Decarbonisation of 84% of shipping emissions possible without IMO

A new study from Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests Europe, China and the US could decarbonise 84% of all global shipping emissions without the need for the “ineffective” IMO. T&E analysis of 2019 automatic identification systems shows 84% of shipping traffic goes through Europe, China and the US. If these economies were to

Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC to collaborate on LNG bunkering supply

Singapore-based Pavilion Energy, Finland’s Gasum and CNOOC Gas and Power Group have teamed up to bolster the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply network in Singapore, northwest Europe and China’s coastal areas – the top three bunkering regions. A strategic collaboration agreement will see the three companies work to establish central links across the West

OOCL orders seven methanol-fueled vessels

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) announced a newbuilding order of seven methanol-compatible 24,000TEU container vessels with expected delivery starting from the third quarter of 2026. The green fuel technologies to be applied on these new vessels, most notably for the methanol dual fuel engines, constitute a significant milestone in OOCL’s decarbonization journey.  Under the

Centre ready to bring petrol and diesel under GST

The Central government in India is ready for bringing petrol and diesel under the GST regime but it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a move, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. The minister, however, pointed out that it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a

Tata Motors collaborates with Cummins for hydrogen-powered engines

Cummins Inc said that it has signed an agreement with Indian automaker Tata Motors to develop hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells and battery electric vehicle systems for commercial automobiles in India. Several automakers, including Tata Motors, are aggressively shifting towards greener forms of energy for their vehicles as they try to reduce their dependence

Marine fuel sales in Singapore hub increased in October

Marine fuel sales in Singapore surged to a one-year high in October, latest official data showed, as more competitive prices attracted ships to refuel at the world’s top bunkering hub.  October bunker sales totaled 4.25 million tonnes, climbing 7% from September, while vessel arrivals for bunkering at Singapore rose 9% month-on-month at 3,431 vessel calls,

VPS launches biofuel testing and advisory service

According to the media reports reports, Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has launched its APS-BIO service to give biofuel users “peace of mind” by assuring everything from legislative compliance to asset protection and operational efficiency. VPS said it launched the new service that includes laboratory testing and advisory support in light of the speed with which

The US can meet biojet fuel production demand domestically

The study found that planting the grass miscanthus on 23.2 million hectares of existing marginal agricultural lands – land that often lays fallow or is poor in soil quality – across the United States would provide enough biomass feedstock to meet the liquid fuel demands of the U.S. aviation sector fully from biofuels, an amount

India takes a stand to phase down fossil fuels

India is leading a push for the COP27 climate summit to conclude with a decision on phasing down all fossil fuels, a move that would expand the focus from just coal, but is likely to raise strong concerns from oil and gas-reliant countries. Indian negotiators formally called on the Egyptian Presidency of climate talks for

At COP27 countries committed to cut emissions

Some of the world’s leading economies have committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuels, but said oil and gas consumption will persist as the energy transition takes shape as they seek to balance energy security with decarbonisation. At the Cop 27 UN climate summit today, the US, the EU, the UK, Japan,