LNG dual-fuel vessels lowest cost compliance solution to decarbonise shipping: SEA-LNG

Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both a single vessel and also an eight-vessel fleet operating the

IIT Guwahati develops technology to convert methane, carbon dioxide into biofuel

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed an advanced biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria. The research, co-authored by Prof Debasish Das and Dr Krishna Kalyani Sahoo, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati, has been published in Fuel, a journal by Elsevier.

Maersk seeks methanol from India for its green fleet

A.P. Moller-Maersk has entered early talks with Indian green fuel producers, including NTPC Green Energy, to source methanol for its growing fleet of dual-fuel ships, the Copenhagen-based shipping giant announced. With 25 dual-fuel vessels ordered, Maersk is advancing its 2040 netzero emissions goal by transitioning to bio and e-methanol alongside liquefied biomethane. Currently, eight dual-fuel

Monjasa gearing up to introduce LNG bunkering operations in UAE

Marine fuels supplier Monjasa has chartered its first dedicated LNG bunker vessel which is expected to be deployed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January 2025. As disclosed, Monjasa chartered Green Zeebrugge, NYK’s 2017-built LNG bunker vessel with a 5,000 cubic meter capacity, in Amsterdam in November 2024 as it prepares to introduce LNG

Rotterdam issues first continuous methanol bunkering permit

Port of Rotterdam and Tankmatch have granted the first continuous permit for methanol bunkering, formalized on December 18, 2024, following successful trials of its safety and viability. This development positions methanol as a sustainable marine fuel and advances the port’s strategy for decarbonizing shipping. The permit signifies a shift from project-based methanol bunkering to routine

DNV issues standard to address ammonia and methanol safety risks

DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies. As explained, the DNV-ST-0687 “Competence related to the use of methanol as fuel” published in October, and the DNV-RP-0699 “Competence related to

IndianOil tests zero-emission electric vehicle technology 

In an effort to promote electromobility in the country, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has successfully conducted a feasibility study on the “Concept” of “Zero Emission Electromobility” at one of its gas stations in Bangalore.  Zero-Emission Electric mobility is a concept that allows an electric vehicle (EV) to be charged using solar energy, thereby ensuring zero

India, Sri Lanka see weak bunker fuel demand in November

Bunker markets in Mumbai saw a fall in demand for bunker fuels due to the inconsistency in availability of supplies at the port, while despite plentiful supplies, traders across Sri Lanka said the drop in the number of ship calls reduced the total bunker demand at the port, India Shipping News reported, citing Platts data.

MBNL expands ethanol production capacity with Rs 100 crore investment

Modi Biotech Private Limited (MBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Modi Naturals Limited, is accelerating its growth trajectory with a significant expansion of its production capacity. To achieve this, the company is investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative technology. As part of this expansion, Modi Biotech Private Limited (MBPL) has already placed orders and commenced construction on

CMA CGM seeks 2025 Singapore biofuel bunker supply

French shipping major CMA CGM is seeking marine biofuel for term delivery in Singapore, the world’s largest bunker hub, between January and December 2025, according to market sources. The company has been one of the top lifters of marine biofuel in Singapore this year, and is expanding its lifting period from half-year term supply this