SIPG, CMA CGM complete first LNG bunkering

Shipping and logistics firm CMA CGM Group and terminal operator Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. (SIPG) on 15 March successfully conducted a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for CMA CGM SYMI at Yangshan Port. The 15,000 TEU LNG-powered containership received LNG bunker fuel from the new 20,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessel Haigang Weilai,

R&D for green fuel fund gets new thrust from maritime groups

Maritime groups hope progress to establish a research and development (R&D) fund meant to find the green fuel of the future can accelerate now that they have addressed concerns about the fund raised by some nations. The organizations — including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko, and the World Shipping Council (WSC) —

Coal needed for India in 2030 is between 1.3 to 1.5 billion tonnes

The government informed that India needs 1.3 to 1.5 billion tonnes of coal by 2030. “Due consultations were held for finalizing India’s approach for negotiations at COP-21 and prior to signing the Paris Agreement. As per Economic Survey, the demand for coal is expected to remain in the range of 1.3-1.5 billion tonnes by 2030,”

Three firms join together to launch whisky into biofuel technology

Three Scottish companies have joined forces to accelerate the launch of new biofuel technology. The companies are Ardnamurchan Distillery, Woodlands Renewables and Scotland’s first bio refinery, Celtic Renewables, based in Grangemnouth. Celtic Renewables has already attracted £43million (€51 million) of investment and the new biorefinery will be able to produce one million litres of sustainable

Reliance acquires battery maker Lithium’s assets for $61mn

Indian refining giant Reliance Industriesmakes a bigger push towards clean energy and transport, and has acquired the assets of battery maker Lithium Werks for $61 million. Reliance’s investment in Lithium Werks, which manufactures lithium iron phosphate batteries that are mainly used in electric vehicles (EVs), includes funding for future growth, the company said late on

Gadkari to inaugurate hydrogen-based advanced FCEV today

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate a pilot project by the Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd along with International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT) on March 16. The ministry said Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd, along with the International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT), is conducting the pilot as part of Toyota’s commitment towards promoting sustainability

Methanol-ready boxships for Danos

Greek containership owner Danaos Corporation has ordered two methanol ready 7,100 TEU containerships in China. As informed, the vessels will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding in China and are expected to be delivered to Danaos in the second and third quarters of 2024. The counterparties of Danaos to the shipbuilding contracts, Dalian Shipbuilding and China

Proton motor introduces emission-free fuel cell drives for maritime mobility

Europe’s leading hydrogen fuel cell producer Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH enables ship and maritime manufacturers to implement climate-neutral fuel cell propulsion systems for the inland and offshore sectors. The company specializes in modular systems “Made in Germany” and uses graphitic bipolar plates, as only these meet the technical and commercial performance requirements of the

Russia-Ukraine war will enhance low-emissions technology

A senior German official predicted Tuesday that the war in Ukraine and its impact on fossil fuel prices worldwide will provide a “massive boost” for the means and measures needed to curb climate change. Patrick Graichen, Germany’s deputy energy and climate minister, said rising global prices for oil, gas and coal will accelerate the uptake

New biodiesel plant to contribute to Hungary’s circular economy

The new biodiesel plant built by Austrian process engineering company BDI-BioEnergy International and operated by Rossi Biofuel will make an important contribution to sustainable circular economy in Hungary. For Rossi Biofuel, building the new plant is a commitment to sustainable innovation and profitability and will result in 150,000t annual CO2 savings. Rossi is a subsidiary