Maritime industry favours methanol-powered vessels in 2024

The maritime industry’s fervor for alternative fuels shows no signs of abating as we enter 2024. According to data from DNV-Maritime, since the beginning of the year, 23 methanol-fueled ships have been to the Alternative Fuels for Shipping Index (AFI) database. The ordering has been dominated by the containership sector solidifying the sector’s momentum toward

BPCL collaborates with CIAL to set up green hydrogen plant at Kochi  

In a significant move towards advancing green energy initiatives, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India's Fortune 500 Maharatna Energy Conglomerate, has entered into a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL).

Cross-Country on Electric: Ultraviolette & HPCL Make It Possible

Ultraviolette, a leader in Electric Mobility Solutions and Energy Technology, has signed an MoU with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limitied (HPCL) to establish electric vehicle charging stations at HPCL fuel outlets in India. This collaboration will bring convenience to electric vehicle enthusiasts throughout the country. Charging Ahead with Strategic Partnerships The alliance between Ultraviolette and HPCL

Invenire Energy advocates upstream investments for ‘Just Transition’ to cleaner fuels: S&P GCI

In a declaration underscoring the imperative of sustained upstream investments for India’s energy security and transition to cleaner fuels, Mannish Mahesshwari, CEO of Invenire Energy, emphasized the pivotal role of the upstream sector in averting potential supply disruptions and mitigating volatile energy prices. In an interview to S&P Global Commodity Insights, Mahesshwari said, “Flipping the

Kolkata’s Clean Fuel Future: GAIL Gas Pipeline Nears Completion

Kolkata’s clean fuel supply is poised for a significant boost as the GAIL gas transportation pipeline nears completion. The pipeline, spanning several districts in West Bengal, will triple the regions natural gas supply, resolving an 800-meter hurdle in Bardhaman district. Anupam Mukhopadhyay, the CEO of Bengal Gas Company Ltd, revealed that the GAIL gas pipeline

Indian valve industry urged to tap future opportunities

The future holds immense opportunities for the valve industry in areas like liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the burgeoning green hydrogen market, said S. Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of L&T Valves. “Each segment presents unique challenges and demands specialised valve solutions. Embracing these new frontiers requires agility, continuous

PFC and CEEW Forge Strategic Alliance to Propel India’s Net-Zero Transition

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have announced a strategic collaboration to advance PFC’s commitment to becoming a leading net-zero financier, aligning with India’s ambitious 2070 Net Zero target. PFC is the largest financer of the renewable energy sector in India. The partnership aims to diversify PFC’s

Petrobras Partners with Senai ISI-ER to Construct Trial Green Hydrogen Facility

Petrobras, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has initiated a Collaboration Agreement with the Instituto Senai de Energias Renováveis (ISI-ER) aimed at constructing a pilot electrolysis plant. The plant is dedicated to exploring the green hydrogen chain, characterized by its low carbon footprint. The primary objective of this endeavor is to conduct an in-depth evaluation

UP’s Green Hydrogen Policy 2023 to Help Achieve 1 Million Tonne Production Capacity

Anupam Shukla, Director, Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), said the state is set to emerge as a frontrunner in the field of green hydrogen market The goal is to achieve 1 million tonne per annum (mtpa) production capacity. Uttar Pradesh is set to emerge as a frontrunner in the field of

Sumitomo investing in Lousiana Green Fuels project

Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, has entered into a Joint Development Agreement for the Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project with Strategic Biofuels (SBF), the developer behind LGF. SCOA will take an anchor position and lead the formation of a Japanese-based investment consortium aimed at funding the majority of development capital