Luksic Group launches first hydrogen-powered locomotive

Ferrocarril Antofagasta Bolivia (FCAB), a Luksic group company, introduced the first hydrogen-powered locomotive in South America, marking a significant advancement in regional sustainable transportation. South American rail transport, the Luksic Group, through its subsidiary Ferrocarril Antofagasta Bolivia (FCAB), has successfully launched the first hydrogen-powered locomotive in Chile. This initiative is part of a broader strategy

Denmark and the Netherlands press ahead with green hydrogen cluster plans

Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial market players have reiterated their commitment to developing a green hydrogen cluster in Northwestern Europe and welcomed a new partner to this initiative. The Danish-Dutch partnership aims to establish Northwest Europe’s leading green hydrogen cluster, bridging Danish production with Dutch demand. By enhancing green hydrogen infrastructure, the collaboration

Trials for India’s first hydrogen train will soon begin

India’s first hydrogen-powered train pilot project is set to start in December 2024, which is a significant step. This cutting-edge train will be a major step towards environmentally friendly transportation because it won’t require power or diesel to run. It will operate on designated routes, providing remarkable speed and a number of distinctive features that

Government expands green hydrogen use with new pilot scheme

Under the pilot scheme, the government would consider projects with innovative approaches for decentralised green hydrogen production, utilising sources such as rooftop solar, micro-hydel plants, floating solar installations, wastewater and biomass. Currently, India’s green hydrogen production is negligible as it primarily produces grey hydrogen. The central government has launched a pilot scheme to explore the

Zero-carbon ammonia for shipping faces challenges

Ammonia faces major cost and safety hurdles as a shipping fuel compared to others, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, and biofuels. Jeslyn Lerh underlines ammonia’s appeal is that it is carbon free, and would be a zero-emission fuel if made from hydrogen produced with renewable electricity. Globally, only 25 ammonia dual-fuel ships have

Wärtsilä signs lifecycle agreement for 7 Capital Gas LNG carriers

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year lifecycle agreement covering seven 174 000 m3 LNG carrier vessels operated by Capital Gas Ship Management. By applying Wärtsilä’s Operational Support service and performance optimisation services, the agreement will deliver enhanced reliability, greater efficiency, minimised climate impact, and operational certainty for the vessels. The seven ships are powered by WinGD X-DF

ABS releases report on nuclear LNG carrier design

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released a new report Pathways to a Low Carbon Future LNG Carrier Nuclear Ship Concept Design to address challenges to nuclear technology at sea. The 14-page report looks at the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, with a study of a small modular reactor (SMR) on a standard

Glovis Dual Fuel LNG RORO Carrier Docks at Hambantota International Port

The LNG (liquefied natural gas) dual-fuel RORO vessel Glovis Selene made its maiden call at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week, unloading 627 CEUs (Car Equivalent Units) and loading 934 CEUs bound for the Persian Gulf. This marks the second time a dual-fuel LNG vessel has docked at HIP, highlighting the port’s capacity to

ClassNK issues AiP for new membrane-type LNG carrier

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a 30,000 m³ LNG carrier equipped with two Mark III Flex membrane tanks, developed by GTT. The vessel’s ballast tank design and ballasting operations allow for the elimination of filing limits, enhancing operational flexibility. The AiP demonstrates the feasibility of this design concept. In LNG carriers

HPCL set to launch LNG import terminal

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a state-owned Indian company, plans to commission its new LNG import terminal—the sixth in India between December and January. Sources indicate that HPCL is in discussions with potential long-term LNG suppliers. The company has developed an LNG import terminal at Chhara, located in Gujarat State on India’s west coast. The