Emirates conducts first flight pumping 50% SAF

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight of a biofuel-powered B777-300ER, whereby one of the plane’s two engines was powered with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is typically made from used cooking oil or renewable plant sugars and has a lower carbon footprint over its lifecycle than fossil fuel. The flight

Online skill upgradation course by IME (I) Mumbai Branch

IME (India) Mumbai Branch offers online skill upgradation course – Hydraulics workshop which starts from 29th to30st December 2022. Objectives of the course 7th course Interested candidates are requested to kindly Register using this Link  https://linktr.ee/imei.m and provide us their details, including the Correct Name as required on the Certificate. After completing the Registration formalities

Tata Motors collaborates with Cummins for hydrogen-powered engines

Cummins Inc said that it has signed an agreement with Indian automaker Tata Motors to develop hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells and battery electric vehicle systems for commercial automobiles in India. Several automakers, including Tata Motors, are aggressively shifting towards greener forms of energy for their vehicles as they try to reduce their dependence

WinGD to power QatarEnergy’s newbuilds

WinGD’s latest generation of X72DF-2.1 engines will power 25 vessels as part of the QatarEnergy’s North Field East (NFE) project, the biggest LNG carrier newbuilding project in history. The 50 dual-fuel engines, which feature the new on-engine intelligent control by exhaust recycling (iCER), were selected by multiple shipyards and shipowners, highlighting strong confidence in WinGD’s

Rolls-Royce, Sanlorenzo to collaborate for methanol propulsion

Engine maker Rolls-Royce and Italian yacht builder Sanlorenzo are looking to work together on a large luxury yacht that will be powered by two methanol-fuelled mtu engines. The first yacht developed under the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to make its maiden voyage in 2026. The methanol engine, which is expected to be spark ignited,

NYK and Astomos Energy participate in marine biofuel data collection

NYK and Astomos Energy Corporation have participated in a marine biofuel demonstration project launched by the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), a non-profit organization aiming to promote decarbonization of the maritime industry. Biofuels can be used without remodeling the existing ship’s engines and infrastructure. Furthermore, although biofuels generate CO2 when combusted, they are considered

Online skill upgradation certification course in hydraulics

In this present competitive era, there is immense need to enhance the practical overhauling and troubleshooting skills in various auxiliary machinery such as pumps, purifiers, compressors, engines, boilers, refrigeration etc., and Hydraulic Equipment is no exception!  Based on the encouraging response from the Inaugural Course held in July 2020 followed by 2nd course in December

MAN offers retrofits for its engines to be climate-neutral

MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales brand MAN PrimeServ is offering its customers the opportunity to retrofit older MAN 48/60 marine and power-plant engines. The company offers them to convert in to MAN 51/60 types to prepare older engines already in service for future, climate-neutral operation. Converted engines will effectively be equivalent technically to newly built MAN

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

Orders for vessels with dual-fuel engines increasing

As prices of low-sulfur fuel oil touched an all-time high recently, the demand and orders for dual-fuel vessel has been increasing. Most of the shipowners are opting for LNG-powered ships in order to meet environmental regulations. The three major South Korean shipbuilders received orders for 154 vessels, and those include 68 ships in which LNG