UW and Agra Energy to convert manure to jet fuel

The University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, and Agra Energy are operating Wisconsin’s first commercial facility to turn manure into fuel for trucks and jets. The project started six years ago when Agra Energy searched for waste streams to turn into fuel and that went into existing infrastructure such as tanks, pumps, and engines. Agra Energy refines

IIT Guwahati researchers develop a catalyst to produce green hydrogen

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, led by Dr Akshai Kumar A.S., Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, have developed a catalyst that can release hydrogen gas from wood alcohol, with no side production of carbon dioxide.  Beyond being an easy and environmentally safe process, the method produces formic acid which is a useful industrial

Campaign opposing LNG as fuel for shipping launches

Say No To LNG, a global shipping campaign has launched with its backers saying they aim to debunk the “myth” that LNG is a climate friendly marine fuel alternative. LNG remains the number one alternative fuel chosen by owners when ordering newbuilds, with the number of LNG-fuelled ships soaring in recent years. Detractors of the

J-ENG and Akasaka agreed to develop marine fuel engines

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has signed a technical agreement to promote the development and popularization of next-generation fuel engines with compatriot Akasaka Diesels Limited (Akasaka). As the movement toward the “realization of a decarbonized society” accelerates, J-ENG plans to deepen and strengthen the cooperation with Akasaka, a UE engines manufacturer under UE license, to promote

Maersk signs MOU with SIGP for green methanol bunkering

A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) on strategic cooperation for Shanghai port’s methanol marine fuel project. The two parties will collaborate to explore green methanol fuel vessel-to-vessel bunkering operations after Maersk’s green methanol container vessels arrive in 2024. Maersk and SIPG will deepen cooperation in

NCL uses a mix of bio and traditional fuel

Norwegian Cruise Line has consistently opted for greener options for their fuel for the past years. The cruise line has released a new statement in which they claim their last two Prima Class ships are to be modified for methanol as well as traditional fuel use. The two vessels are expected to be ready by

DHL Express offers choice to choose SAF to cut emissions

DHL announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is the leading global brand in the logistics industry, offering an unrivaled portfolio of services, including international

Adani Group to spin off its businesses

Gautam Adani’s group plans to spin off businesses like hydrogen, airports and data centre between 2025 and 2028 after they achieve a certain investment profile, it’s Chief Financial Officer Jugeshinder Singh said. Adani Enterprises Ltd, which is looking to raise ₹20,000 crore in a follow-on share sale, is the business incubator for the group. Over

Airbus introduces renewable fuel for marine transportation

Airbus is introducing renewable fuel on one of the vessels it uses for transportation by sea. A test campaign has been launched on the route Saint-Nazaire-Tunis-Naples at the end of December 2022, which will run for 18 months. Airbus is introducing alternative energy solutions across the different transportation methods it uses: air, road and maritime.

Scion hopes to build NZ biofuel industry

New Zealand could be making its own biofuel within the next five years. Scion, a Rotorua-based research institute, hopes to end the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels by establishing a bio-energy industry here. Integrated bio-energy portfolio leader Paul Bennett says his team had already made significant progress. Scion’s wood-based aviation fuel was its most