U-Ming, Itochu eye joint operation of ammonia ships

U-Ming Marine Transport (S) Pte Ltd and ITOCHU Corp. are eyeing joint ownership and operation of ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding that also outlines the exploration and implementation of other maritime-emission lowering solutions like the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, alongside various energy-saving devices. The International Maritime

Sterling & Wilson arm ties up with Spanish firm to make electrolysers

The hydrogen electrolyser, a key stage in manufacturing of green hydrogen, is planned to be commissioned in the last quarter of 2024 and can be scaled up to 10 MW, Sterling & Wilson said Sterling & Wilson on Thursday said that Sterling Generators has tied up with Spanish firm Tecnicas Reunidas for the joint development

DIMATE’s tech to enhance inspection processes

Software technology company DIMATE is making its way into the clean energy services industry, including carbon capture and hydrogen, with its PACS (picture archiving and communication system) solution for end-to-end digitization of test processes on safety-relevant components with integration into customer-specific inspection processes. According to DIMATE, PACS is a necessary building block for on-stream inspection

Ambuja Cements to invest $723 mn in green energy

Ambuja Cements Ltd., controlled by billionaire Gautam Adani, said it will invest 60 billion rupees ($723 million) to build 1,000 megawatt of renewable power projects as the Indian conglomerate seeks to move rapidly toward its net zero goals. The Mumbai-based cement maker, which the Adani Group acquired from Holcim Ltd. last year, will be funding

Erik Thun puts dynamic drive from Berg Propulsion at the heart of fuel efficiency gains

Erik Thun Group has selected Berg Propulsion’s Dynamic Drive technology to optimize efficiency on board all 10 of its latest newbuildings. The Swedish owner confirmed its decision after pilot installations exceeded energy efficiency gain expectations, with the integrated drive solution helping to save 10% of fuel, rising to 20% in some operational conditions. As part

Gulfstream Aerospace achieved transatlantic flight using only SAF

Aviation accounts for 3% of the world’s CO₂ emissions into the atmosphere. In other words, airplanes are direct contributors to climate change. That’s why almost the entire sector is making efforts to innovate and research sustainable fuels. Gulfstream Aerospace has made history by completing the world’s first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

JSW bags award to develop greenfield port in Karnataka

JSW Infrastructure said it has received a letter of award to develop an all-weather, deep-water, greenfield port at Keni Port in Karnataka on a public private partnership basis for Rs 4,119 crore. JSW Infrastructure in a statement said the proposed Keni Port would have modern environment-friendly mechanised facilities for handling cape-size vessels. Keni Port is

Seaqualize successfully executes first ever offshore transfer

First turbine components successfully fast-lifted in the open Atlantic Ocean Dutch heave compensation specialist Seaqualize executed the world’s first offshore transfer lifts of wind turbine components from a heaving supply vessel. Their newly developed offshore lifting device, the Heave Chief 1100 is deployed by DEME Offshore US. Together with the feeder barge solution developed by

Help for ports to overcome barriers to electrification

Ports are planning major electrification projects ranging from ship-to-shore power to transitioning to electric vehicles and materials handling equipment (MHE). However, British Ports Association (BPA) research suggests that 70% of UK ports are already at or near to their ceiling in terms of available power from the grid. Other ports around the world are reporting

Scientists develop catalyst with higher activity for hydrogen production

Researchers have developed an advanced platinum nanocatalyst that significantly improves hydrogen production efficiency. This breakthrough hybrid catalyst showcased enhanced activity and stability, with potential applications for hydrogen-powered vehicles. According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of Korea, there were approximately 30,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles registered by 2022, representing a threefold increase compared