Government issues guidelines for green hydrogen in shipping

The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the shipping sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Shipping Sector”, have been issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 1st February,

Government issues guidelines for green hydrogen in steel sector

The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the steel sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Steel Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission”, have been issued by the Ministry of New &

IEA lowers renewables forecast for clean hydrogen

Hydrogen-dedicated renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by 45 GW between 2022 and 2028, some 35% lower than forecast a year ago, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest Renewables report. There is growing political momentum for low-emission hydrogen but actual implementation has been held up by uncertain demand outlooks, a lack

CMA CGM, Masdar agree to work for green alternative fuels

The CMA CGM Group and Masdar have signed a long-term agreement for green maritime fuels to supply CMA CGM vessels. The cooperation is set to facilitate the deployment of CMA CGM’s new generation of dual-fuel ships ready to use biofuels and e-fuels based on methane and methanol, of which 35 are currently in fleet and

Green fuel gets boost in Interim Budget 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha­raman announced a slew of initiatives aimed at bolstering the green energy sectors while presenting the Interim Budget. She outlined a comprehensive road map for sustained economic growth. The finance minister announced a new scheme for converting biomass into Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) and phased mandatory blending of CBG with natural gas

Galveston LNG bunker port sets site for LNG bunkering facility

Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) has announced its lease-agreement with the City of Texas City for 140 acres of land on Shoal Point in Galveston County, Texas, adjacent to the Texas City Ship Channel and in close proximity to the maritime centers of Texas City, Galveston, and Houston. Galveston LNG Bunker Port is a Joint

NTPC and Oil India to build strategic partnership in green projects

NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, has signed a non-binding MoU with Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), for partnership opportunities in the proposed bamboo-based Bio-Refinery at NTPC Bongaigaon and other green projects. NRL is a subsidiary of Oil India Limited, which is engaged in the business of refining and marketing of petroleum products. Through this

NGEL inks pact with Maharashtra for green hydrogen

In a significant move towards bolstering green energy initiatives, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra. The agreement, aimed at the development of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives such as Green Ammonia and Green Methanol, marks a significant stride towards sustainable

BASF and IRRI join forces to reduce carbon footprint of rice

BASF and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have entered into a scientific collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rice production. Running by the name “OPTIMA Rice” (Optimizing Management for Reduction of GHG in Rice), the collaboration with IRRI supports BASF’s commitment to enable the reduction of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions by

Çelebi Aviation recognized for sustainability leadership at Wings India awards

Çelebi India is thrilled to announce that it has won the “Best Sustainability Champion – Service Provider Award” at the Wings India Awards 2024. This esteemed recognition is presented by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to celebrate Çelebi’s outstanding contribution to Indian civil aviation, with a focus on prioritizing sustainability