MOL signs LNG charter deal with new Russian operator

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a charter contract with the new Russian operator of the Sakahlin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project for the LNG carrier Grand Mereya. The Japanese shipowner said it had struck a new long-term deal with recently launched Sakhalin Energy for the 147,200 cu m vessel in which it holds a

Port of Long Beach reports increased GHG emissions in 2021

The Port of Long Beach issued its 2021 emissions inventory report, presenting both good and bad news on its performance. The bad news is that record cargo volumes and the unusually high number of ocean-going vessels staying at anchor off the coast drove up greenhouse gas emissions by 22% over the baseline 2005 results. The

New independent study confirms bio-LNG’s role in shipping’s decarbonisation

A new study commissioned by SEA-LNG has found that liquified bio-methane (bio-LNG) can make a major contribution to maritime decarbonisation. Conducted by the Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD CoE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), the study explored questions around fuel availability, cost, lifecycle emissions and logistics, providing an overview

Faurecia gets funding to develop hydrogen tanks

France’s Faurecia’s (EPED.PA) project to develop a new generations of hydrogen tanks was granted 213 million euros ($209 million) of support from the European Commission as part of the Hydrogen IPCEI programme. Faurecia’s “Historhy Next” project aims to develop new generations of hydrogen tanks, both gaseous and liquid, by the end of 2027. Faurecia, part

Rolls-Royce to conducts engine tests using hydrogen fuel

Rolls-Royce has been preparing a comprehensive series of rig and engine tests to show that hydrogen fuel can effectively fly aircraft. From manufacturers to airlines, stakeholders across the commercial air travel industry have shown their commitment to hydrogen-powered aircraft amid their decarbonization goals. Two powerhouses that are firmly supporting this field are easyJet and Rolls-Royce,

ExxonMobil, Tata NYK completed a delivery of bio-based marine fuel oil

ExxonMobil successfully completed a commercial bio-based marine fuel oil bunkering in the port of Singapore on 26th September 2022. Tata NYK Shipping deployed its Sagar series of vessel (MV Sagar Moti), currently carrying salt from Mundra (in India) to Vietnam, which received ExxonMobil’s marine biofuel via a ship-to-ship transfer in Singapore waters before heading to

BASF’s catalyst decreases CO2 footprint

BASF introduces CircleStarTM, an innovative dehydration catalyst to process renewable feedstocks. The novel star-shaped catalyst achieves a 99.5% selectivity for the ethanol-to-ethylene (E2E) conversion. With an operating temperature that is more than 25°C lower compared to conventional processes, CircleStar helps to decrease the carbon footprint in the bio-ethylene value chain for products ranging from jet

Pavilion Energy and DNV jointly launch digital LNG bunkering

Pavilion Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek, and class society DNV have jointly developed a fit-for-purpose LNG bunker digital platform for employment in the Port of Singapore. Pavilion Energy and DNV teamed up in 2021 to digitalise LNG bunkering in Singapore and improve DNV’s platform called FuelBoss. A fully digitalised end-to-end solution, which is said

Biofuel production slightly dips in the US

US ethanol and biodiesel capacity were down slightly in July. Renewable diesel capacity, however, continued to expand and is poised to surpass operatable biodiesel capacity, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration on Sept. 30. Feedstock consumption was up for the month. Total US operable biofuels production capacity reached 21.469 billion gallons

South Western Railway to reach netzero target by 2040

South Western Railway have announced a landmark commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest. South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a landmark commitment and roadmap to deliver net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest, ten years ahead of the UK’s overall legal deadline to be net zero by