Damen Shipyards, Boluda Towage to work together

Damen Shipyards, Boluda Towagesaid that they are looking to launch ‘the first newbuild methanol tug in Europe’ and they are currently working together to ‘identify the potential harbour that will be best matched to its operational profile’. The first vessel will be a Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 and Damen said that the ‘completely new design’

ExxonMobil to supply B30 biofuel to Hapag-Lloyd

ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to supply Hapag-Lloyd with B30 marine bio fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region.

MMPA, CDD join hands to transform dairy byproducts into ethanol

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Canadian Dairy Distillery are joining forces to transform a dairy byproduct into the world’s lowest carbon-intensity ethanol, adding to the biofuel supply for cars and trucks. Ontario-based Dairy Distillery developed technology to transform a lactose-rich dairy byproduct, called milk permeate into vodka, aptly named Vodkow. This high value use

BC Hydro receives clean electricity interest from customers

BC Hydro announced it would issue an Expression of Interest in response to the significant anticipated industrial growth in the North Coast region..

BEVs more harmful than conventional, hybrid cars

A recent study done by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur challenged the claim that electronic cars are more environment-friendly than hybrid cars and conventional internal combustion engine cars.

Forests do not provide a silver bullet to fight climate change

The hypothetical scenario of removing all forest management, and thus stopping any interference with forests, would only compensate for 4 years of CO2 emissions (at the 2019 CO2 emissions rate from fossil fuel).

Ørsted starts construction of e-methanol project

Ørsted has launched construction on what is set to become Europe’s largest e-methanol plant for shipping fuel. Expected to become operational in 2025, the FlagshipONE project in Sweden will produce around 50,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year. Originally developed by the Swedish e-fuels company Liquid Wind, the plant will be located next to Övik Energi’s

Maersk reveals ammonia-powered boxship design

The ship measures 350 m in length between perpendiculars and 53.6 m in breadth. Its design incorporates a dual-fuel engine that runs on very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and ammonia.

ESA reinforces maritime dialogues for sustainable future

Emirates Shipping Association (ESA) strengthens the UAE’s status as a prominent global maritime hub through the successful hosting of the ‘Maritime Future Dialogues’ event. As a significant part of the UAE Maritime Week, the event attracted influential industry players, stakeholders, and experts. This gathering facilitated connections, idea exchange, and the formation of valuable partnerships. ESA

Corsica Ferries to seek optimal sustainability with Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä’s Fleet Decarbonisation Service is designed to tackle the challenge of environmental regulatory compliance.