IOC advocates integrating biodiesel processing within existing refineries

Indian Oil, India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporation, is urging the government to allow biodiesel to be processed alongside traditional crude oil at its refineries, a shift it argues could facilitate the country’s ambitions for a 5% biodiesel blend by 2030. The development should be seen in the context of headwinds in supply of oil

HIF Global and Antarctica21 work together to promote use of e-Fuels

Leading air-cruise tour operator Antarctica21 announced a new partnership with HIF Global, a global pioneer in the manufacture of e-fuel. Since Antarctica21 is the first cruise line to include synthetic fuel into its operations, this exclusive arrangement represents a major step towards sustainable tourism in Antarctica. Because it is chemically identical to gasoline, E-Fuel, a

Port of Hamburg, Shanghai Port collaborate to create a green maritime corridor

China’s Shanghai Port and Germany’s Port of Hamburg pledged to collaborate on the construction of a green shipping corridor at the 2024 North Bund Forum. The goal is to support the sustainable growth of the global shipping sector and the green transformation of the two ports. In order to speed up the decarbonization process, the

TwinShip initiative seeks to increase access to trustworthy data to support decarbonization

A collaboration comprising the technology group Wärtsilä will create a new system for the marine sector with the goal of enhancing access to trustworthy data to provide more informed shipping choices pertaining to fleet operations that are decarbonized. The European Union (EU) is sponsoring the “TwinShip” project, which is scheduled to operate from 2025 to

Ports of Indiana and Cork partner on major green initiatives

A newly signed MOU between Ireland and Indiana envisions a green shipping route and new container service.Indiana officials visited Cork, Ireland, to develop marine and air connectivity. The ports signed the MOU to work on economic, environmental, and technology efforts and investigate an Ireland-to-Indiana expedited container shipping service. As reported, Ireland was Indiana’s top importer

IAPH recognises Mormugao Port as an incentive provider

By being recognized by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) as an incentive provider on the Environment Ship Index (ESI) platform, Mormugao Port Authority has achieved international recognition. This accomplishment demonstrates the port’s dedication to encouraging eco-friendly procedures for seagoing ships. In keeping with international initiatives to lower air pollution in shipping, Mormugao

UltraTech collaborates with UCLA to advance cement industry decarbonisation

UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and ready-mix concrete (RMC) company, announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with the Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to pilot a groundbreaking new technology The Zero Carbon Lime (ZeroCAL) developed by ICM that can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from

MPA and IRENA Collaboration Energy Transition for Maritime and Port Industries

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of global maritime and port sectors. This initiative aligns with the goals of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

ELIRE Infra’s floating infrastructure to accelerate netzero goals

ELIRE Infra, a revolutionary innovation company, operating at the intersection of infrastructure, mobility and clean energy, has announced today, its pioneering ‘Smart Hubs’ – modular, multi-purpose and scalable infrastructure solutions, designed to accelerate decarbonisation across ports, harbours, waterways, and the industries they support. ELIRE Infra’s Smart Hubs address critical infrastructure challenges by offering a sustainable,

Hanwha Ocean partners with GCMD for maritime decarbonisation

Hanwha Ocean and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) established a five-year strategic cooperation to promote maritime decarbonization in the fields of onboard carbon collection, energy efficiency technology, and alternative low-carbon fuels. Along with expanding its reach to South Korea, the world’s top shipbuilding nation1 known for its advanced technological competitiveness and dominance in