ENEOS starts green hydrogen plant

Japanese energy giant ENEOS has officially opened its green hydrogen demonstration plant in Queensland. ENEOS will produce the green hydrogen using its patented electrolysis technology (Direct MCH), powered from renewable energy generated by an onsite 250 kW solar system. The hydrogen will be produced in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH), so it can be stored

Hyundai Samho bags 12 methanol-fuelled boxships order

Hyundai Samho in South Korea has announced a $2.05bn order for 12 methanol-propelled large boxships – all due for delivery by the end of 2026. The yard did not reveal the identity of the owner, with Splash tipping CMA CGM and Maersk as likely repeat customers for this comparatively new method of propulsion. Analysis from

India’s non-fossil fuel energy capacity to increase 500 Gw

The Economic Survey 2022-23, which was tabled in Parliament projected that India’s average emission rate would decline by 29 per cent by financial year 2029-30 (FY30), compared with FY15 levels. The CO2 emissions rate in FY15 was 0.73 kg per kWh (kilowatt-hour), which declined to 0.71 kg per kWh in FY18, and is expected to

Clean-energy investment hits a record $1 trillion

Investment in cleaner energy is on the verge of overtaking spending on fossil fuels for the first time ever after topping a record $1 trillion last year, according to a recent report from energy and renewables research group BloombergNEF. Investment in sectors such as renewables, nuclear, zero-emission vehicles or recycling projects totaled $1.1 trillion last

WinGD, CMB.TECH agreed for the development of ammonia-fuelled engine

WinGD and CMB.TECH have signed an agreement on the development of ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engines. The companies aim to install the ammonia dual-fuel X72DF engine on a series of ten x 210,000 DWT bulk carriers to be built at a Chinese shipyard in 2025 and 2026. Under this joint development project, CMB.TECH will support WinGD in

Johnson Matthey and Plug Power to collaborate for hydrogen tech

Johnson Matthey (JMAT.L) said it was partnering in hydrogen technology with U.S.-based Plug Power (PLUG.O) until at least 2030, as the British company hones its focus on its green hydrogen-related business. Companies globally are increasing investments in green hydrogen, a zero-carbon fuel made by using renewable power from wind and solar to split water into

US DoE awards $118 mn to speed up biofuel production

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for America’s transportation and manufacturing needs. The selected projects, located at universities and private companies, will drive the domestic production of biofuels and bioproducts by advancing biorefinery development, from pre-pilot to demonstration, to create

Wärtsilä to supply biogas liquefaction technology for project in Sweden

Wärtsilä will supply its biogas liquefaction technology for an important new project in Mönsterås, Sweden. The system has been ordered by Scandinavian Biogas Mönsterås, a joint venture company between Scandinavian Biogas Fuels (SBF), the majority owner, and local farmers supplying manure and agricultural waste to the project. The plant will produce bio-LNG, a substitute for

Government vehicles older than 15 years to be scrapped

More than nine lakh vehicles, owned by central and state governments, transport corporations and public sector undertakings, that are older than 15 years will go off the road from April 1 and new vehicles will replace them, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said. Addressing an event organised by industry body FICCI, Gadkari said the government is

Suzuki to launch six EVs in India by 2030

Suzuki Motor Corporation, the parent company of Maruti Suzuki, has announced its growth strategy for the year 2030. Based on the target set by the Indian government, Suzuki aims to achieve carbon neutrality in the country by 2070. Moreover, the Japanese carmaker plans to launch six electric vehicles in India by 2030 with the first