Keppel and AM Green to explore biogenic carbon-based sustainable fuels

Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel), through its Infrastructure Division, and AM Green, which is wholly owned and controlled by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities to produce biogenic carbon-based sustainable fuels, such as bio and green methanol, second-generation (2G) ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

IATA expects SAF production to rise in 2024

The production of sustainable aviation fuel will double to more than 600 million litres this year and rise further to 1.875 billion litres in 2024, according to the global airlines’ grouping IATA. As the global aviation industry works on decarbonisation ways, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play a major role. At a recent conference hosted

‘Finding sustainable fuel sources a top priority’

Finding non-fossil sustainable resources which could replace traditional fuels should be a priority objective because “we are approaching a climate tipping point,” President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing a conference organised by the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) to commemorate its 75th Anniversary. The President added that to reduce the carbon footprint, “we need to

Biodiesel sector for greener and sustainable alternatives

India’s Biodiesel sector is stepping up to provide greener and more sustainable alternatives. This Industry has witnessed unprecedented growth and is on path to create a milestone in India’s pursuit of reducing its dependency on imported fossil fuels. While the industry has made noteworthy progress, it is imperative for all stakeholders, to collaborate to ensure

Canpac sets up Altpac for sustainable packaging

Ahmedabad-based packaging specialist, Canpac has established Altpac, a division focussed on sustainable packaging, to offer eco-friendly packaging, within the eCommerce and retail domains. Altpac will focus on providing sustainable packaging alternatives, such as eCommerce mailers, retail shopping bags, and eCommerce boxes, to its customers. The new packaging arm will leverage Canpac’s pan-India packaging operations to

Road map for sustainable green hydrogen unveiled

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy unveils Rs 400 cr plan for the national green hydrogen mission. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has unveiled a comprehensive research and development (R&D) roadmap for the national green hydrogen mission. To facilitate the commercialization of green hydrogen, the Ministry has earmarked Rs 400 crore for

INMEX SMM India sets sail towards a sustainable future

INMEX SMM India, South Asia’s most awaited maritime event is back with its 13th edition from 4th to 6th October 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. With 200+ exhibitors, it’s renowned as a central hub for maritime growth, knowledge exchange, and innovation. While leveraging India’s strategic location along major shipping routes and its extensive

UNDP could expand sustainable partnerships

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) could expand its sustainable business partnerships that connect private CSR funds with government development needs, said Isabelle Tschan, UNDP’s Deputy Resident Representative in India. Tschan pointed to the Akanksha CSR Facilitation platform, which was set up in collaboration with the government of Karnataka and helps match private funds to

Cirkla secures funding for sustainable packaging solutions

Cirkla aims to provide large-scale businesses with sustainable packaging solutions. It utilises a range of raw categories, including moulded fibre, recycled polymers, pulp and paper, and other advanced technologies. The startup has already partnered with multiple global brands in the CPG, food service, and healthcare space, expanding its reach across the US, UK, EU, and

TUI Cruises tests sustainable biofuel blend B30

TUI Cruises, the renowned cruise line, has successfully tested a biofuel blend named B30 on its cruise ship, MEIN SCHIFF 4. Derived from cooking oil, this eco-friendly fuel offers significant reductions in sulfur emissions and upto an impressive 90% cut in CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels. The sustainable fuel was supplied by Bunker One,