Cleaner Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced revisions to its Maritime Singapore Green Initiative, enhancing incentives for ocean-going vessels using clean fuels and technologies. Effective January 1, 2025, the Green Port Programme will
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
HJSC Unveils 88,000㎥ Eco-friendly Ammonia Carrier
(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Signs Two Multi-Year Contracts
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs two multi-year shipping contracts with large auto OEMs, both including biofuel. "The contracts are a great testament to our customers' commitment to ensuring more sustainable freight," says Pia Synnerman Chief Customer Officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Both
January 01, 2025 Read Full Article
2024 Saw Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
John Cockerill, Johnson Matthey to Work on ETFuels’ e-Methanol Project in Texas
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Re-opens Funding Opportunity, Making $500 Million Available to Build Out a Safe and Reliable National Carbon Transport Network
(U.S. Department of Energy) The funding opportunity will provide future growth grants under DOE’s Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation program -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced it is re-opening
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK and Yusen Logistics to Introduce Platform to Manage GHG-Emission Reductions
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions*. The platform is provided by 123Carbon B.V. (123Carbon), a Netherlands-based startup working on
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Service Slated to Begin in January 2025 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has received third-party certification for its book and claim (Note 1) service for pure car carriers after
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Surges Ahead in Confidence as Shipping Industry Weighs Maritime Fuel Options
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
DNV Launches Competence Standard and Recommended Practice for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Fuel on Ships
(DNV) DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shipping’s
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Norway Backs Green Shipping with NOK 940m Boost
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Lowest Cost Compliance Solution to Decarbonise Shipping
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Nordion Energi Invests in a Plant for Liquid Biogas in the Port of Gothenburg
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe Secures 4 Major Low-Carbon Technology Deals in a Week
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe to Provide Technology for e-Methanol Project in Galicia, Spain
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe to provide e-Methanol synthesis technology and engineering support for Forestal del Atlántico’s Triskelion project, located in Galicia, Spain. Final investment decision (FID) for the project is expected in June 2025, and first operation is planned for January
December 05, 2024 Read Full Article
UECC and Titan Agree Landmark Biomethane Deal
(UECC and Titan) UECC vessels to sail on biomethane supplied by Titan for rest of 2024 and most of 2025, representing largest ongoing LBM commitment in shipping -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have signed a new
December 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Auramarine Secures Order for Two Hybrid Diesel and Biofuel Supply Systems for Meriaura
(Auramarine) Auramarine, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, power and process industries, has announced that it will deliver two shipsets of Diesel Fuel Oil (DFO) and Liquid Biofuel (LBO) supply systems to Meriaura, a leading Finnish shipping company. The
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
NORDEN Signs Sustainable Maritime Fuel Offtake Agreement with Meta
(NORDEN) Today (November 26, 2024), Danish shipping company NORDEN announced a sustainable maritime fuel agreement with Meta aimed at advancing the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. “We are proud to include Meta to our growing list of customers looking to decarbonise their maritime supply chains,” says
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen from Biomass to Power Cargo Vessel in 40-Day Sea Trial
(Fuel Cells Works/Compact Syngas Solutions) • Waste-to-hydrogen producer Compact Syngas Solutions is supplying 200kg of hydrogen to power a groundbreaking zero emission 40-day sea trial in March 2025 The partnership between two British clean technology innovators will be one of the first times hydrogen
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
India and Norway to Deepen Collaboration on Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, and Green Shipping
(Energetica/Fuel Cell Works) India and Norway explore ways to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green shipping during PM Modi's meeting with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. India and
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
COSCO SHIPPING Signs Green Methanol Production MOU with CP Group and Freepoint Commodities
(COSCO Shipping) On November 15, COSCO SHIPPING, CP Group Co., Ltd., and Freepoint Commodities collectively inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the production of green methanol. This partnership aims to capitalize on each party’s strengths, foster greater collaboration, and establish
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: Star Bulk Will Use Biofuels to Comply with FuelEU Maritime Rules
by Max Lin (S&P Global) Large bulker operator to introduce bioblends to bunker mix from 2025; Company size allows Star Bulk to use EU's pooling mechanism: exec; Regulatory clarity needed for methanol, LNG and ammonia investments -- Star Bulk -- one of the largest
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
From a Cold Start to a US$180 Billion Market by 2035 – Green Hydrogen is Set to Displace, Outpace, and Outgrow Polluting Alternatives
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: Ethanol Earmarked for European Road-Use Could Go to Other Transport Ends: Raizen
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
ORIX Eyes up to 20% Emissions Reduction through Biofuel Trial
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Tokyo-based financial services company ORIX Corporation has decided to conduct a sea trial using biofuel on its owned vessel which is currently chartered by Danish shipping company Norden. The trial will the first time for ORIX
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Epson Partners with Maersk to Reduce Emissions from Inbound Ocean Transportation
(Epson) ECO Delivery Ocean to deliver 230 tonnes CO2e emission reduction in first year. -- Global technology firm Epson announces its partnership with Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics company, to use greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduced fuels
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Shipping Industry’s Decarbonization Enhanced by Dedicated Book and Claim Registry
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) are launching Katalist, a not-for-profit ‘book and claim’ registry designed to accelerate the shipping industry’s decarbonization journey. Regulations
November 15, 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
Stakeholders Across Maritime Value Chain Align to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission Fuels by 2030 for a Sustainable Shipping Future
(RMI) Global industry leaders build on momentum from previous COPs to strengthen targets and commit to increasing the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission shipping fuels to at least 5%, striving for 10%, by 2030. -- More than 50 leaders across
November 14, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM to Install Carbon Capture Systems on Box Ships Too Young to Scrap
