LNG as alternative fuel challenged in Europe

Five NGOs – Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW, and Opportunity Green – have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping. Opportunity Green said that the EU Taxonomy should act as the standard for informing ethical and sustainable investments. It exists to

Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first flight powered by alternative fuel

A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) successfully completed a London-to-New York jaunt in an effort to showcase the potential of low-carbon options that currently make up a tiny fraction of the industry’s fuel mix. The flight is not the first time the industry has staged demonstrations to highlight its

Euronav shareholders approve CMB’s plans for alternative future

After a two-year battle for control of the Antwerp tanker giant, Famatown Finance, John Fredriksen’s finance vehicle, along with Frontline, his tanker firm, announced a deal with the Saverys-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) last month whereby 24 Euronav VLCCs will be handed over to Frontline for $2.35bn in return for Fredriksen backing away from his

Singapore to formulate alternative-fuel standards

SINGAPORE is set to step up its efforts to develop quality and standards in areas such as greenhouse gas reporting, decarbonisation and renewable energy in the next two to three years. Among the local standards in the pipeline are a methanol and ammonia bunkering standard, which will cover refuelling, operational and safety requirements for the

IEA sees ammonia as alternative solution for shipping

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a 2023 update of its ‘Net Zero by 2050’ report that shipping will primarily turn to ammonia to decarbonise the sector. The ‘Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector‘ report was published in 2021. It translated the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C

Suez Canal, Shell considers alternative fuel bunkering

General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) recently met with Shell officials, during its roadshow tour to the Netherlands, to discuss the development of alternative fuels bunkering. The SCZONE delegation, headed by Waleid Gamal El-Dien, met with Shell officials, Roberto Maria Batumli, Regional lead of the Hydrogen industry EU, and Rene Smeets, Marine LNG

CCS grants 1st approval for ammonia and methanol valves in South Korea

As explained, the AiP certificate was issued by Busan Branch of CCS. The approval was granted for engineering firm PK Valve & Engineering from South Korea. General Manager Tao Xin said that the first AiP certificate of CCS in South Korea is the finishing touch of previous successful cooperation between CCS and PK Valve &

MPC Container Ships, INERATEC agreed for alternative fuel in shipping

MPC Container Ships and INERATEC have signed an agreement for the supply of synthetic marine diesel oil (MDO) made from biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen, with delivery set to start in 2024 to replace conventional fossil fuels used today by existing vessels. Following projects that target the production of sustainable, car fuel and sustainable chemicals

Can green hydrogen offer cost competitive replacement?

Fossil fuels consumption for energy has been significantly increasing over the last fifty years across the world. In spite of the recent escalating gas and oil prices due to Russia-Ukraine conflict, the demand for these fuels is not dying down. However, keeping in mind the evil effects of the fossil fuels on the climate conditions,

Getting to Zero Coalition proposed additional support system under EU ETS

The Getting to Zero Coalition has proposed the inclusion of an additional support system under the EU’s emissions trading scheme (EU ETS), that would see a portion of EU ETS revenues reinvested into alternative marine fuel projects, to narrow the price gap between conventional and alternative bunker fuel options. The alliance, which is spearheaded by