IEA makes its energy data, statistics freely available through upgraded pages

In another major step towards making more IEA data freely available and accessible, the IEA has upgraded the Countries and Regions section of its website by adding a comprehensive range of statistics and information at the global, regional and national levels. The revamped country pages are the latest example of the IEA delivering on recent

Seaspan Energy launches LNG bunkering vessels

Seaspan Energy launched the third of its three 7600m3 LNG bunkering vessels, the Seaspan Baker, named after Mount Baker, also known as Koma Kulshan, in Washington State. This series of vessels is named after iconic West Coast mountains and the first two vessels, the Seaspan Garibaldi and the Seaspan Lions, will be delivered later this

MNRE issues scheme guidelines for green hydrogen

The Scheme Guidelines for implementation of “Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme – Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)- Tranche-II” have been notified by MNRE. The capacity of Tranche-II will be 450,000 TPA of Green Hydrogen, with 40,000 TPA capacity reserved for biomass-based pathways (bucket-II) and the rest

Nuclear propulsion could transform maritime with emissions-free ships

Nuclear power could transform the maritime industry with emissions-free shipping, whilst extending the life cycle of vessels and removing the uncertainty of fuel and refuelling infrastructure development, but regulation and safety considerations must be addressed for its widespread commercial adoption, reveals Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Fuel for Thought: Nuclear report. The report assesses the opportunity presented

Cepsa, PreZero Spain ink alliance for production of biomethane

In Spain, Cepsa and PreZero Spain have reached a strategic alliance that will allow both companies to advance their decarbonization objectives. The two companies will boost the biomethane market through collaboration in the supply of this renewable gas by PreZero Spain in some of its projects to the energy company, in addition to the joint

Tata Motors bets big on hydrogen as its future fuel

Tata Motors is actively exploring a dozen alternative fuel options, including three hydrogen-based technologies, as it strives for net-zero emissions. In a recent investor presentation, Tata Motors outlined its strategy for a future beyond conventional diesel in the CV space. In it, hydrogen emerged as a key focus area, particularly for medium and heavy-duty trucks

Essar to invest Rs 30,000 cr in green hydrogen plant

Essar Group plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore over the next four years in setting up a green hydrogen plant at Jamnagar in Gujarat as the metals-to-infrastructure conglomerate eyes clean energy as a key pillar for its new phase of growth. The conglomerate is looking to decarbonise its oil refinery in the UK, construct a

India Launches ₹13,050 cr incentive scheme for green hydrogen

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned the implementation of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme—Component II, which focuses on the Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production. This initiative, under Mode 1, falls under Tranche II of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is set to span from FY

Spike in demand for green fuels at Port of Singapore

The Port of Singapore, the world’s busiest transshipment hub, reported a growing demand for greener fuels in 2023. Bunker sales in Singapore reached a record 51.8 million tonnes in 2023, surpassing the previous high, with alternative fuels accounting for 1.2% of the sales. As a major hub connecting Asia with the Americas, Middle East, Europe

POSCO lunches hydrogen steelmaking plant

South Korea’s largest steelmaker, POSCO, has unveiled a pilot steelmaking plant that runs on hydrogen rather than fossil fuels. This is reported by KED Global. The pilot plant at the Pohang facility has a production capacity of 24 tons of molten iron per day, emitting 400 kg of carbon per ton, which is significantly lower