China develops first vehicle-mounted liquid hydrogen system

China has successfully developed its first 100-kilogram class vehicle-mounted liquid hydrogen system, marking a new breakthrough in the country’s transportation sector, according to its developer China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). As one of the core components of liquid hydrogen heavy trucks, the new system is fully domestically produced and will help hydrogen-powered heavy

Marine fuel oil exports from China plunge 32%

China’s exports of marine fuel oil fell 32 percent in March 2024 from the same month a year earlier, reaching 1.32 million metric tons, according to recent data from the General Administration of Customs. Industry sources attributed the stronger export volumes to lower bunker prices at key Chinese ports like Zhoushan and Shanghai, compared to

China exceeds India as largest importer of Russian crude

China has become the largest importer of Russian seaborne crude, surpassing India, due to India’s slowdown in imports amidst sanctions and rising price. China has surpassed India as the primary importer of Russian crude oil via sea routes, with China importing 1.82 million barrels per day (bpd) in March compared to India’s 1.36 million bpd.

China completes its first methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation

The Port of Shanghai  completed China’s first methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation. The country’s first operational methanol fuel bunkering vessel, the Haigang Zhiyuan, provided 504 tonnes of eco-friendly methanol to the Astrid Maersk, a large methanol-powered container vessel at Yangshan Port, part of the Port of Shanghai. This groundbreaking operation not only represents the first methanol

Coal is preparing to say adieu

More than two years after climate negotiators first attempted to consign coal to history, the dirtiest fossil fuel is having a moment. Thanks to a combination of China’s energy insecurity — pushing Beijing back to trusted power sources — plus rising Indian demand, the continued fallout from the war in Ukraine and faltering international programs

Berge Bulk orders ammonia-ready newcastlemax pair in China

The leading newcastlemax builder in the world, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, has bagged another order for a pair of ammonia-ready bulk carriers. James Marshall-led Berge Bulk has gone to northeast China, signing for a pair of 210,000 dwt newbuilds, estimated to cost $80m each. Earlier this week, Splash reported fellow Singapore owner Eastern Pacific Shipping

Chinese vendors dominate supply chain of Indian solar PLI

Renewable energy sector leaders in India have listed Chinese vendors as major suppliers in the PLI scheme. Reliance New Energy Solar and Tata Power are among the companies that have listed Chinese suppliers. A majority of the winners of India’s PLI scheme have listed supply chain partners and service providers from China, according to a

IEA lowers renewables forecast for clean hydrogen

Hydrogen-dedicated renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by 45 GW between 2022 and 2028, some 35% lower than forecast a year ago, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest Renewables report. There is growing political momentum for low-emission hydrogen but actual implementation has been held up by uncertain demand outlooks, a lack

China’s low-sulphur marine fuel exports up 3%

China’s exports of low-sulphur marine fuels last year rose 3.2% from 2022, data from the General Administration of Customs showed. The rise in exports tracked continued growth in refuelling demand at China’s largest bunker port Zhoushan, while overall bunkering activity also picked up in Asia. Exports of the marine fuel, or very low-sulphur fuel oil

First methanol-fueled ultramax bulk carrier gets ABS approval in China

Lemissoler Navigation Ltd. and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) received ABS approval in principle (AIP) for its design of a 65K DWT methanol-fueled ultramax bulk carrier, the first such methanol vessel for China’s shipbuilding industry. “ABS understands and is deeply involved in supporting clients with decarbonization solutions. Getting to net zero by