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

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

Adani Total Gas launches green hydrogen blending project

Adani Total Gas has launched a green hydrogen blending pilot in Ahmedabad. The company will blend green hydrogen with natural gas for 4000 residential and commercial customers. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water, where the water is split into hydrogen and oxygen when electricity is passed through water. The electricity used for electrolysis

Japan receives a liquefied CO2 carrier

The Shimonoseki Shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries handed over a new type of ship for Japanese shipbuilders, a liquefied CO2 carrier, which will serve as a demonstration test ship for a seaborne trade many are predicting will bubble up in the years to come. With government backing, the Excool was christened and handed over to

Kutch to fuel green hydrogen mission

Kutch in Gujarat is a crown jewel in the port sector of not just the State but the entire country too. Deendayal port (DP) in Kandla, a major port under the control of the Centre, and the Adani group’s Mundra port have contributed in huge measure to the region’s prosperity. The two ports, separated by

Wärtsilä launches Quantum High Energy storage system

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched Quantum High Energy (QuantumHE), a next-generation energy storage system with advanced safety features and enhanced energy density, furthering its industry-leading track record and commitment to safety. “QuantumHE is the safest, most competitive design on the market,” said Darrell Furlong, Director, Energy Storage Product Management and Hardware Engineering at Wärtsilä Energy.

TN to set up green hydrogen hub

Tamil Nadu is in the process of developing a green hydrogen hub, Industries Minister T R B Rajaa said. He was addressing the India EV Conclave event “Electrifying Tomorrow: Navigating the EV Transition” was the theme of the event. Rajaa said 50% of installed energy capacity in the state was green and added that the

Euronav shareholders approve CMB’s plans for alternative future

After a two-year battle for control of the Antwerp tanker giant, Famatown Finance, John Fredriksen’s finance vehicle, along with Frontline, his tanker firm, announced a deal with the Saverys-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) last month whereby 24 Euronav VLCCs will be handed over to Frontline for $2.35bn in return for Fredriksen backing away from his

New stainless steel boosts green hydrogen production

Stainless steel can be used in a number of hydrogen production techniques, especially those that involve steam methane reforming and electrolysis. In terms of steam methane reforming, the material is used in the construction of reformers, heat exchangers, and other components of the process as it is particularly well-suited to withstand high temperatures and corrosive