Gas-based power generation, LNG demand surges amid heat wave

India’s natural gas-based power generation has surged in May on the back of heat wave conditions, driving up demand for more LNG cargoes for prompt deliveries in June from state-owned energy companies. Indian gas-based power generation was 4,646.53 million kWhr as of May 29 for the month of May, compared to 2,631 million kWhr a

Rolls-Royce selected to supply twin MT30-powered propulsion

Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the world’s first twin MT30-powered hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion arrangement to power Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), a Japanese destroyer program. The OEM says the unique power density of the MT30 GT will ensure ship performance is not compromised and will meet the top ship speed requirements associated with

Raízen opens world’s largest 2G ethanol plant

Raízen, the world’s largest sugarcane ethanol producer, has opened its second plant for Second Generation (2G) Ethanol in the city of Guariba, in the state of São Paulo. The milestone project reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and energy transition. Recognized for being one of the biggest large-scale producers of sugarcane by-products, such as ethanol

Petronet expects 15% rise in India’s LNG imports

India’s largest LNG importer Petronet LNG expects a 15 rise in the country’s imports of liquefied natural gas during this financial year, according to Petronet LNG’s management. Petronet’s executives said during the company’s earnings call on May 23 that the company expects India’s LNG imports to rise to 27 millions tonnes in the fiscal year

Importance of SAF in driving decarbonisation recognised

As more countries and governments commit to achieving net-zero targets, and with annual air travel passenger numbers on a rapid rise, the aviation industry is under escalating pressure to substantially reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the most viable and impactful solution for aviation decarbonisation up to 2050. The UK Government has

MAN Cryo to design hydrogen supply for netzero Norwegian ferries

MAN Cryo has been contracted by Torghatten Nord A/S, the Norwegian ferry company, to work on a project encompassing the design and engineering of two hydrogen-powered newbuild RoPax ferries. The project stems from a Norwegian government initiative for major vessels operating on the challenging mainland-Lofoten Islands crossing to become emission-free. Part of MAN Energy Solutions

Suzlon secures a new 551.25 MW order from Aditya Birla Group

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced a new order win for the development of 551.25 MW wind power project for the Aditya Birla Group, a Global Indian Conglomerate. Suzlon will install 175 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each at

TECO 2030’s fuel cell is running at 100% power capacity

TECO 2030 has successfully reached stable and maximum power output of zero emission hydrogen-electric power with its disruptive fuel cell system. TECO 2030’s fuel cell system connected on the testbed at AVL’s facility in Graz, Austria. Since November 2023, the system has been connected to AVL’s testbed facility in Graz. It has undergone minor modifications

Ningbo Ocean Shipping orders all-electric feeder vessels

Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NBOSCO) has signed for the construction of two battery-powered feeder boxships at Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding. The Shanghai-listed subsidiary of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group has booked 740 teu ships, which will operate along the Chinese coast once delivered in 2026. The newbuilds will be driven by two 875 KW permanent magnet propulsion motors

RIL signs alkaline electrolyzer deal with Nel

Reliance Industries has signed a technology licensing agreement to gain access to Nel Hydrogen’s platform for alkaline electrolyzer production. The agreement provides Reliance Industries with an exclusive license for Nel’s alkaline electrolyzers in India. It also allows Reliance Industries to manufacture Nel’s alkaline electrolyzers for captive purposes throughout the world. Reliance Industries aims to become