GCMD carries out ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) led consortium has carried out two ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at anchorages within the Port of Dampier in a pilot project that reinforces the potential of the Pilbara region of Western Australia to be a green ammonia bunkering hub. The operation was conducted under strict safety protocols, with requisite approvals, and

India announces partnership with the European Hydrogen Week

The second day of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024), held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, witnessed the announcement of India’s exclusive partnership with the European Hydrogen Week, scheduled to be held in November 2024. The day highlighted India’s intent to address the green regulations of EU to boost exports. In addition, a Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed between

MOL, Chevron to install pair of hard sails on LNG carrier

 Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Chevron Shipping will install a pair of hard sails on the prow of an LNG carrier under construction at Hanhwa Ocean in South Korea, in a first for the gas shipping sector.  Two Wind Challengers – the rigid, telescopic sails developed by MOL and Oshima Shipbuilding – will feature prominently

SHI picks up KBR for floating blue ammonia study

KBR has been awarded a conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). The award is part of SHI’s diversification in the ocean energy business, with a focus on maritime technology. The study will utilize KBR’s blue ammonia technology suitable for offshore production and leverage SHI’s expertise

ExxonMobil, Mitsubishi agree to advance low-carbon hydrogen project

ExxonMobil Corp. signed a project framework agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. under which the companies will advance discussions about Mitsubishi’s participation in ExxonMobil’s proposed hydrogen and ammonia project in Baytown, Tex. Contingent on supportive government policy and necessary regulatory permits, the plant is expected to be the world’s largest of its kind upon startup, ExxonMobil said,

Indian Railways plans trials on hydrogen train by Jan 2025

Indian Railways is eyeing field trials of the country’s first hydrogen fuelled train around January 2025.  The first prototype of the train is planned by December and “field trials of the same would begin a month later, according to Railway sources. Contracts have been awarded to convert a 1200 KW DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) into

ABB to power 15 LNG carriers with permanent magnet shaft generator tech

ABB has won an order from Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) to equip 15 liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers with the permanent magnet shaft generator technology. The 174,000-cbm capacity ships are due delivery between mid-2026 and August 2028 to multiple leading owners serving the supply chain needs of charterer Qatar Energy. Representing SHI’s the

bp and Iberdrola announce final investment decision

bp and Iberdrola have given the green light for construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp’s Castellón refinery which is expected to be operational in second half of 2026. This is the first hydrogen project jointly undertaken by bp and Iberdrola through Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L., a joint venture equally owned by

PM Narendra Modi unveils second edition of ICGH 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) in Delhi via video message, where he reiterated India’s commitment in tackling climate change and the emergence of green hydrogen as a promising addition to the world’s energy landscape. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted, “India is fully committed to

India has natural advantage in producing green hydrogen: Hardeep Singh Puri

India has a natural advantage in producing Green Hydrogen due to the low cost and abundance of solar energy and investments in the power grid, the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said. Addressing the gathering at the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen, Puri said India has great potential in