Jindal Stainless working on Scope 3 emissions

Jindal Stainless, which makes stainless steel products for sectors like transportation and construction, is working on its Scope 3 emissions and is ready for the European Union’s Cross Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Jindal said that while EU’s carbon tax is a challenge for the whole industry, the company, which is already 95% scrap based, is

Bayer, Shell, Temasek collaborate to cut methane emissions

Bayer, Temasek-owned investment company GenZero, and Shell Energy unite to revolutionize paddy rice cultivation in India by coming up with a reliable model to reduce methane emissions and advancing sustainable farming practices.  Their collaboration will involve support and training for farmers while using Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV) tools and remote sensing technology. Their project

Fuel consumption in India rises by 1.9% in July

India’s fuel consumption, a proxy for oil demand, rose by 1.9% year-on-year in July to about 18.09 million tonnes, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed. Fuel demand was still down about 6.6% from the previous month, when demand stood at 19.36 million tonnes. There is a seasonality

Importance of high purity CO2 as feedstock

Carbon capture and storage has been at the top of many news feeds in recent weeks but the challenges of transporting CO2 and the importance of high purity CO2 as a feedstock for e-fuels should also be a priority, says Rupert Hare, CEO of design and engineering consultancy, Houlder. The purity of CO2 is dictated

Hapag-Lloyd partners with DB Schenker to decarbonise supply chains

Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with DB Schenker for the purpose of decarbonising supply chains. Following the launch of “Ship Green” in May, the renowned logistics provider has selected HapagLloyd’s sustainable transport solution as part of its sustainability initiatives. DB Schenker and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for emission-reduced container transports with a waste-

New photocatalytic system converts CO2 into valuable fuel

A joint research team from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and collaborators recently developed a stable artificial photocatalytic system that is more efficient than natural photosynthesis. The newly developed system, which replicates a natural chloroplast, is capable of transforming carbon dioxide in water into methane, a useful fuel, very efficiently using light. This

86 airports using green energy in India

In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, as many as 86 airports across the country are making strides in adopting green energy solutions, out of these, 55 airports in India have already achieved a remarkable milestone by ensuring that 100% of their energy consumption comes from renewable sources. The statement was made by the Minister

Heavy rains dampen India’s gasoil, gasoline sales

Indian state retailers’ gasoline and diesel sales fell in July from the previous month as monsoon rains reduced mobility and construction work, according to preliminary sales data. Fuel demand in India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, typically falls during the four-month monsoon season beginning in June as parts of the country are affected

India needs to switch over to nuclear energy

What are India’s options for transition to net zero emissions (NZE) by 2070? A report by the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) Task Force addressed two questions. What is the minimum quantum of demand to reach net zero emissions? Second, what is the most cost-effective way of producing the minimum demand? Mathematical modelling by IIT Bombay

OERC signs MoU with Jindal to reduce railway’s carbon footprint

Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OERC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel (Jindal), a prominent integrated steel producer in the GCC, to establish a sustainable end-to-end transport logistics solution. The MoU aims to facilitate the transportation of up to 4 million tons of raw materials and finished products