NGEL inks pact with NREDCAP in Andhra for RE projects

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited, has joined hands with the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) to set up renewable energy projects worth an investment of Rs 1.87 lakh crore. The agreement, signed at the State Secretariat, marks a milestone in Andhra

Global warming won’t end if net zero is redefined

In a recent study published in Nature, an international team of authors who created the science behind net zero, led by the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, show that relying on ‘natural carbon sinks’ like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from the use of fossil fuels will not truly

The Liberian Registry and Korean Register (KR) grant AiP to Samsung

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest registry, and the Korean Register (KR) granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on November 19 for the basic design of its wing sail-equipped LNG carrier. The wing sail, an eco-friendly auxiliary propulsion system, generates thrust through lift created by the pressure difference between the upper

To satisfy decarbonization targets, Big Oil invests billions in the manufacture of biofuel

The top oil and gas firms in the world are boosting their investments in the biofuels industry in response to mounting pressure to decarbonize and move away from conventional fossil fuels. Recognizing the increasing demand for sustainable fuel sources worldwide, major firms including BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and Eni are integrating biofuels into their

ISO issues standards for methanol as a marine fuel

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued a new document outlining the requirements for methanol as marine fuel. The document, which was created in cooperation with ship owners, operators, classification societies, national standards bodies, and several other technical organizations, aims to standardize the use of methanol as a fuel for ships worldwide. The new standards

 Amazon, partners to test electric trucks on a freight corridor in India

The initiative marks the first phase of testing electric vehicle (EV) trucks along the 350-kilometre Bengaluru-Chennai highway corridor. In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities have announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind demonstration project in India. The initiative marks the first phase of testing electric vehicle (EV) trucks along the 350-kilometre

Hutchison Ports BEST receives Lean and Green award for outstanding emissions reduction

Hutchison Ports BEST has been awarded the prestigious Lean and Green award, earning 4 stars for its outstanding performance in reducing emissions in logistics processes. This European recognition is awarded to companies that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint through the optimization of their logistics and transport processes. Lean

India ranks 10th in list of 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change: Report

India ranked 10th on a list of over 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change despite dropping two spots compared to last ago, thanks to its low per capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) report, released at the annual UN climate conference

SECI to collaborate with H2Global for green hydrogen

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, signed a MoU with H2Global Stiftung to establish a collaborative framework to promote Green Hydrogen initiatives. This aims to enhance knowledge exchange on market-based mechanisms and foster cooperation between India and importing countries, thereby contributing to the global advancement of the green hydrogen economy.

Maersk completes first large container vessel conversion to dual-fuel

As the first large vessel in the industry, the container ship Maersk Halifax has been converted into a dual-fuel vessel able to operate on methanol. The retrofit operation was conducted at the Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard in China over 88 days with completion at the end of October 2024. We are happy to announce that Maersk