UK’s MCA issues new guidance for ammonia use as marine fuel

The United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published new guidance addressing the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, representing a significant advancement toward broader adoption of alternative fuels within the country’s shipping sector. The newly released document outlines how shipowners can obtain approval for operating ammonia-fueled vessels. Approval would primarily be achieved

Importance of SAF in driving decarbonisation recognised

As more countries and governments commit to achieving net-zero targets, and with annual air travel passenger numbers on a rapid rise, the aviation industry is under escalating pressure to substantially reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the most viable and impactful solution for aviation decarbonisation up to 2050. The UK Government has

Essar selects Topsoe for UK carbon capture project

Essar Oil UK announced the selection of a second key licensor technology provider, Denmark-based Topsoe, for setting up an industrial carbon capture facility as part of its planned energy transition project at Stanlow, UK. Topsoe will provide its sustainable flue-gas treatment technology SNOXTM, the company said in a statement. Essar had earlier this year created

Rolls-Royce starts hydrogen research tests

British engine maker Rolls-Royce announced it has started a new set of ground-breaking hydrogen research tests. Both Rolls-Royce and its partner easyJet are committed to being at the forefront of the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft, including those in the narrowbody market segment, from the mid-2030s onwards.

Rolls-Royce’s hydrogen research project achieves historic milestone

In a groundbreaking development, Rolls-Royce has achieved a remarkable milestone in its hydrogen research project, setting a world industry first. This endeavor represents a significant stride towards pioneering hydrogen combustion engine technology, capable of propelling various aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment, starting from the mid-2030s. Partnering with easyJet, Rolls-Royce has been relentless

HyPT consortium to advance net zero hydrogen

A significant new international research project is aiming to advance net zero hydrogen production and explore the economic and policy requirements of building a just hydrogen economy. The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies Center (HyPT) is a £14.1m five-year programme featuring almost 20 universities from across the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Cranfield University, Arizona State

Carlton Power forms JV for green hydrogen development

New joint venture platform GHECO aims to deliver 500MW of green hydrogen projects across the UK using development expertise from Carlton and financing from Schroders Greencoat.

First Hydrogen LCV trials exceed expectations

First Hydrogen has revealed its fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles (LCV) currently being trialled are performing ‘better than expected’. Fleet management provider Rivus is evaluating the operation trials, which in its first phase of commissioning, saw the LCVs accumulate over 6,000km on UK roads. The mileage enables First Hydrogen to gather performance data, such as fuel

Study finds one in five SMEs in UK are not committed to netzero

Only half of small businesses (52%) currently have a netzero policy in place – with 22% admitting this is not one of their top commitments among the cost-of-living crisis. The UK government has legislated a netzero emissions target for all sectors of the UK economy by 2050. But with the economic climate impacting the stability

Port of Aberdeen plans to achieve netzero by 2040

Port of Aberdeen hopes to be the first in the UK to achieve netzero status by 2040 and has pledged to inject more than £55million over the next decade to make that a reality. It is hoped that by 2040, the port will have zero emissions from vessels visiting the port as well as from