Shell invests in Value Group for viable hybrid CO2 capture

Value Group, a pioneer of scrubbers and latterly carbon capture tech, has welcomed Shell Ventures as its newest investor. Shell Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of energy giant Shell. Value Maritime is the developer and installer of Filtree, one of the first commercially viable hybrid CO2 capture and exhaust gas cleaning systems, which

GMF study identifies possible pathways for ammonia gas carriers

A new study released by the international not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum has identified possible pathways to commercialise a first-of-its-kind ammonia-powered gas carrier as early as 2026. As part of the Nordic Green Ammonia Powered Ship (NoGAPS) project, which is co-funded by Nordic Innovation and brings together Yara International, BW Epic Kosan, MAN Energy Solutions,

JP Morgan adds more methanol dual-fuel tankers

JP Morgan has added to its methanol-powered product carrier orderbook in China with two more ships at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), according to broking reports. Greek shipbroker Intermodal has placed the US banking giant behind the order for two 50,000 dwt units costing $50m each. The deal brings the total number of methanol dual-fuel MR

Researchers find efficient way to capture and recycle CO2 from industrial emissions

Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) is an encouraging strategy for mitigating climate change. This method involves sequestering CO2 before it can enter the atmosphere, but it typically demands significant energy and infrastructure. However, a new study published in ACS Central Science outlines a more efficient system using an electrochemical cell to effectively capture and release CO2.

Tata Steel, ACME to work together for green hydrogen

ACME Group and Tata Steel collaborate on India’s largest green hydrogen project in Odisha’s Gopalpur Industrial Park. The Rs 27,000 crore initiative aims to establish a green ammonia facility. In a significant partnership, ACME Group, a prominent renewable energy company, has joined forces with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd. (TSSEZL) to establish an expansive

India’s energy demand to double to 75 exajoules by 2047  

India might have missed several ‘busses’ such as the solar bus and the semiconductor bus, but the country is all set to board the crucial hydrogen bus along with other industrial countries, Dr Ashish Lele, Director of CSIR-National Chemical Laboratories said. Delivering the keynote address at a two-day masterclass on green hydrogen, organized by the

Biomass industry in India is finally on the move

For years, ‘biomass industry’ meant plants that burnt biomass to produce electricity. In retrospect, it appears that these early movers had started off on the wrong foot. Biomass produced expensive electricity, which was never viable. Availability of biomass was uncertain, and farmers — who generated the bulk of it — jacked up prices when they

Wärtsilä LNG Fuel Gas Supply Systems continue to be the choice for CMA CGM

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the LNG Fuel Gas Supply (FGSS) systems for four new 23k TEU container vessels being built for France based operator CMA CGM at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard in China. This latest order, which was booked as order intake by Wärtsilä in Q2, 2023, represents a continuation of Wärtsilä’s supply

Blue Dart Express Limited receives UNFCCC Certification

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution logistics Company, has achieved significant recognition and certification by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under its esteemed #ClimateNeutralNow initiative. This accolade highlights Blue Dart’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The UNFCCC’s #ClimateNeutralNow initiative is a

NITI Aayog, UNDP join hands to fast-track SDGs

Central think tank NITI Aayog and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise a cooperative framework to fast-track India’s pursuit to achieve its sustainable development goals (SDGs), the Aayog said. The memorandum of understanding will focus on the two organisations’ cooperation on a range of areas, including SDG localisation,