PM Modi pitches for green credit initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for a ‘pro-planet, proactive, and positive initiative’ to combat carbon emission at the 28th Conference of Parties being held in the UAE. PM Modi also urged world leaders to join the initiative and work towards a green future. PM Modi also thanked the world leaders for their continous support

Buyofuel announces 5X growth in 2023 by reducing 80K MT emission

Against the backdrop of rising air pollution concerns across India, Buyofuel, a tech-driven biofuel marketplace, announces a momentous threefold growth in the fiscal year 2023. While struggling with nationwide air quality challenges, the company has emerged as a key player in driving environmental change, successfully reducing approximately 80,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions through strategic

GTRI says India should not take new commitments at COP28

The Global Trade Research Initiative said that India has already made significant commitments at COP27 and the Paris Agreement, aligning with its Long-term Low Emissions and Development Strategy India should not take new commitments at the ongoing United Nations COP28 climate talks in Dubai and continue its green transition without additional assurances, think tank GTRI

Golden Island switching to 100% e-BDN operations

Singapore bunker supplier Golden Island Diesel Oil Trading Pte Ltd (Golden Island) will be fully adopting the electronic Bunker Delivery Note (e-BDN) for commercial bunkering operations from 1 December 2023 onwards. According to Bunker Programmer Sam Kang, Golden Island started its first internal e-BDN trial using the solution from BTS Pte Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary

COP28 okays $475 mn loss and damage fund

On the opening day of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, the UAE has greenlit a crucial decision, making the loss and damage fund for developing nations operational. The European Union committed around $275 million, while the host, UAE, pledged an additional $100 million. Germany and the UK pledged $100 million

India to showcase biofuels at COP28 summit

India intends to showcase the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) at the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP28) in the UAE. Launched with India, the US and Brazil as its founding members at the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September, the GBA has rapidly expanded, drawing participation from 22 countries. Despite its growth, the alliance

Sparc Hydrogen tests prototype photocatalytic water-splitting reactor

Sparc Hydrogen, a joint venture involving Sparc Technologies, Fortescue, and the University of Adelaide, has successfully demonstrated its prototype photocatalytic water-splitting reactor at a Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) facility in Newcastle, Australia. The venture aims to advance next-generation green hydrogen technology. An alternative to making green hydrogen via electrolysis, photocatalytic water splitting

AZANE Fuel Solutions launches ammonia bunker vessel design

Azane Fuel Solutions, the Norwegian company developing the world's first ammonia bunkering terminal, and Amogy Inc, the provider of ammonia-to-power technology, announced today at the Argus Clean Ammonia Europe Conference that they have signed an MoU to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of using Amogy´s ammonia-to-power system on board an Azane developed bunker vessel

Raising temperature of frozen can slash carbon emissions, study shows

Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.  Most frozen food is transported and stored at -18°C, a standard that was set 93 years ago and has not changed since. A move to -15°C could make a significant environmental

Four new Purus gas carriers to operate with Wärtsilä cargo handling systems

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling Systems (CHS) for four new medium gas carrier vessels, expected to primarily carry ammonia. The 45,000 m3 capacity ships are under construction at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) yard in Korea for UK and Singapore based Purus. The order was placed by HMD and booked by Wärtsilä