TotalEnergies boosts R&D on ammonia as a marine fuel

TotalEnergies, formerly known as Total, is further developing research into the viability of ammonia as an alternative marine fuel through its participation in a series of leading industry initiatives. In its latest joint effort, TotalEnergies entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 22 leading companies across diverse industries to initiate a joint study on

Chinese refiners shatter records in June

China’s refineries processed a record amount of crude oil last month, at 14.8 million bpd, up by 3.9% from May when run rates also broke records, Reuters reported, citing data from the national statistics bureau. The average daily run rates for the first half of the year were even higher, at 15.13 million barrels—up by

Reliance’s O2C, new energy biz may be valued over $100 bn: Report

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd’s plans for investing Rs 75,000 crore in solar, batteries, fuel cells and hydrogen could create valuation of USD 36 billion (Rs 2.6 lakh crore) for the new energy business, Wall Street brokerage Bernstein Research said in a report. Reliance currently has three verticals — oil-to-chemical (O2C) business that houses

China’s June diesel exports rebound amid record refinery output

China’s June diesel exports rebounded from May and more than doubled from the same period last year, as refiners shipped out more surplus barrels amid record refinery production. Diesel shipments last month reached 2.36 million tonnes, versus 1.68 million tonnes in May and 1.04 million tonnes in June 2020, data from the General Administration of

eCombustible Case Study: Mining Industry

Climate change and environmental sustainability have become major issues of social concern. In order to reduce carbon emissions, many industries are looking for innovative opportunities and investments in hydrogen technologies. Could this be the solution to the global energy market’s transition to a low-carbon economy? For one major player in the mining industry, eCombustible has

Peru will promote natural gas as a fuel for urban, interprovincial and cargo transportation

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) will implement a State policy to promote and promote the development of Liquefied Natural Vehicle Gas (NGV-L) as an automotive fuel within Peru for urban, interprovincial and cargo transportation, with the objective of stimulate the use of a resource that the country produces and that is cheaper than

Top diamond miner ALROSA structurally reduces emissions

Russian diamond miner ALROSA announced today that the company has launched a project to convert its vehicles from gasoline and diesel to natural gas to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost economic efficiency.   The company said that expanded use of energy-efficient fuels across the corporate transport fleet is among ALROSA’s top priorities in improving

Norwegian Company to Develop the Technology for Ammonia Bunkering

While extensive research efforts are underway to develop the propulsion systems for ships that will use alternative fuels, the other critical part of the equation for decarbonization is developing the new infrastructure required to support the maritime industry’s use of the new fuels. A new joint venture launching in Norway, according to its founders, will

Wärtsilä Reports Progress, Targeting Ammonia Blend Engine This Year

As the efforts continue toward introducing a new generation of zero-carbon emission engines, Wärtsilä is reporting that that has made significant progress in a testing program with its fuel-flexible combustion engines. The Finnish engine manufacturer now expects to have a marine engine capable of running on an ammonia blend available this year as it proceeds

MOL Seeks to Grow Methanol with Investment in Waterfront Shipping

In an effort to advance the commercialization of methanol as an alternative marine fuel and to expand its participation in the emerging market, Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will acquire a minority stake in Methanex Corporation’s Waterfront Shipping subsidiary. According to the companies, the new strategic investment buildings on a relationship started over 30 years