DNV Validates Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant for Safety, Efficiency and Commercial Readiness

Independent energy assurance provider DNV has completed a detailed technical review of Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant, confirming its compliance with current industry benchmarks for process design, safety, and manufacturing practices. The HYPRPlant is a modular electrolyzer system designed to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The system incorporates high-current-density

Nepal Eyes Green Hydrogen Future with Policy Push and Hydropower Potential

Nepal is positioning itself as a potential leader in green hydrogen, leveraging its vast hydropower resources and recent policy initiatives. A new report by SAWTEE outlines the country’s strategic potential for producing green hydrogen using surplus electricity from its growing renewable energy capacity. Hydropower currently accounts for nearly 95 percent of Nepal’s electricity generation. With

India Tests First Hydrogen-Powered Rail Coach at ICF Chennai

Indian Railways has reached a significant milestone with the successful trial of the country’s first hydrogen-powered coach. The test was conducted at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, according to an announcement made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. Sharing the update on X, the Minister said, “First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power

Scandlines Nears Delivery of Zero Emissions Ferry Following Successful Sea Trials

Scandlines is preparing to introduce a new zero direct emissions freight ferry, following the vessel’s successful completion of its second sea trial in the Sea of Marmara near Turkey. The ferry, which is scheduled to enter service on the Puttgarden to Rødby route in late 2025, marks a significant step forward in sustainable maritime transport.

India faces emission roadblocks with rising net-zero demands

India’s exports are increasingly vulnerable to climate-linked risks, with over two-thirds of outbound shipments exposed to tightening net-zero regulations in major markets, a study by Net Zero Tracker, a coalition of research groups at the University of Oxford, showed. In 2024-25, India exported goods and services worth $824.9 billion, according to data from the Reserve

Green Energy Resources invests in two electric Liebherr LHM 550

Two LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes with four-rope configuration, 124-tonne SWL, electric drive and overpressure units are being delivered fully assembled for immediate deployment at berth EQ1A in Visakhapatnam, India. Strategic lifting capacity meets India’s east coast logistics growth. The LHM 550s selected for this project are tailored for high-intensity bulk operations, combining a four-rope

NYK Launches Continuous Use of Bio LNG Fuel on Car Carriers to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has initiated the continuous use of bio LNG fuel on its liquefied natural gas powered car carriers, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport. The fuel is being supplied by Titan Supply BV at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first

Yang Ming Expands Fleet with Methanol and LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Under Fleet Optimization Plan

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced plans to expand its fleet with three additional 8000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships. The vessels will be built by Nihon Shipyard Co Ltd and Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd. This new order follows a previous purchase of three similar ships in March, bringing the total number of methanol dual-fuel-ready

ClassNK Advocates Speed Gap Monitoring to Optimize Fuel Efficiency in Heavy Weather

ClassNK’s latest Technical Journal includes a summary of recent developments on safety measures for ammonia and other alternative fuels, and also reveals a ‘fuel-saving tip’ for ships operating in rough sea conditions. The sections on ammonia feature an update on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Guidelines for the Safety of Ships Using Ammonia as Fuel

Wärtsilä’s retrofit package for the Corsica Linea ferry Pascal Paoli has resulted in fuel savings of up to 22 percent Corsica Linea

Technology group Wärtsilä’s retrofit package for the Corsica Linea ferry ‘Pascal Paoli’ has resulted in fuel savings of up to 22 percent. This significant gain in energy efficiency on each trip has been made possible by the installation of a new twin screw controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system with blades optimised for the ship’s operating