Nuclear propulsion could transform maritime with emissions-free ships

Nuclear power could transform the maritime industry with emissions-free shipping, whilst extending the life cycle of vessels and removing the uncertainty of fuel and refuelling infrastructure development, but regulation and safety considerations must be addressed for its widespread commercial adoption, reveals Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Fuel for Thought: Nuclear report. The report assesses the opportunity presented

Cepsa, PreZero Spain ink alliance for production of biomethane

In Spain, Cepsa and PreZero Spain have reached a strategic alliance that will allow both companies to advance their decarbonization objectives. The two companies will boost the biomethane market through collaboration in the supply of this renewable gas by PreZero Spain in some of its projects to the energy company, in addition to the joint

Tata Motors bets big on hydrogen as its future fuel

Tata Motors is actively exploring a dozen alternative fuel options, including three hydrogen-based technologies, as it strives for net-zero emissions. In a recent investor presentation, Tata Motors outlined its strategy for a future beyond conventional diesel in the CV space. In it, hydrogen emerged as a key focus area, particularly for medium and heavy-duty trucks

Essar to invest Rs 30,000 cr in green hydrogen plant

Essar Group plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore over the next four years in setting up a green hydrogen plant at Jamnagar in Gujarat as the metals-to-infrastructure conglomerate eyes clean energy as a key pillar for its new phase of growth. The conglomerate is looking to decarbonise its oil refinery in the UK, construct a

India Launches ₹13,050 cr incentive scheme for green hydrogen

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned the implementation of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme—Component II, which focuses on the Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production. This initiative, under Mode 1, falls under Tranche II of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is set to span from FY

Spike in demand for green fuels at Port of Singapore

The Port of Singapore, the world’s busiest transshipment hub, reported a growing demand for greener fuels in 2023. Bunker sales in Singapore reached a record 51.8 million tonnes in 2023, surpassing the previous high, with alternative fuels accounting for 1.2% of the sales. As a major hub connecting Asia with the Americas, Middle East, Europe

POSCO lunches hydrogen steelmaking plant

South Korea’s largest steelmaker, POSCO, has unveiled a pilot steelmaking plant that runs on hydrogen rather than fossil fuels. This is reported by KED Global. The pilot plant at the Pohang facility has a production capacity of 24 tons of molten iron per day, emitting 400 kg of carbon per ton, which is significantly lower

DP World-Zhejiang Seaport Group alliance to boost green trade

DP World and Zhejiang Seaport Group have announced a comprehensive strategic cooperation to boost port logistics and shipping routes between Jebel Ali Port in Dubai and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in China. The partnership aims to attract shipping companies to establish additional maritime routes and encourage cooperation through slot exchanges and vessel space purchases, enhancing connectivity and

UECC, Titan collaborate on bio-LNG bunkering

United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port of Zeebrugge. Titan will bunker ISCC-EU certified mass balanced LBM, also known as bio-LNG, to all of UECC’s LNG dual fuel car carriers this month. These pure car and truck

Louis Dreyfus Armateurs contracts Strategic Marine for nnew CTVs

Strategic Marine announced that Louis Dreyfus Armateurs has placed an order for an additional pair of newly built 27M Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), expanding its fleet from five to seven high-specification vessels. These additional new units, sister ships to Acti’Vent and Esti’Vent, will be constructed by Singapore based Strategic Marine, reinforcing the strong partnership between