Several challenges ahead for Global Biofuel Alliance

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), an initiative to bring together governments, international organizations such as the World Bank and industry to facilitate greater adoption of biofuels. These include the biggest consumers and producers of biofuels. Biofuels have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas

Mitsui to launch biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel

Japanese marine shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is set to launch Japan’s first biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel next year. This move comes as part of a broader industry effort to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The vessel, which measures 33 meters in length and has a roundish shape, has a capacity for 100 passengers. It is scheduled

Suiso Frontier, first liquefied hydrogen carrier makes visit to Oman

In a historic moment for Oman’s clean energy aspirations, the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, the Suiso Frontier, has made its inaugural visit to Oman. And it was GAC that acted as its agent for its maiden call to Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Port. For countries like Oman, which are dedicated to achieving Net Zero by

Hitachi Zosen working with MAN to offer methanol engine retrofits

Japan’s Hitachi Zosen is working with MAN Energy Solutions to offer clients methanol engine conversions plans amid rising inquiries for green retrofit solutions. Test operations will begin in 2024 at a Hitachi Zosen plant in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu. MAN estimates that 2,800 vessels with MAN two- and four stroke

FM expresses concern over CBAM to EU

FM Sitharaman has expressed her concerns regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), mentioning that she has communicated to European parliamentarians that the CBAM would essentially make India pay for greening its own steel production.  The full implementation of the CBAM is slated for January 2026. India and the European Union (EU) seem to be

Challenges for FCEVs in India

In 2020, India successfully tested its first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and KPIT. The vehicle used a low-temperature PEM fuel cell and achieved a range of 250 km per kilogram of hydrogen. The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, along with Toyota Kirloskar Motor

CMES places order for methanol-fuelled VLCC

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed an order for the world’s first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier. CMES said in August that it would be ordering a methanol dual-fuel VLCC at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). The ordered ship will have a 306,000 dwt and cost around $107.5m, an exceptionally cheap price given

HMM targets to have 10% of fuel mix coming from biofuels

HMM, South Korea’s flagship line, intends to have as much as 10% of its fuel mix coming from biofuels by 2026. HMM announced today that it conducted another trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 teu containership HMM Tacoma calling in Busan. This marine biofuel consists of 30% biodiesel derived from used

UN climate ambition summit calls for revised netzero goals

Major emitters of planet- warming greenhouse gases are expected to ratchet up climate action and announce new plans at the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit that began recently. The New York Climate Week, organized in partnership with the UN during the general assembly, will be held on September 17-24, bringing together representatives from business, government

Six of nine planetary boundaries breached: Report

Human activities have accelerated the death of the planet. A recent study by the journal Science Advances has found that the Earth has crossed 6 of the 9 planetary boundaries, a framework of different thresholds that tell just how endangered a planet is. It seems that humans are in a race against time to kill