GCMD sheds light on role of FAME biofuel in maritime operations

The Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has published a report which sheds light on the quality of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) biofuel and FAME blends. As part of GCMD’s initiative to develop an assurance framework for drop-in green fuels, the “Tracking the propensity of biofuels degradation across the maritime supply chain” paper presents

Port of Antwerp-Bruges becomes part of green shipping corridor

Port of Gothenburg, North Sea Port, and DFDS have welcomed the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to the green shipping corridor, bolstering green ambitions of the project. By 2030, two DFDS ammonia-fueled roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels are expected to operate on the routes between Sweden and Belgium, and the ports will step up efforts on electrification and ammonia

Shell to acquire Pavilion Energy

Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has reached an agreement with Carne Investments Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek, to acquire 100% of the shares in Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. Pavilion Energy includes a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading business with a contracted supply volume comprising about 6.5

IIT Kanpur, NSI Kanpur agree to establish CoE for biofuels

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur (NSI Kanpur) have formalized a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence for Biofuels. The signing event, held on June 15, 2024, at NSI Kanpur, was attended by notable dignitaries, including Ashwini Srivastava, Joint Secretary

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

Essar Group is set to make a significant stride in clean energy with a Rs 30,000 crore investment in a green hydrogen plant at Jamnagar, Gujarat. This ambitious project, to be developed over the next four years, marks the conglomerate’s commitment to green energy as a cornerstone of its growth strategy. The initiative includes decarbonizing

Japan emissions-monitoring startup Asuene backed by SMBC, Murata

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Murata Manufacturing are among 17 Japanese companies investing 4.2 billion yen ($26.7 million) in a startup that helps businesses visualize and cut carbon dioxide emissions down their supply chains, amid growing investor pressure for greater transparency. Asuene, established in 2019, uses artificial intelligence to calculate customers’ Scope 3 emissions —

Helsinki’s CO2 emissions decreased at a record pace

Helsinki’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased at a record pace last year, with the exception of traffic. Helsinki’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 has proceeded significantly with the decommissioning of the Hanasaari coal-fired power plant. In 2023, emissions from district heating in Helsinki decreased 35 per cent year-on-year, which is a new record. Emissions from

Methanol Institute welcomes STX Group as a new member

The Methanol Institute (MI)  welcomes STX Group as our newest member. STX Group is a leading global environmental commodity trader and climate solutions provider. For over 25 years STX Group has been at the forefront of the global transition towards a low-carbon economy. Leveraging their long-standing expertise in accurately pricing pollution and emissions, STX Group

MECON seeks bids for use of green hydrogen for steel manufacturing

As part of the government’s move to replace fossil fuels with green hydrogen in steel manufacturing, MECON Limited has invited proposals from prospective bidders for use of Hydrogen in DRI Pilot Plant, in existing Blast Furnace and in existing DRI Vertical shaft. The request for Proposal (RfP) document has been uploaded in e-tender mode in

Daimler Truck, Kawasaki to study liquid H2 supply chains

Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Daimler Truck AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the establishment and optimization for supply of liquid hydrogen for the decarbonization or road freight transportation in Europe. The agreement was signed during the Hydrogen Council annual meeting in Berlin, Germany. The mutual initiative between the two companies includes