Airbus partners with Avolon on hydrogen aviation

Airbus in Toulouse, France, has partnered with aircraft lessor Avolon in Dublin to explore the potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft. This marks the first collaboration of the ZEROe Project with an operating lessor. The partnership was announced at the Farnborough Airshow, where Airbus and Avolon revealed plans to investigate the financing and commercialization of future hydrogen-powered

Nuclear power transition more safe option for decarbonisation than coal

The global electricity mix remains dominated by fossil fuels; coal, as well as oil and gas, account for some 60%. Yet the world is on track to reach or surpass the record total nuclear power generation (measured in terawatt-hours) previously reached in 2021 when 2,762 TWh of nuclear energy was generated worldwide. Last year, 2,686

ABS presents industry’s first advisory on ammonia bunkering

Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued the maritime industry’s first guidance focused on ammonia bunkering. Even though ammonia as an alternative marine fuel is gaining momentum across the industry, its toxicity remains a challenge for ensuring safe bunkering capabilities, whether by truck, ship, or land storage terminal. According to the classification society,

HIF Global partners with Airbus to advance development of SAF

HIF Global has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus to advance the global development of e-Fuels for aviation via the methanol to jet fuel pathway. The MoU provides a framework for negotiation of definitive agreements in relation to four key workstreams: technical, project development, commercial and advocacy. The collaboration was signed

World’s first hydrogen-hybrid research ship prepares to launch

The world’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel is in the works and could lay the groundwork for the expanded use of hydrogen fuel in ships at sea. Its the first-of-its-kind research vessel was recently approved by the American Bureau of Shipping. The proposed ship, the California Coastal Research Vessel, will run on hydrogen fuel cells for

DHL and Envision sign agreement to launch green logistics

Logistics giant DHL and green technology provider Envision Group announced a new partnership aimed at advancing sustainability innovations in logistics and energy, with a particular focus on sustainable aviation fuel. Founded in 2007, Shanghai-based Envision provides renewable energy system solutions for global enterprises, governments and institutions, with a focus on areas including smart wind turbines,

Union Budget gives boost to energy transition projects

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced policy measures that will expedite energy transition away from fossil fuels, and help companies access cheap credit for green projects that are key to curbing carbon emissions. In her budget speech, Sitharaman said that the government will soon come out with a taxonomy for climate finance, which will make it

Govt to partner with private players to set up nuclear reactors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government’s decision to partner with the private sector to create small and modular nuclear reactors and conduct research on newer nuclear technologies, unveiling a significant initiative aimed at improving India’s technology and infrastructure for the efficient production of nuclear energy. Creating small and modular reactors indicates a departure

CMA CGM orders 12 LNG-powered containerships

In France, LNG Prime reports in a deal valued at $2.66 billion, CMA CGM has ordered 12 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships from South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai. The ships will be constructed at HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Heavy, with six vessels at each yard. These vessels are set for delivery by June

IHG unveils industry-first low carbon pioneers programme

IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its Low Carbon Pioneers programme, aiming to lead the hospitality industry in energy efficiency and sustainability. The initiative features hotels that operate without fossil fuel combustion on-site and rely on renewable energy. The Low Carbon Pioneers programme is a first in the industry, creating a community of energy-efficient hotels