HPCL to build green hydrogen plant in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) is setting up a green hydrogen plant with a capacity of 370 tpa (tonnes per annum) at its Visakhapatnam Refinery. An electrolysis-based green hydrogen plant is being developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) which will have a capacity of 370 tpa (tonnes per annum) at its Visakhapatnam Refinery in

The first-ever cargo ship powered by Green Methanol embarks on debut journey

According to a report by Fast Company, the first-ever cargo ship running on green methanol has started its maiden journey this week. The methanol used to power the ship is made from methane captured from food waste at landfills. The owner of the ship, Maersk, has pledged to only buy new ships that can use

Crude oil imports in India slightly increased during June

The net import bill for oil and gas was $9.5 billion in June 2023 compared to $13 billion in June 2022, according to PPAC.

BharatBenz, Reliance launch first hydrogen fuel cell bus

The hydrogen fuel cell bus concept was unveiled during the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting under the G20 held in Goa.

No fixed target for blending aviation fuel, Scindia informs Parliament

The government had notified the National Policy on Biofuels-2018 to promote and encourage the use of biofuels including bio-CNG, bio methanol, DME, bio-hydrogen, and bio-jet fuel. The central government has not fixed any target for blending sustainable fuel (biofuel) into traditionally-used aviation fuel, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Parliament. The government had

India mulls building strategic natural gas storage facilities

The aim is to have a substantial gas stockpile that can be utilised during emergencies and supply disruptions. It would also serve as a safeguard against extreme price volatility in the international market. The idea is still in the preliminary stage, and discussions have taken place with global players specialising in gas storage, according to

Green road freight cluster to help reduce gas emissions in India

The World Economic Forum on Wednesday announced the launch of India’s first zero-emission road freight cluster initiative which will reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement was made during a side event hosted by NITI Ayog at the backdrop of ongoing G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting in Panaji. Jasmeet Khurana, Lead, Moving Emerging

Researchers from Tel Aviv University produce green hydrogen using green electricity

The hydrogen is produced without air pollution, with a high level of efficiency, utilizing a biocatalyst. Hydrogen is a necessary raw material for both agriculture and industry, but 95% of the hydrogen produced in the world today is “black” or “gray”—produced from coal or natural gas and emitting 9-12 tons of carbon dioxide for every

Methanol Retrofit Solutions to be Developed for Medium-Speed Marine Engines

The three-year research project, ‘CliNeR-ECo’, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with initial work having already commenced at the beginning of 2023. CliNeR-ECo aims to develop concepts for diverse, medium-speed, marine engines that will enable the retrofitting of entire ship fleets at reasonable economic and technical costs.

Global Biofuel Alliance can power India’s energy transition drive

The upcoming 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and Eighth Mission Innovation (CEM14/MI-8) conference, scheduled to take place in Goa from July 19-22, 2023, is likely to establish the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). CEM serves as a prominent international platform, bringing together influential figures to promote clean energy technology and knowledge exchange and facilitate the global transition