RIL to invest Rs1.5 tn in production of green energy

Amid the increasing push for sustainable global practices among large industrial houses, billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said it is committed to double its investment target for green energy to Rs1.5 trillion, as part of the company’s initiatives to expand its renewable energy portfolio. RIL is planning to commence the transition from grey

Container shipping line MSC now part of SEA-LNG coalition

The world’s largest container line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has joined SEA-LNG which promotes the use of LNG as a fuel. MSC already has LNG-fuelled vessels with its first five newbuilding dual-fuel LNG-capable container vessels in operation, and two in the cruise sector, with MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia whose maiden voyage was powered

BHEL to explore opportunities in Hydrogen value chain

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced that it has signed an MoU with Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd. for potential collaboration opportunities in Green Hydrogen and derivatives in the Hydrogen Value Chain. According to the company’s regulatory filing to the stock exchange, this partnership will pave the way for collaboration in Hydrogen value chain, contributing

TECO 2030 to offer FCM400 modules to European company

TECO 2030 has signed an MoU with an undisclosed renowned European Motor Company. The MoU is signed to formally set out a pathway to collaborate with ongoing and future projects. According to the MOU, TECO 2030 is supposed to support the undisclosed European Motor Company with FCM400 modules for their development of an integrated skid/containerized

First Hydrogen reports FCEV achieves 630km range during SSE trial

First Hydrogen Corp. reports its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) has achieved a range of 630km on a single refueling during its recent fleet trial with UK utility, SSE Plc (SSE). The feedback from the drivers was consistently positive. SSE driver feedback commented that it is “quiet”, “smooth”, and “pleasing to drive” with automatic transition. Furthermore, SSE

PNGRB, World Bank to draft a roadmap for hydrogen blending

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and the World Bank have joined forces to develop a comprehensive roadmap for integrating hydrogen blending in natural gas and establishing the infrastructure for their transmission through gas pipelines in the country. The primary objective of the study is to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the rapid

Sikkim to explore green hydrogen investments

A Sikkim Delegation led by Secretary of Commerce & Industries, Karma R Bonpo visited South Korea to explore the possibilities of Green Hydrogen Investments from South Korea. The delegation had a meeting with the Managing Director, India-Pacific Urban Infrastructure Development Partnership Center, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlement (KRIHS), Jo Jin Cheol, Vice President, of

GasLog fixes two LNG carriers on charter agreement

Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog has locked away two of its liquefied natural gas(LNG) carriers on time charter agreements. In its second-quarter results statement, the Greek gas ship owner and operator said it had agreed a multi-year charter deal with Kansai Electric-affiliated KE Fuel International for the 2014-built 155,000 cu m tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) carrier Solaris.

RIL targets to bring down green hydrogen production cost

Reliance Industries (RIL) is taking major steps to establish green hydrogen production infrastructure in Gujarat, preparing for its ambitious plans to begin fuel production by 2025. According to sources, the company has secured 74,750 hectares of land in Gujarat on a 40-year lease for its green hydrogen project. RIL is actively partnering with original equipment

Nikola wins $58 mn grant for hydrogen stations

Nikola Corporation secured an additional $16.3 million grant to help fund its hydrogen fueling stations. This new grant gives Nikola a total of $58.2 million to support its hydrogen infrastructure. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) earlier awarded Nikola, through its HYLA brand, a $41.9 million grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) to build