MoC inked for India’s first integrated API, green hydrogen, ethanol facility

A Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu between state government and Spray Engineering Devices Limited, Chandigarh, to set up India’s first integrated Manufacturing Facility of API, green hydrogen and 2G ethanol BBN in Solan district, Shimla. A Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed on Wednesday to

Delhi EV policy 2.0 aims 95% electric vehicle adoption by 2027

The Delhi government has announced the key highlights of the proposed and much anticipated Delhi EV Policy 2.0. Under this, the Delhi government aims for 95 per cent EV adoption in new vehicle registrations by 2027. Delhi Transport Ministry said in an official statement that the Delhi EV Policy 2.0 outlines a roadmap to accelerate

ESR India launches first in-park EV charging station at Taloja Industrial and logistics park

ESR Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, has launched its first integrated Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure at its 89-acre Grade A Taloja Industrial and Logistics Park in India. The new EV charging station is fully powered by renewable energy generated by ESR’s rooftop solar panels mounted on the charging station itself. This initiative aligns with

EST-Floattech is part of the Rhenus sustainable fleet expansion

EST-Floattech, Dutch maritime battery sypplier is contracted by EMS (Electric Marine Support), the Dutch system integrator in inland, seagoing and recreational shipping markets, to participate in projects for Rhenus and their ambitious fleet enhancement initiative. Rhenus PartnerShip, the prominent shipping branch of the company, has invested in sustainable inland waterway transportation with a ground-breaking project,

Singapore launches new standard for methanol bunkering

Singapore, the world’s largest bunker hub for ships, has launched a new standard for methanol bunkering, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said. The move is aimed at helping to facilitate methanol bunkering at scale as the shipping industry continues to explore alternative fuels for dirty conventional fuel. A new technical reference (TR129)

India will lead the world in green hydrogen: Pralhad Joshi

India is working to become a global leader in the production and use of green hydrogen, according to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. The Minister spoke during the launch of India’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered truck trials in New Delhi, highlighting the nation’s progress towards energy independence and the revolutionary concept

The ports of Bremen are now ‘methanol-ready’

Climate protection – this topic has long been of crucial importance in the shipping industry as well: more and more new ships are leaving the shipyards with alternative propulsion systems or are being retrofitted accordingly. And this development is also noticeable in the ports of Bremen: It is still primarily container ships or car carriers

San Diego-Coronado route to welcome all-electric, zero-emission ferries

Flagship Cruises & Events with headquarters in San Diego has received $15.2 million in funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to create a pair of fully electric zero-emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route. The CARB Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Project grant is a component of California Climate Investments,

Työvene gets a €20 mn order from Sweden for battery-hybrid ships

Työvene will construct two plug-in battery-hybrid ships in its €20 million plus contract, which is based on a concept created by Norwegian ship designer Multi Maritime AS. The vessels will serve the route between Strömstad and the Koster islands on Sweden’s west coast. This will be Torghatten’s first regular ferry service in Sweden, beginning in

Thailand conducts its first biofuel bunkering

At Laem Chabang Port in Sriracha, Chonburi, Bangchak Sriracha (BSRC) delivered B24 Marine Biofuel, weighing 470 metric tons, to the IRIS LEADER (NYK LINE).  The B24 Marine Biofuel, which is made up of 0.5% S Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and 24% UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester), is a low-emission substitute that does