CRI, Jiangsu Sailboat start up world’s most efficient CO2-to-methanol plant

Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat have successfully started up one of the world’s most efficient CO2-to-methanol plants. An opening ceremony took place on September 25th at the Shenghong Petrochemical Industrial Park. This marks a significant milestone in the global effort to boost the production of sustainable methanol – a valuable fuel and chemical

Airbus to install new fuel-saving sails for maritime operations

Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with a wind-assisted propulsion technology that captures wind energy to generate thrust and, therefore, delivers savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The eSAIL, developed by the Spain-based firm bound4blue, creates as much as six to

Biofuels vs synthetic fuels

Biofuels face several challenges that raise skepticism about their viability as a sustainable energy source. One of the primary concerns is the inherent inefficiency of photosynthesis, which operates at a mere 1% efficiency. This limitation is further compounded by the seasonal nature of plant growth, meaning that biomass is not available throughout the year in

Hitachi Zosen working with MAN to offer methanol engine retrofits

Japan’s Hitachi Zosen is working with MAN Energy Solutions to offer clients methanol engine conversions plans amid rising inquiries for green retrofit solutions. Test operations will begin in 2024 at a Hitachi Zosen plant in Kumamoto prefecture, on Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu. MAN estimates that 2,800 vessels with MAN two- and four stroke

Study to convert CO2 from glass production into methanol

The study aims to convert the CO2 generated at AGC‘s Kashima Plant in Japan into methanol. AGC and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) will conduct a study on the production of methanol made from CO2 generated from AGC’s architectural glass production. The goal of the study is to use CCU1 technology to convert the CO2

Start measuring harmful ship emissions

Ice caps are melting at an alarming rate. Heatwaves are hitting southern Europe, the US and Asia with a vengeance. Unusually heavy rainfall is destroying homes and infrastructure. This summer has once again highlighted the significant impacts of climate change and there is a broad consensus that everyone has a role to play in the

Shell invests in Value Group for viable hybrid CO2 capture

Value Group, a pioneer of scrubbers and latterly carbon capture tech, has welcomed Shell Ventures as its newest investor. Shell Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of energy giant Shell. Value Maritime is the developer and installer of Filtree, one of the first commercially viable hybrid CO2 capture and exhaust gas cleaning systems, which

Researchers find efficient way to capture and recycle CO2 from industrial emissions

Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) is an encouraging strategy for mitigating climate change. This method involves sequestering CO2 before it can enter the atmosphere, but it typically demands significant energy and infrastructure. However, a new study published in ACS Central Science outlines a more efficient system using an electrochemical cell to effectively capture and release CO2.

Ramcharan company makes headlines with CO2-to-ethanol plant

Even as India aims to achieve a 20 per cent blend of petrol with ethanol by 2025, the price of ethanol could become a concern for oil-marketing companies (OMCs). If the claims made by Chennai-headquartered firm Ramcharan Company are to be believed, the company’s technology for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol could produce fuel-grade

K Line joins with charterers to trial biofuels

With a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, Japan’s K Line has been testing various types of biofuels in its fleet to expand its experience In the latest trial, independent fuel supplier Peninsula arranged the delivery of 700 tonnes of UCOME-based B24 marine biofuel for K Line’s bulk carrier Cape Amal. The