Indian Army signs pact with IOCL for sustainable transport solutions

Displaying a firm resolve towards finding green and sustainable transport solutions, the Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. The Indian Army is known for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army

Hutchison Ports Thailand collaborates with Kasetsart University for Go Green Project

Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT), the leading port operator in Thailand, continues to tackle climate change with the Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus (IMS, KU) for the 3rd Year of Go Green Project. Both parties held a press conference at the Faculty of International Maritime Studies to officially announce their Go Green

EcoVadis gold medal: Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH honoured again

Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH has once again achieved the gold medal, which is reserved for the top 5% of all companies assessed worldwide. With the new award, Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH has further strengthened its position by moving up from the top 2% to the top 1% of companies rated in its own industry. Significant improvements and initiatives in

NYK commences first long-term biofuel test run on VLCC Tenjun

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) began a long-term biofuel test run on its VLCC Tenjun. The vessel received an initial supply of biofuel in Singapore and will continue to use biofuel for approximately three months to comprehensively verify the safe and stable procurement of biofuel for long-term use. NYK has conducted many short- and long-term

Japanese companies collaborate to introduce carbon-neutral fuels by 2030

Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan, ENEOS, Toyota Motor and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have agreed to jointly consider introducing carbon-neutral fuels in the country around 2030, the companies said in a joint statement. Idemitsu, ENEOS, Toyota and MHI have commenced a study to introduce and spread carbon-neutral fuels in the country as part of efforts toward carbon neutrality.

GAIL commissions first green hydrogen plant  

The first hydrogen green plant by GAIL (Gas Authority of India Ltd) was inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh. The plant marks a major step towards new and alternate energy and has been installed in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The plant was inaugurated by the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Pankaj Jain,

CMB.TECH and Damen agree to build four hydrogen dual fuel tugs

CMB.TECH and Damen have signed an agreement that will see Damen build four 80-tonnes bollard pull tugs powered by a CMB.TECH hydrogen dual fuel solution. The agreement was signed May 23 during the 27th International Tug & Salvage (ITS) Convention in Dubai in a ceremony that came after, earlier in the day, Lloyd’s Register had

Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four methanol-fuelled, ammonia-ready newbuilds

Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared options to build four more methanol dual-fuel and ammonia-ready newbuildings in China. The Oslo-listed company ordered four more 9,300 ceu so-called Shaper Class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. The options for the ordered vessels are the new options Wallenius Wilhelmsen secured in March which have earlier

HD Hyundai, Shell partner to develop LH2 carriers

HD Hyundai, South Korea’s top shipbuilder, is partnering with Shell to commercialise large liquified hydrogen carriers by 2030. Both companies have been working hard to develop the necessary technology for this emerging seaborne trade. Currently the only trading liquid hydrogen carrier in the world, the Suiso Frontier, has just one 1,250 cu m vacuum-insulated, Type

GAIL set to establish 26 bio CNG plants

GAIL (India) is set to establish 26 Bio CNG plants within the next two to three years, collaborating with raw material suppliers and biogas producers as joint venture partners. The initiative, requiring an investment of up to Rs 1,300 crore, includes equity contributions of 30 percent from GAIL and its partners. To facilitate this, GAIL