LNG as alternative fuel challenged in Europe

Five NGOs – Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW, and Opportunity Green – have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping. Opportunity Green said that the EU Taxonomy should act as the standard for informing ethical and sustainable investments. It exists to

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding completes delivery of ammonia fuel supply system

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed delivery of an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two stroke marine engines, to Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), a manufacturer of marine engines based in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. J-ENG is currently conducting tests of ammonia fuel under various conditions

Sirius Jet to introduce liquid-hydrogen eVTOL aircraft

The Sirius Jet will fly up to 1,150 miles (1,851 km) at speeds up to 323 mph (520 km/h) on a clean liquid-hydrogen powertrain. It’ll rise vertically off a pad thanks to a deflected vectored thrust system using 20 smallish electric ducted fans. It’s the work of Swiss startup Sirius Aviation AG, which has apparently

IBA urges for incentives to promote bio-fertilisers

Industry body Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has demanded a host of incentives including a dedicated Rs 1.4 lakh crore ‘Biogas-Fertilizer Fund’ that aims to promote the use of organic fertilizers for improved soil and human health. It said the key to accelerating the Bio-CNG/CBG (compressed natural gas/biogas) industry’s growth lies in crafting pro-biofertilizer policies. This

Avaada Group to invest Rs 40,000 cr in 6 GW renewable projects

Avaada Group said it has committed investments worth Rs 40,000 crore for development of 6,000 MW hybrid wind-solar projects in Gujarat. The agreement was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel on the sidelines of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 on January 10-12 at Gandhinagar. According to the statement, Avaada Group

VinFast looks to start India EV operations

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is moving fast to kick-start its India operations, targeting sales of its first two-wheelers and four-wheelers in India beginning in the third quarter or second half of calendar year 2024, two persons aware of the plans told Mint on condition of anonymity. The company has held dealer ‘clinics’ with

Green ammonia production key to decarbonizing shipping industry

A study by researchers at the University of Oxford found that green ammonia could be used to fulfill the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. By looking at the production costs of ammonia which are similar to very low sulphur fuels, the team concluded

Equatorial, TFG and Sinopec top 3 marine bunker suppliers

Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services maintained its top spot among marine bunker suppliers in Singapore, the world’s largest bunker hub, while Sinopec Fuel Oil Singapore propelled into No.3 in 2023, latest data from the port authority showed. Equatorial maintained its top position for a second consecutive year, while Trafigura’s TFG Marine rose one spot to

Nuvera Fuel Cells to collaborate with HELINOR Energy to develop zero-emission marine power

Nuvera Fuel Cells, a leading provider of fuel cell power solutions, has formalized a technology development agreement with HELINOR Energy, a Norwegian technology and production provider specializing in next-generation hydrogen fuel cell and fire suppression modules. The collaboration aims to develop scalable zero-emission energy solutions for maritime applications, with HELINOR funding the integration of Nuvera’s

IOC to open 300 ethanol fuel stations: Gadkari

Indian Oil Corp , the country’s top refiner, will open 300 ethanol fuel stations, federal road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said. “My demand of opening of ethanol pumps is accepted by the petroleum minister,” Gadkari said on the sidelines of a sugar conference in the western city of Pune. “Indian Oil has taken a decision