Top diamond miner ALROSA structurally reduces emissions

Russian diamond miner ALROSA announced today that the company has launched a project to convert its vehicles from gasoline and diesel to natural gas to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost economic efficiency.   The company said that expanded use of energy-efficient fuels across the corporate transport fleet is among ALROSA’s top priorities in improving

Norwegian Company to Develop the Technology for Ammonia Bunkering

While extensive research efforts are underway to develop the propulsion systems for ships that will use alternative fuels, the other critical part of the equation for decarbonization is developing the new infrastructure required to support the maritime industry’s use of the new fuels. A new joint venture launching in Norway, according to its founders, will

Wärtsilä Reports Progress, Targeting Ammonia Blend Engine This Year

As the efforts continue toward introducing a new generation of zero-carbon emission engines, Wärtsilä is reporting that that has made significant progress in a testing program with its fuel-flexible combustion engines. The Finnish engine manufacturer now expects to have a marine engine capable of running on an ammonia blend available this year as it proceeds

MOL Seeks to Grow Methanol with Investment in Waterfront Shipping

In an effort to advance the commercialization of methanol as an alternative marine fuel and to expand its participation in the emerging market, Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will acquire a minority stake in Methanex Corporation’s Waterfront Shipping subsidiary. According to the companies, the new strategic investment buildings on a relationship started over 30 years