Russia’s seaborne diesel exports fall

Russia’s seaborne diesel and gasoil exports are expected to fall in August to the lowest since September 2023 at 2.7 million-2.8 million metric tons due to refinery maintenance and domestic fuel demand, according to LSEG and market data sources. Russia’s refinery runs in August were steady or slightly higher than in July, but diesel production

Wärtsilä Water & Waste collaborates with DHL

Wärtsilä Water & Waste, a division of the Wärtsilä technology group, has announced a new partnership with DHL Supply Chain. Under this agreement, DHL will oversee the warehousing and logistical operations for spare parts, aiming to further enhance the efficiency of Wärtsilä Water & Waste’s supply chain and bolster operational capabilities in anticipation of the

Technological developments key to reducing maritime sector emissions, finds new DNV report

Reaching shipping’s 2030 decarbonization goal of 20% emission reductions, set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will not happen without significant energy savings, according to DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050. The report stresses that, until carbon-neutral fuels become viable, prioritizing the development and use of technologies that reduce energy consumption is crucial for lowering

White paper shows China’s progress in energy transition

China has made notable progress in energy transition over the past decade, with “historical breakthroughs” achieved in green and low-carbon energy development as the country is moving toward building a clean, diversified, secure and resilient energy supply system, according to a white paper titled “China’s Energy Transition” released by the State Council Information Office. The

Methane-Fuelled ME-GI engines continue to lead way with lowest methane slip

Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu province, China has ordered 12 × 8G95ME-GI (-Gas Injection) Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the construction of 12 × 18,000 teu container vessels for Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), the Singapore-based shipping company. Bjarne Foldager – Country Manager, Denmark – MAN Energy Solutions, said: “This new, sizable order reflects the

Ready to mass produce flex fuel vehicles

Two wheeler makers have assured Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari they are prepared to mass produce flex fuel vehicles and will showcase models at the next Auto Expo in January 2025. Representatives of Hero Moto, Honda Motor, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have reportedly told Minister Gadkari they are ready to start production of flex fuel two-wheelers, and have also sought

Railways plans to go nuclear for green drive

Indian Railways is exploring the use of nuclear power through captive units as it seeks to increase reliance on non-fossil fuel sources and renewable ones. The Railways plans to become a net zero carbon emitter by 2030. And it expects to need 30,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2029-30 to achieve this. Apart from nuclear power, the Railways is already

EKA Mobility partners IKEA to supply electric vans

EKA Mobility has announced a strategic partnership with IKEA to supply electric delivery vans as part of IKEA’s initiative to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet in India. EKA Mobility has had backing from Mitsui & Co and VDL Groep. This partnership has already seen the delivery of 10 electric vans to IKEA, with plans to

Landmark deal between Wärtsilä and Eidesvik Offshore

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to supply the equipment for the conversion of an offshore platform supply vessel (PSV) to operate with ammonia fuel. The vessel, ‘Viking Energy’, which is on contract to energy major Equinor, is scheduled for conversion in early 2026 and is expected to start operating

Ola Electric aiming to reduce EVs 25-30% cheaper with 4680 Bharat Battery Cells

By manufacturing its indigenous 4680 Bharat battery lithium-ion cell, Ola Electric is aiming to reduce the price of its electric vehicles by 25-30%, according to Bhavish Aggarwal, founder, Ola Electric. Aggarwal was speaking at a session on the Business Today’s India@100 summit on Tuesday. The company unveiled 4680 Bharat Battery Cell last week during Ola’s