Europe awards green hydrogen funding for 7 projects

The European Commission is awarding nearly €720m to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank. The funds for this auction come from the revenues of the EU Emissions Trading System. The winning bidders, drawn from four countries, will produce renewable hydrogen in Europe and

Europe adopts new regulations in favour of hydrogen

The European Parliament voted to adopt a new directive and a regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets. These texts aim to decarbonise the EU’s energy sector, while improving the production and integration of renewable gases and hydrogen. The new regulation will enable Member States to limit gas imports from Russia and Belarus, amid conflict

Europe’s gas use to surge despite netzero promises

Europe plans to build enough new gas power stations to supply 60 million homes despite a target of decarbonising electricity grids by the middle of the 2030s. About 72 gigawatts-worth of new gas-fired power stations are planned across the Continent, according to a report from pressure group Beyond Fossil Fuels. Gas power capacity across the

MAN Energy Solutions opens up largest service hub outside of Europe

Singapore welcomes the opening of MAN Energy Solutions’ new mixed-purpose facility that will expand their local business activities. MAN Energy Solutions is one of the leading global engine makers of alternative-fuel engines, and is driving the maritime energy transition by enabling the use of cleaner fuels in ships around the world. Located in Tuas, MAN

Port of Rotterdam adopts Green Award verification

The Port of Rotterdam cements its position as a leader in sustainable shipping by becoming the first EU port to utilise Green Award Foundation’s specialised Ship Waste module programme to verify ships meeting new environmental performance criteria enacted this year. Recent EU regulations require member state ports to grant discounts on waste fees to ships

CMA CGM takes delivery of 2,000 TEU LNG ship

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, takes delivery of the CMA CGM MERMAID, the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU container ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which will be progressively deployed in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. These new container ships,

Europe to give shipping priority access to greener fuels

The European Commission published on Tuesday its proposal for a 2040 climate target laying out the pathway to make the European Union climate neutral by 2050 with shipping shown its green pathway, and a noticeable rapprochement with the industry’s global regulator, the International Maritime Organization (IMO). European shipowners welcomed the commitment of the commission to

EU considering 90% GHG emissions cut by 2040

The European Commission presented policy documents confirming its preference for a 90% net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction by 2040 for the bloc, compared with 1990 levels. Excluding emissions from agriculture and forestry sectors, the commission calculates that net GHG cuts of 90pc would leave remaining EU GHG emissions in 2040 of under 850mn t/CO2

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

Europe to act tough on ship discharges

Ships in European Union seas could face significant fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, transport and tourism committee MEPs said. The committee voted to update EU rules on preventing pollution from ships in European seas and ensuring perpetrators face fines. It would ensure all international standards on preventing