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,

Maritime industry favours methanol-powered vessels in 2024

The maritime industry’s fervor for alternative fuels shows no signs of abating as we enter 2024. According to data from DNV-Maritime, since the beginning of the year, 23 methanol-fueled ships have been to the Alternative Fuels for Shipping Index (AFI) database. The ordering has been dominated by the containership sector solidifying the sector’s momentum toward

Indian valve industry urged to tap future opportunities

The future holds immense opportunities for the valve industry in areas like liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the burgeoning green hydrogen market, said S. Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of L&T Valves. “Each segment presents unique challenges and demands specialised valve solutions. Embracing these new frontiers requires agility, continuous

Nakilat selects QatarEnergy for LNG newbuilds

Qatari gas shipping giant Nakilat has been selected by QatarEnergy to own and operate up to 25 vessels as part of the Middle Eastern country’s second phase of a massive LNG shipbuilding program. The Doha-based outfit will take ownership of 174,000 cu m units set for construction in South Korea and charter them to affiliates

NITI Aayog, the Netherlands release ‘LNG as a transportation fuel

NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands released report titled ‘LNG as a Transportation Fuel in Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle’ on February 6 2024, at India Energy Week. NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have been actively collaborating in the field of energy transition under

NITI Aayog report bats for incentives to promote LNG

Government think tank NITI Aayog has pitched for providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to promote liquified natural gas (LNG) as a transportation fuel in medium and heavy commercial vehicles. In a report titled LNG as a Transportation Fuel in Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle’, the Aayog said the government’s think-tank suggested setting up a demand

Essar Group unveils blueprint for green economy

Essar will invest $3.6 billion to build one of the world’s largest low-carbon (blue hydrogen) plants and the world’s first green refinery, he said without giving further details. Diversified conglomerate Essar Group will invest billions of dollars in setting up a green hydrogen plant, the world’s first green refinery, and building an LNG and electric

Adani Total Gas and INOXCVA collaborate on LNG ecosystem

Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) and INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA), have entered into a mutual support agreement under which ATGL and INOXCVA get “preferred partner” status for the delivery of LNG and LCNG equipment and services for identifying and exploring possible collaboration opportunities for strengthening the LNG ecosystem in the country. ATGL will have certain

DNV study validates energy efficiency gains for LNG carriers

DNV has quantified the gains that owners of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers could expect to achieve using the new Dual Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) solution developed by ABB and MAN Energy Solutions.

Renewable ethanol producers challenge EU’s FuelEU regulation

Renewable ethanol producers in Europe have taken legal action against the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation, asserting that it fails to acknowledge the merits of sustainable first-generation crop-based biofuels. The European renewable ethanol producers’ group, ePURE, released a statement on January 31, contending that the FuelEU Maritime regulation violates EU procedures and fails to recognize