Rotterdam and Oslo launch green corridor

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by the city of Rotterdam and the city of Oslo to create a new green corridor for short sea shipping that will be served by Samskip’s next generation green hydrogen-fuelled SeaShuttle box ships. Two Samskip next generation zero-emission SeaShuttles will be utilised to service the new green

HD Hyundai invests in European fuel cell manufacturer

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, a member of HD Hyundai Group, has invested $48m in fuel cell developer Elcogen. HD Hyundai’s investment follows an extensive period of testing the full range of technology available in the market, following which an R&D collaboration agreement was signed with Elcogen in January 2023, which was focused on further

CMB.TECH, DBR to build dual-fuel H2 gensets

Belgium-based shipping and cleantech company CMB.TECH and Dutch full-service provider of power solutions DBR have partnered up to develop what is said to be the first dual-fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications, aiming to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. DBR offers expertise in energy solutions for marine and offshore applications, while CMB.TECH focuses

Eureka advances biofuel transition with new bioprocess method

One of the primary goals of bioprocess engineering is to increase the yield of the desired material while maintaining high production rates and low raw material utilization. This optimization is usually accomplished by controlling the behavior of microorganisms used in the process and ensuring that their biological capabilities are fully utilized. This control may be

Steel, cement industry require Rs 47 trn to become netzero

India is the second-largest producer of steel and cement in the world, and both are emission-intensive hard-to-abate industries “India’s Existing Steel And Cement Plants Will Require Rs 47 Trillion ($ 627 Billion) In Additional Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) To Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions,” The Council On Energy, Environment And Water (CEEW) Report Said. The domestic steel

Road map for sustainable green hydrogen unveiled

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy unveils Rs 400 cr plan for the national green hydrogen mission. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has unveiled a comprehensive research and development (R&D) roadmap for the national green hydrogen mission. To facilitate the commercialization of green hydrogen, the Ministry has earmarked Rs 400 crore for

First bamboo-based biorefinery to start operations in March

India’s Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), a subsidiary of explorer Oil India (OILI.NS), plans to start ethanol production at its biorefinery in the northeastern state of Assam from March, the company’s managing director Bhaskar Phukan said on Tuesday. India, the world’s third biggest consumer and importer of oil, is aiming to reduce its crude oil consumption

Sallaum Lines opts for Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Programme

Technology group Wärtsilä’s unique Decarbonisation Programme will be applied to two Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels operated by Sallaum Lines DMCC Dubai, an international RoRo cargo operator. Based on analysis and modelling, the programme will be tailored to these specific vessels so that the right solutions can be selected for optimal sustainability. Sallaum is the

MAN to Investigate Engine Concepts for Maritime Hydrogen Applications

MAN Energy Solutions has announced a partnership with industry leaders and research institutes that will develop engine concepts for hydrogen-fuelled, medium-speed engines in the maritime sector. Dubbed ‘HydroPoLEn’, the project is supported and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. It aims to transform propulsion systems within shipping and develop

Bio-UV Group unveils new bio-sea mini ballast water treatment system

To meet increased demand for ballast water treatment systems from operators of workboats, yachts, research ships, OSVs, and similar-sized vessels, UV-based water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has introduced what is arguably the smallest UV BWTS in the marketplace. The new BIO-SEA L01-0030 Mini – more compact than the company’s existing low-flow BIO-SEA L range –