NITI Aayog panel to steer India’s 2070 netzero goal

NITI Aayog has set in motion the policy framework to steer India towards its aim of achieving a net-zero economy by 2070, marking a significant step three years after the commitment was made. To facilitate this transition, dedicated multi-sectoral committees have been established under the NITI Aayog’s guidance to develop a comprehensive transition plan. These

Foreship provides energy efficiency answers for CMA CGM ro-pax newbuilds

Foreship expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability will be central to optimizing the performance of two new ro-pax ferries on their delivery into west Mediterranean services connecting Marseille and Corsica in 2027. The ships, due to be delivered to CMA CGM subsidiary La Méridionale, will be distinguished not only by powerplants that support dual fuel

Stena RoRo books two new multi-fuel E-Flexer RoPax vessels

Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo has ordered two more multi-fuel E-Flexer roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessels at China’s CMI Jinling, Weihai Shipyard. The vessels will go on a long-term charter with Greek shipping company Attica Group. The vessels will have an overall length of 240 meters and operate in the Adriatic Sea. The newbuilds will be

IMO MTCCs to accelerate uptake of decarbonization

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has revealed that five maritime technology cooperation centers (MTCCs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the uptake of decarbonization technologies. As informed, the MTCCs signed the MoU for inter-MTCC cooperation on the sidelines of last week’s IMO’s Technical Committee meeting. The signatories pledged to increase knowledge sharing

Trafigura completes first ship-to-ship ammonia transfer

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait of Gibraltar. Approximately 6,000 metric tonnes of ammonia (NH3), supplied by CF Industries from their

Hapag-Lloyd, ZeroNorth announce partnership to develop bunker procurement

ZeroNorth and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at launching an industry leading bunker procurement and planning solution.  The partnership between the two companies will set out to create a new digital solution that enables Hapag-Lloyd to effectively navigate the energy transition, reduce their fuel spend, and cut their cost to serve. The

Renewables can cut 17% of heavy industry emissions

Greening electricity use can reduce the 2030 emissions from India’s heavy industries by 17%, says report. India’s heavy industries require 120 GW of dedicated renewable energy capacity by 2030. Renewables-based electrification can play a crucial role in avoiding 17 per cent of the anticipated carbon emissions from India’s heavy industry by 2030, according to a

GAIL advances net zero emission target to 2035

State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd said it has advanced the target to achieve net zero carbon emission by five years to 2035 as it takes a multi-prolonged approach to reaching the goal. The company was previously targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040. GAIL Board accorded approval to advance its net zero targets for

Udupi Cochin Shipyard receives 1100 cr order for 8 dry cargo ships

Wilson ASA, based in Bergen, Norway has entered into an agreement worth 1100 crores, with a leading shipyard in India, the CSL or Cochin Shipyard Limited, for the construction and designing of eight dry cargo ships of 6300 tonne each. Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited, a subsidiary of CSL has received the order for the vessels,

Walmart first major retailer to deploy hydrogen semi truck

Walmart Canada continues its march towards a 100% alternative fuel fleet with the deployment of its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre. With the deployment of this truck, Nikola says Walmart Canada has become the first major retail chain in North America to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi truck to its fleet. The