Viruses amplify ocean’s carbon capture capacity

Scientists are zeroing in on the virus species in the world’s oceans that are most likely to combat climate change by helping trap carbon dioxide in seawater. Armed with a catalog of hundreds of thousands of DNA and RNA virus species in the world’s oceans, scientists are now zeroing in on the viruses most likely

Diverting maize for ethanol will increase poultry feed prices

The poultry industry anticipates that 10-20 percent of maize could be used for ethanol production, which would increase the demand-supply gap further, causing a spike in maize prices. The Indian poultry sector expects feed prices to spurt, crimping its margins, if the Centre goes ahead with its plan to divert maize for ethanol production, as

Honeywell teams up with TGS for a green hydrogen

Honeywell has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Green Solutions Group Corporation (TGS) for the Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen project, which stands as Vietnam’s inaugural green hydrogen plant in the Mekong Delta region. The collaboration leverages Honeywell’s battery energy storage system, aimed at reducing costs and carbon emissions while ensuring grid stability

BHP considers nuclear-powered cargo ships

Dutch nuclear energy development and consultancy company ULC-Energy BV has completed a study – commissioned by global mining company BHP – to investigate the potential use of civil nuclear technologies to power commercial maritime vessels. The study compared key characteristics of various civil reactor designs against the requirements for the potential use in commercial maritime

Glomar achieves 28% emissions reduction using GoodFuels’ biofuel

Dutch offshore drilling services provider Glomar Offshore has revealed that it has achieved CO2 emissions reduction by 28% by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels’ HVO30, a sustainable marine biofuel blend. As disclosed, Glomar Offshore took its first steps towards making its operations more sustainable several years ago by adding FincoEnergies’ ChangeXL additive, which resulted

Vitol Bunkers embraces delivery of first biofuel barge

Vitol Bunkers has achieved a significant milestone with the receipt of its inaugural biofuel bunker barge, the Marine Future, at the bustling port of Singapore. This strategic acquisition not only underscores Vitol Bunkers’ commitment to sustainable practices but also positions the company to broaden its influence in the burgeoning marine biofuels market in the Asian

India outperforms global average in UN sustainability goals

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said while significant portions of the world struggle with access to clean water and sanitation, India has made remarkable strides in addressing these issues. Despite the vast financing gap in achieving sustainability goals, he said, adding that India has been proactive in mobilising

Port of Rotterdam adopts Green Award verification

The Port of Rotterdam cements its position as a leader in sustainable shipping by becoming the first EU port to utilise Green Award Foundation’s specialised Ship Waste module programme to verify ships meeting new environmental performance criteria enacted this year. Recent EU regulations require member state ports to grant discounts on waste fees to ships

Need research on reducing dependence on fossil fuels: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said research work needs to be done on ways to cut down the dependence on fossil fuels as that will also help in reducing ecological and environmental issues. Research works also have a huge potential to make sustainable life for socially, economically and educationally backward classes, the Minister for Road, Transport

GAIL seeks to add LNG tanker for US project

State-controlled gas distributor Gail plans to add an LNG tanker to ship cargoes from the US, two persons with knowledge of the matter told. Gail is seeking delivery of the tanker between October 2024 and September 2025 for a minimum period of seven years, which can be extended by another two years, a source in