China develops hydrogen engines for light and heavy trucks

YCK05H, the first hydrogen engine was developed in China by Yuchai. The engine was designed for city buses, garbage trucks and cargo vehicles. It was first launched in December 2021, after which Yuchai began developing the YCK16H, especially for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Yuchai became the first Chinese company to develop hydrogen-powered engines for both light

Second methanol-fuelled tanker to Proman Stena Bulk delivered

Proman Stena Bulk takes delivery of second methanol-fuelled tanker Stena Pro Marine. Proman Stena Bulk is a joint venture (JV) between global methanol producer Proman and one of the world’s largest tanker shipping companies Stena Bulk. Both 49,990 DWT IMOIIMeMAX dual-fuel mid-range (MR) tankers were built at GSI in China. Stena Pro Marine, like Stena

Global dependence on China for solar panels needs to be curtailed: IEA

International Energy Agency (IEA) says that countries must reduce dependence on China’s production of solar panels to reach net-zero emissions. IEA in its report said that while China’s policies and innovation have made solar power more affordable, its domination of the sector has also resulted in “imbalances” in supply chains. China has been instrumental in

PIL places order for four LNG-fuelled container ships

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has placed an order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China for the construction of four 8,000 teu dual-fuel containerships. The shipbuilder will deliver the vessels in 2025. No price has been revealed for this order. The vessels will initially be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), but will also be equipped with

Yuchai ignites largest hydrogen-fueled engine in China

Yuchai, a Chinese company has ignited largest hydrogen-fueled engine in Yulin, Guangxi. The YCK16H engine has a displacement of 15.93 liters and a horsepower of 560 hp. The YCK16H adopts advanced fuel high-pressure common-rail, high-pressure in-cylinder direct injection technology and dual-channel turbocharging technology. The engine can realize homogeneous combustion or stratified combustion in the cylinder

World’s first methanol hybrid car launched in China

The fourth-generation Emgrand Hybrid sedan was officially launched in Chinese city of Guiyang by Geely. It is the world’s first methanol-electric hybrid car, the alcohol-electric hybrid car is equipped with a new-generation 1.8L alcohol-electric hybrid engine and an industry-leading hybrid-electric transmission. The car achieves a 40% energy saving rate and low alcohol consumption per 100

First LNG dual-fuel Suezmax oil tanker delivered in China

Built by China Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), the world’s first LNG dual-fuel Suezmax oil tanker was delivered in southern China’s Guangzhou. The 158,000-dwt vessel is the largest LNG dual-fuel green tanker in south China.The vessel is about 274 meters long, 48 meters wide, and 23.7 meters deep. It meets the Tier III emission standards promulgated

China’s first methanol-powered tanker delivered

China’s first indigenously built dual-fuel tanker powered by methanol has been delivered in Guangzhou City in south China’s Guangdong Province. The 49,900-deadweight tonnage (dwt) vessel, which runs on a methanol dual-fuel drive system, can be driven by four fuel modes: fuel, fuel hydrate, methanol and methanol hydrate. It is also equipped with a variety of

Proman Stena Bulk JV takes delivery of first methanol-powered tanker

Shipping joint venture Proman Stena Bulk has taken delivery of the first of six 49,900 dwt methanol-powered dual-fuel medium-range tankers. The methanol-powered ship is the first of six IMOIIMeMAX dual-fuel MR tankers being built at Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI) in China for Proman Stena Bulk and Proman. Stena Pro Patria will leave GSI

India added 15.4GW of renewable power capacity in 2021

According to REN21, a global status report on renewables released recently, India has added third highest renewable power capacity in 2021 after China and the US. India has added around 15.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity, as per the report. According to the report, the country now is the third-largest market in the world for