by Martina Li (Loadstar) South Korea’s flagship carrier, HMM, plans to install onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships too young to be scrapped and not practical to convert to run on methanol or LNG. At a recent seminar on eco-friendly shipping,
November 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture on Board Ships as a Valuable Transition Technology
by Philipp Jarke (Graz University of Technology) Researchers at TU Graz have evaluated various carbon capture technologies for use in shipping. These technologies will be necessary to achieve the climate targets, but they will realistically not enable complete capturing of greenhouse
November 08, 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
News about Flex Fuel/Dual-Fuel Ships
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
LR and Hyundai Heavy Industries Announce Approval in Principle for New Ammonia Dual-Fuel Container Ship
(Lloyd's Register) The unique twin skeg design offers future fuel flexibility. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed an approval in principle (AiP) for a 15,300 TEU Class ammonia powered dual-fuel container ship, as part of a joint development
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk and Danone Partner to Reduce the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Seaborne Logistics with ECO Delivery Ocean
(Maersk) Maersk is partnering with Danone, one of the world's leading food and beverages companies, to reduce its logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean, a product based on reduced GHG emission fuels like bio-diesel or bio-methanol which
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
CCS and Partners to Conduct Singapore’s First Long-Term B100 Biofuel Trial
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine have signed a research cooperation agreement to test B100 biofuel for 1,000 hours in Singaporean waters. The four-party agreement for this
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
European Energy’s First Green Hydrogen Plant Is Up and Running
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Danish renewables developer European Energy has officially opened its first green hydrogen facility in Måde, near Esbjerg, marking its first venture into large-scale hydrogen production using renewable energy. -- Following the completion of the construction in
November 01, 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
Successful Operation at Rated Output in the Trial of a Hydrogen 4-Stroke High-Speed Engine for Coastal Vessels
(Yanmar) Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., (Yanmar Power Technology), a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has successfully completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk Signs Long-Term Methanol Sourcing Deal
(Maersk) The major deal with LONGi further confirms the ability of bio-methanol to achieve significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in this decade. The first volumes are expected in 2026. -- A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Which Shipowners Are Choosing Ammonia?
(Marine Link) The shipping industry is looking into ammonia as an alternative fuel for powering ships, amid other ongoing plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050. Here is a list of companies with ammonia-fuelled ship projects: NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK) ... MITSUI
October 31, 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
CCS Greenlights New Ammonia and Methanol-Fueled Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China Classification Society awarded Approval in Principle certificates for two innovative dual-fuel vessels—the Honghu ammonia-fueled container ship and the Haijing methanol-fueled bulk carrier—developed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Shanghai. These ship types
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Vast and GGS Energy Partner to Bring CSP-Powered Green Methanol and SAF to the U.S.
(Vast/Globe Newswire) Vast Renewables Limited (“Vast”) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and industrial process heat, today announced it has signed a development services agreement with GGS Energy
October 30, 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
Interview: Ethanol Earmarked for European Road-Use Could Go to Other Transport Ends: Raizen
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, and Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Pacific and Caribbean Island Nations Call for the First Universal Carbon Levy on International Shipping Emissions
by Teresa Tomassoni (Inside Climate News) The International Maritime Organization has been asked to enact a carbon levy of $150 per ton of emissions from large freight and passenger ships. The IMO’s 175 member nations have until next year to vote.
October 26, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK Leads Consortium in Charge of Redesigning a Large “Green” Tanker
(PortalPortuario) Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Nippon Shipyard announced the development of an environmentally friendly VLCC (Very Large Crude Oil Carrier). This consortium, which conducts joint research and development on large crude oil tankers, created a design concept for
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engine and Receives Approval from 7 Major Classification Societies
(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
PIL Opts for 'More Viable' LNG Dual-Fuel to Power Its New Box Ships
by Martina Li (The Loadstar) Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opting for LNG dual-fuelling in its newbuildings, as it believes bio-methane will emerge as a viable green fuel. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, said at the
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Glander: LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Infrastructure, Demand and Price Drivers
(Manifold Times) Big test for LNG as a marine fuel will be how quickly production of its alternatives can be scaled up, and how quickly shipowners are willing to pay extra cost for these lower-carbon fuels, says Mustafa El Zein. -- Global
October 17, 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
New Survey Finds Canadians Would Pay for Low-Carbon Shipping
(Canadian Biomass) A new poll by Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are willing to pay extra to support sustainable shipping. More than 60% of Canadians indicated they were willing to pay a premium on shipping for imported goods to offset carbon emissions in a
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
CapCO2 Solutions Signs MOU with Methylennium Energy for Green Methanol Production
(CapCO2 Solutions/Ethanol Producer Magazine) CapCO2 Solutions is excited to announced that we have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Methylennium Energy. Our CO2 capture and upgrade focus addresses the urgent need of ethanol plants to decarbonize – cutting their carbon intensity (CI)
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
TNO Begins Yearlong Test of Biodiesel Blends in Dutch Inland-Shipping Sector
(TNO/Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), also known as biodiesel, but there are some skeptics. In order to objectively map out any risks associated with
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
IEA Predicts 20% Growth in Renewable Fuels by 2030, but Says More Substantial Growth Is Needed to Meet Net-Zero Goals
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The International Energy Agency on Oct. 9 published its annual Renewables market report, which for the first time includes a chapter focused on renewable fuels that outlines expected growth in liquid biofuels, including sustainable aviation
October 11, 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
ESL Shipping Builds a Series of Fossil-Free Handysize Vessels to Serve the Nordic Green Transition
(ESL Shipping) ESL Shipping is building a series of four new, fossil-free handysize vessels. These new 1A ice-class vessels are the top of the market in terms of cargo capacity, technology and innovation. The total value of the four ships is
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
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