Odebrecht’s invests 5 billion reais in sugarcane and ethanol

Odebrecht’s 5 billion reais investment in sugarcane and ethanol production promises a greener future for biofuels. The company harnesses gamma radiation to optimize the saccharification process, making Brazil a frontrunner in sustainable energy solutions. In a bold move that’s set to reshape Brazil’s sugarcane and ethanol landscape, Odebrecht, a leading construction and petrochemical conglomerate, has

NTPC Green Energy’s Nokhra solar project to be dedicated to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the 300 MW Nokhra Solar Project of NTPC Green Energy Limited, through video-conferencing, on 16th February, 2024. Spread over 1,550 acres in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, the project is being executed under the CPSU Scheme (Phase-II) with an investment of Rs. 1,803 crores to ensure green

Liners urge IMO to address price gap for green fuel transition

The proposal, submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of next month’s gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), addresses the industry’s challenge to bridge the price gap between the cleanest fuels and fossil fuels.

Yamaha unveils hydrogen outboard on prototype boat

Yamaha previously announced it would show its prototype hydrogen-combustion outboard motor at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, and it's gone the extra mile in bringing a prototype boat and fuel delivery system to go along with it

CMA CGM takes delivery of 2,000 TEU LNG ship

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, takes delivery of the CMA CGM MERMAID, the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU container ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which will be progressively deployed in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. These new container ships,

Government to assist TERI in setting up energy transition centre

The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh has announced the setting up of a Centre for Energy Transition, as a collaborative initiative between the Government of India and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The Minister made this announcement at the 23rd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit

AGEL commissions 551 MW solar capacity at Khavda

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Wednesday announced commissioning of 551 MW solar capacity at Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. The company plans to develop 30 GW of renewable energy capacity at this RE park, which is expected to be operational in the next five years. When completed, the Khavda RE park will be

Wartsila and Raízen sign bioethanol deal to combat emissions

Raízen and Wärtsilä have entered into a strategic agreement aimed at advancing the decarbonization efforts in the maritime sector. This collaborative initiative focuses on studying the application of ethanol as a marine fuel, with the overarching goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, offering sustainable fuel alternatives to customers, and actively contributing to the ongoing

FirstBio2Shipping getting closer to supplying bio-LNG

FirstBio2Shipping, a bio-LNG project developed by Dutch companies Attero, Nordsol and Titan, is nearing production of the first bio-LNG to be supplied to the maritime sector. On February 13 Nordsol shared a social media update stating that good progress was made in the construction of the bio-LNG plant at the site of Attero in Wilp,

Maritime industry favours methanol-powered vessels in 2024

The maritime industry’s fervor for alternative fuels shows no signs of abating as we enter 2024. According to data from DNV-Maritime, since the beginning of the year, 23 methanol-fueled ships have been to the Alternative Fuels for Shipping Index (AFI) database. The ordering has been dominated by the containership sector solidifying the sector’s momentum toward