IMO MTCCs to accelerate uptake of decarbonization

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has revealed that five maritime technology cooperation centers (MTCCs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the uptake of decarbonization technologies. As informed, the MTCCs signed the MoU for inter-MTCC cooperation on the sidelines of last week’s IMO’s Technical Committee meeting. The signatories pledged to increase knowledge sharing

Human-caused global warming at all-time high

Last year alone, human activities — such as burning coal for cheap power — led to our planet warming by 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.34 Fahrenheit), according to a new report. If we continue pumping heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere at our current rate, scientists say we have about five years before we drive global

UMAS report says UK well-positioned to start transition to green fuels

The report titled “Opportunities for the UK to kick-start shipping’s transition to zero emission fuel” has been published by UMAS, an independent maritime and energy decarbonization consultancy, and Arup, a global sustainable development and engineering consultancy. It outlines actionable ways the UK can become an early mover in maritime decarbonization. The urgency of meeting shipping’s

India can cut import bills through biogas adoption

The report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), underscores the environmental advantages of expanding biogas projects, including waste management, reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and enhanced renewable energy production. Replacing natural gas consumption with biogas and biomethane incrementally to 20 per cent by 2030 can help India cut liquefied natural

INEOS becomes Europe’s first ISCC certified green hydrogen producer

INEOS Inovyn has achieved a new ISCC certification to become the ‘first’ European company to have its renewable hydrogen fully audited with greenhouse gas (GHG) gas data certification. Expected to be Europe’s largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, producing 60,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually across its portfolio, the company will now provide added

UMAS prises IMO for new green targets

Highly respected British shipping emissions consultancy UMAS has delivered an updated verdict on arguably this year’s single most important news item, the outcome of July’s 80th gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), heaping plaudits on member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the leap in green targets. The new analysis from

EMRC, Woodside Energy to test technologies to convert GHGs into products

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) in Australia has been working collaboratively with Woodside Energy (Woodside) on a proposal that aims to transform greenhouse gases into useful products. Together, the EMRC and Woodside are progressing a proposal to develop the Carbon to Ethanol Pilot Plant (Pilot Plant) on land owned by the EMRC at the

Vedanta achieves 30% cut in green house gas emissions

Vedanta Ltd. said it has achieved about 30% reduction in green house gas (GHG) emissions across units since 2021. According to the company, its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Ltd. is looking at 50% reduction by 2025. The company, which is into mining and natural resources, officially created an ESG vertical during the pandemic. Out of its

Carbon dioxide levels hit new record

Carbon dioxide is the most common among greenhouse gases responsible for causing global warming that is leading to climate change.

BIMCO forecasts recycling of over 15,000 ships by 2032

Analysts have long been talking up prospects for an avalanche of vintage ships heading for demolition amid a period of growing green regulations.