International shipping coalition launches beyond methane pledge

Backed by seven key civil society organizations, the Say No to LNG global shipping campaign launched the ‘Beyond Methane Pledge’, an ambitious initiative seeking to halt the expansion of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and other methane-based fuels, and phase-out their use in all sectors – globally. The pledge calls upon key industry leaders, including ship

SEA LNG predicts methane slip will be eliminated within a decade

Significant progress is being made to eradicate methane slip as uptake of the LNG pathway accelerates, says SEA LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate LNG’S benefits as a viable marine fuel. According to them with continued collaborative efforts across the value chain, methane slip will be eliminated for all engine technologies within the

RINA approves Green Marine’s hydrogen CTV retrofit

Green Marine’s initiative looking to retrofit crew transfer vessels (CTV) with hydrogen, fuel cells and battery, with the aim to cut emissions while servicing offshore wind farms, has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) by global classification society RINA. The first phase of Project Verdant, involving a preliminary design and feasibility study, has now been

ClassNK issues approval for LNG carrier installed with wind-assisted propulsion

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the membrane-type LNG carrier installed with the ‘Wind Challenger’, a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. This marks the world’s first AiP for an LNG carrier equipped with a Wind-Assisted Propulsion System

ICS says hydrogen important but has no dominant role in net zero

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) presents a new report identifying hydrogen demand sectors, demand locations, and the demand-pull timeline. The groundbreaking report, written by the Professor of Energy Economics at Biberach University of Applied Sciences, Germany, called “Turning hydrogen demand into reality: Which sectors come first?” focuses on the potential of clean hydrogen to

Fortescue and COSCO Shipping to build green fuel supply chain

Global mining company Fortescue, and marine transport company COSCO Shipping, have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to work together to decarbonize shipping. Both companies will collaborate on developing technologies to lower emissions and build a green fuel supply chain. This includes exploring the construction and deployment of COSCO Shipping vessels, or co-owned vessels, powered

Uniper first to offer bioLNG from Rotterdam’s gate terminal

German energy major Uniper reports it has become the first shipper at Rotterdam’s LNG hub to offer liquified biomethane. The company is calling it a critical step to fully integrate biomethane-BioLNG into the supply chain to meet the demand from both the maritime sector as well as for over-road trucks. As a first step for

Indian Oil considers cancelling maiden green hydrogen tender again

State-run oil refining and marketing major Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) is believed to be considering cancelling the tender for its maiden green hydrogen plant to revise norms to attract more bidders, according to some reports. The bids for the tender closed on July 9 with two entities in the race—GH4India, a consortium that includes

TotalEnergies inks LNG bunker newbuilds

TotalEnergies is strengthening its LNG bunkering business with up to two newbuilds in China. The French energy major has contracted state-owned Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to build one firm 18,600 cu m vessel, with options secured for an additional unit. Several shipowners, including Avenir and Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), were in the run to secure the

MIT researchers innovate hydrogen fuel with seawater

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are pioneering a method to produce hydrogen fuel using recycled materials—specifically, aluminum from old soda cans—as well as seawater and a dash of caffeine. This innovative approach has the potential to pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient energy system, particularly for marine applications. The