MOL, NYK and K Line join forces to develop hydrogen carriers

Japan’s three largest shipowners are joining forces with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and industrial gas firm Iwatani Corporation to develop hydrogen carriers together. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) are each taking a 16.6% in new firm JSE Ocean, designed to quickly build up Japan’s maritime hydrogen supply

Rolls-Royce’s hydrogen research project achieves historic milestone

In a groundbreaking development, Rolls-Royce has achieved a remarkable milestone in its hydrogen research project, setting a world industry first. This endeavor represents a significant stride towards pioneering hydrogen combustion engine technology, capable of propelling various aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment, starting from the mid-2030s. Partnering with easyJet, Rolls-Royce has been relentless

VOC Port handles first green ammonia shipment

The V O Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, located in Tamil Nadu has made history by becoming the first port in India to handle green ammonia. V O Chidambaranar Port Authority, a state-owned entity responsible for operating the port at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. Three 20-inch tank containers filled with this environmentally friendly fuel arrived at the

IOC unveils first green hydrogen-run bus

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri flagged off India’s first green hydrogen-powered bus that emits just water. The minister said hydrogen will be India’s transition fuel for moving away from fossil fuels. India’s top oil firm IOC unveiled the bus. IOC will produce close to 75 kg of hydrogen by splitting water using electricity from renewable

HVS begins testing X1.5 prototype hydrogen truck

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has shown a number of concept vehicles but now the UK company had announced the delivery of its engineering prototype test mule, X1.5, to its test facilities. This marks the beginning of the crucial development phase to bring its first full-sized hydrogen HGV to market. X1.5, powered by the same hydrogen

Germany resumes trading in Russian LNG

Nationalized by the German government in the fall of 2022, the gas company SEFE (formerly Gazprom Germania) plans to start using Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) once again for the first time since the beginning of last year’s energy crisis. This contradicts the federal government’s goal of reducing dependence on Russian supplies. The company Securing

HyPT consortium to advance net zero hydrogen

A significant new international research project is aiming to advance net zero hydrogen production and explore the economic and policy requirements of building a just hydrogen economy. The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies Center (HyPT) is a £14.1m five-year programme featuring almost 20 universities from across the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Cranfield University, Arizona State

MOL orders more LNG-powered car carriers

Japan’s shipping giant MOL has ordered two more LNG-powered car carriers at compatriot Nihon Shipyard. A spokesperson for MOL confirmed the order to LNG Prime for two LNG-powered vessels with a capacity of 7,000 units. MOL now has six LNG-powered car carriers with a capacity of 7,000 units at Nihon, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson

Lack of support threatens hydrogen sector: IEA

A lack of government policy support is threatening to derail the expansion of the low-emissions hydrogen production sector, according to an International Energy Agency report.  While the sector has grown in the past two years inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the high cost of capital are threatening the profitability of the sector, the report reads.

GRSE inks pacts with global firms for hydrogen fuel cell ferry, engines

Defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Wednesday said it has entered into non-binding MoUs with foreign companies for the development of a hydrogen fuel cell ferry and the sale and service of medium-speed engines, particularly for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. GRSE, in its communication to the bourses, stated