Black Sea’s green hydrogen holds promise as green fuel

Hydrogen sulfide, a toxic chemical that exists in significant quantities in the depths of the Black Sea, has long been considered a risk to the local marine ecosystem. But some experts believe it could be used as a source of clean energy equivalent to over 850 million tons of oil, with added ecological benefits. With

EPA warns corn-based ethanol may not be green

The US government’s own scientists questioned whether corn-based ethanol is better for the environment than traditional petroleum-based fuels, nearly two decades after Congress first mandated its use. The EPA’s Science Advisory Board — a panel with dozens of experts that reviews how the agency uses research and technical information — agreed to advance a report

TN amends rules for EVs and green fuel vehicles

The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order that permits shall be given for battery-operated vehicles and vehicles driven on ethanol and methanol as transport vehicles without collecting any fee. The government order is all set to pave the way for registration of battery-operated vehicles as transport vehicles in the state. So far, electric vehicles

DeCarTrans produces synthetic fuel for transport sector

The consortium of research and industry plans to produce a total of 380,000 liters of green fuel (e-fuel) over the course of the next four years.

BPCL’S ethanol bio-refinery at Bargarh to boost green transition

The plant would produce ethanol from straw, waste and spoiled rice. It would help in increasing the income of the farmers in the surrounding areas, including Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Balangir. Employment and self-employment opportunities would be created in the area.

Green fuel bunkering planned for major ports in India

The Indian government has unveiled plans to make green hydrogen-based fuels available at the nation’s biggest ports by 2035, part of a broader climate program for its ports sector. The new “Harit Sagar” guidelines call for “quantifiable reductions in carbon emissions over defined timelines,” according to Shipping Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. The overall objective is

Indian Railways to invite tender for 35 hydrogen trains

In a bid to fast-track India’s transition to hydrogen trains, the Indian Railways is set to float tenders for procuring 35 trains powered by the green fuel. The Indian transporter has reportedly held meeting with major players including Siemens, Cummins, Hitachi, BHEL and Medha Servo, with multiple manufacturers showing interest. Currently, Medha Servo is undertaking

Monjasa steps up green fuel push

Monjasa, a Danish bunker supplier, has inked a landmark agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)-managed power-to-x project HØST PtX Esbjerg on logistics and offtake of green ammonia for the maritime sector. Described as one of Europe’s largest facilities of this kind, the wind and solar-powered project aims to produce around 600,000 tonnes of green ammonia

Jakson Group to develop $2.8 bn green fuel project

Jakson Green, part of the Jakson Group, said it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rajasthan government to invest about ₹22,400 crore, roughly $2.8 billion, in Rajasthan State to set up a Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia project in phases. Jakson Green will set up a 3,65,000 tonnes per annum Green Hydrogen

New green fuel fund and reward system proposed by ICS

The next gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is weeks away and submissions to green the industry are flying into the United Nations body. After seeing its $5bn research and development fund idea fail to attract regulatory interest, lobby group the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has