Research team develops fast-charging hybrid microbial fuel cell

Formic acid, which can be produced electrochemically from carbon dioxide, is a promising energy carrier. A Chinese research team has now developed a fast-charging hybrid battery system that combines the electrochemical generation of formic acid as an energy carrier with a microbial fuel cell. As the team demonstrate in an article published in the journal

World’s first ammonia-powered boxship set to deliver in 2026

Yara Clean Ammonia, part of Norwegian ammonia and fertilizer manufacturer Yara, and fellow liner operator North Sea Container Line have joined forces to deliver the world’s first containership that will use pure ammonia as fuel. From 2026 the ship named Yara Eyde will operate between Oslo, Brevik, Hamburg and Bremerhaven. The Haugesund-based liner will operate

Ammonia bunkering group gets $5 mn boost

Azane, a joint venture between Norwegian firms Econnect Energy and Amon Maritime, was founded in Norway in 2020 as to develop proprietary technology and services for ammonia fuel handling, to facilitate the transition to green fuels for shipping. Azane now intends to build the world’s first ammonia bunkering network. The company is a commercial partner

AM Green seeks $1 bn funding for green fuels

AM Green, a hydrogen and ammonia producer owned by the founders of Indian renewable company Greenko Energy Holdings, is planning to raise around $1 billion to fund its growing business. The firm is reportedly working with an adviser on the fundraising to bolster its ability to produce green hydrogen and other chemical compounds. AM Green

NYK commences conversion of ammonia-fuel tugboat

NYK has started to conversion of a tugboat to ammonia-fuel which it says is a world first. The LNG-fuelled tugboat Sakigake is being converted to run on ammonia at Keihin Dock Co. Ltd. Dubbed, A-Tug, the vessel’s entire engine and fuel tank will be replaced. NYK said the yard will cut the engine room to

Anemoi signs deal for LNG carrier rotor sail design

British supplier of rotor sails for commercial vessels, Anemoi Marine Technologies, has entered into a joint design cooperation agreement with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for the design of rotor sails onboard two LNG carrier newbuildings. As part of the agreement, Anemoi will assess the feasibility and design of rotor sails for installation on LNG carriers and develop

Gentari, GIC and Greenko to produce, export green ammonia

A joint statement from Gentari and AM Green said the partnership will focus on the production of green ammonia in multiple locations across India, which is expected to accelerate efforts to achieve net-zero targets in India and OECD markets. Exports of green ammonia from this platform to key OECD markets such as Germany, Japan, South

World’s first operational hydrogen fuel cell auto carriers

A leading fuel cell company in China, is set to put 16 hydrogen-powered auto carriers into operation, providing logistics services for enterprises in the country. This fleet will provide integrated vehicle transportation services for Chinese logistics companies, creating the world’s first large-scale demonstration of commercially viable hydrogen-powered auto carriers. The trucks are fully developed, produced

Hydrogen fuel storage systems for Solaris hydrogen-electric buses

New Hexagon Purus supply agreement ramps up decarbonization of European public transportation sector. Hexagon Purus has received purchase orders for the delivery of hydrogen fuel storage systems to European bus manufacturer Solaris (Bolechowo-Osiedle, Poland), worth approximately €6.4 million. The purchase orders can be viewed in conjunction with the previously announced long-term supply agreement with Solaris

PEDA inks MoU with HPCL for 10 CBG projects

Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for setting up 10 compressed biogas (CBG) projects and other new and renewable energy projects across the state. The MoU has been signed by PEDA Chief Executive Officer Amarpal Singh and Executive Director (Bio-fuels and Renewables) of HPCL,