New recommendations released for ammonia vessels safety design

‘Recommendations for Design and Operation of Ammonia-Fuelled Vessels based on Multi-disciplinary Risk Analysis’ presents the most comprehensive study to date of the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures in three ammonia-fuelled vessels – a container ship, a tanker, and a bulk carrier.

GS Caltex partners with Korean Air for bio jet fuel testing

The two companies signed the memorandum of understanding, under which the oil refiner will supply biofuel, known as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to the flag carrier on select international flights departing from Incheon, west of Seoul, the main gateway to Korea.

Centre rolls out norms for green hydrogen

The union ministry of new and renewable energy rolled out the guidelines for the much-anticipated incentive schemes for green hydrogen and electrolyzers. The incentive schemes were announced after the union cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission earlier this year with an aim to produce 5 million tonne green hydrogen annually and make India a

BPCL to raise funds for green energy

Bharat Petroleum said it approved raising up to 180 billion rupees ($2.19 billion) through an issue of equity shares on a rights basis underscoring India’s push to achieve net zero-emissions goals. The details of the issue, including the price, right entitlement and timing will be intimated separately after the board approval. The Indian government is

India and EU to discuss carbon tax issues

India and the European Union have constituted two teams to discuss issues pertaining to the EU’s carbon tax, which will kick in from October 2023. The European Union (EU) is introducing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from October 1 this year. It would have an impact on seven carbon-intensive sectors, including steel, cement, fertiliser,

UECC completes biofuel delivery

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has completed the delivery of B30 biofuel in the port of Vlissingen, in collaboration with biofuel provider GoodFuels and vessel owner NYK. This operation marks the first time a UECC time-chartered vessel, m/v Emerald Leader, has been bunkered with biofuel. The biofuel bunkering operation was made possible through a partnership

Canada’s first hydrogen train makes debut  

The first hydrogen-powered train in North America is taking riders on a two-and-a-half hour trip through central Quebec this summer. The tourist train made by French company Alstom runs from Montmorency Falls in Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul — partway along the Train de Charlevoix route — on Wednesday through Sunday until Sept. 30, carrying up

EUs CBAM to hit aluminum sector in India

The EU’s implementation of the CBAM, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, threatens India’s position as a leading low-cost aluminum producer due to its higher emission intensity compared to European counterparts. Indian aluminum manufacturers are taking steps to address GHG emissions, but CBAM’s implementation and growing capacities in Middle Eastern countries still pose challenges

TotalEnergies to work with Green Marine Bunkering on methanol study

Shipowners are increasingly interested in methanol as a marine fuel. Industry data showed methanol was the second most popular alternative fuel choice for new vessel orders in 2022.

Equinor launches project to establish ammonia bunkering

Azane, a joint venture between ECONNECT Energy and Amon Maritime, said the project will focus on optimising the value chain for ammonia, from production to use, with a particular focus on efficient distribution and the establishment of bunkering terminals in strategic locations.