Maritime industry rapidly changing, facing multiple global challenges

Arsenio Dominguez assumed the role of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with a vision centered around transparency, inclusion, and diversity. In the face of evolving challenges within the maritime industry, ranging from climate change to security threats, he emphasizes the need for efficiency, resilience, and forward-thinking. Drawing on his extensive experience as a

‘Methanol is already widely available globally in key ports’

Mr Chris Chatterton, Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Methanol Institute (MI), shared his views with Future Fuels in an exclusive interview on the solutions offered to the shipping industry, with a focus on methanol as an option. What are the milestones achieved by Methanol Institute towards decorbonisation so far? MI actively participated and supported the

‘We see a chicken-and-egg scenario with regards to the sourcing of green fuels’

Kristian Mogensen, Two-Stroke Promotion & Customer Support, MAN Energy Solutions, in an exclusive interview with Future Fuels magazine explains what solutions MAN is offering to ship owners in the pursuit to energy transition. What is the engine technical solutions MAN Energy Solutions offers to ship owners for green fuel transition? Currently we offer several such

‘Complete transition to green fuel in mining is challenging’

Mr B K Bhatia, Additional Secretary General, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) in an exclusive interview with Future Fuels shares his opinion on sustainability and decarbonisation efforts made Indian mining sector. What are the initiatives/steps being taken by FIMI with regard to decarbonisation in mining industry in the country? Ans:  FIMI’s efforts in sustainability

‘LNG is not a transition fuel, it’s a fuel in transition’

In an exclusive interview with Future Fuels, Steve Esau, Chief Operating Officer, SEA-LNG, shares his views on how Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) can be a potential alternative fuel for maritime industry. Recently, the new build orders for LNG-powered ships have been on the rise. Is this because there are no readily available alternative fuels for

‘We are adopting fuel-flexibility approach regarding future fuels’

Mr Sachin Kulkarni – Head of Sales, Marine Power (South Asia), Wärtsilä shares his views with Future Fuels on how his company has been spearheading shipping’s decarbonisation efforts, and what needs to be done to accelerate lower emissions in the maritime industry. What is the engine technical solutions Wartsila offers to ship owners for green

‘Methanol emerged as a leading alternative fuel in the maritime sector’

Mr Jason Chesko, Director, Global Market Development at Methanex Corporation, shares his opinion on the growing demand for methanol  as fuel of the future, the role of his company Methanex in meeting the supply side to match new demand. How many methanol production plants do you have currently and how many in the pipeline? What

‘Main challenge in the transition to zero carbon future is lack of clear pathway’

Mr Kari Hietanen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Legal Affairs, Wärtsilä in an exclusive interview with Future Fuels shared his thoughts green transition in Europe. Q. What are the technical solutions Wartsila offers for the green transition? Wärtsilä has a wide range of technologies enabling green transition both in marine and energy sectors. In

‘We will have to wait till 2024 to know which fuel will be more beneficial’

In an exclusive interview with Future Fuels, Mr Indra Nath Bose, Advisor, the Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, shares his views on the energy transition currently happening in shipping industry in general and its impact on the Indian coastal ships in particular. Marine industry’s current worry is the impending regulations that are for milestones of

India is on the right path towards energy sustainability for future

Of late, Indian industry has made important progress on energy transition and emissions reduction. However, if long term sustainable growth is to be achieved in combination with global ambition to address climate change, more fundamental changes will be required to reduce emissions. Mr Gurmeet Singh, Director General of Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), in