Zero-carbon ammonia for shipping faces challenges

Ammonia faces major cost and safety hurdles as a shipping fuel compared to others, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, and biofuels. Jeslyn Lerh underlines ammonia’s appeal is that it is carbon free, and would be a zero-emission fuel if made from hydrogen produced with renewable electricity. Globally, only 25 ammonia dual-fuel ships have

ABS partners with HD KSOE for zero-carbon ships

ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships. Entitled “Cooperation on the Advanced Zero-Carbon Ships,” the MOU focuses on integrating advanced technologies in three main areas: a novel liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo handling

Japan energy policies for increased zero-carbon power generation

Over the last several years, the Japanese government has announced energy policies aimed to achieve carbon neutrality, or net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by 2050 by lowering emissions in the electric power, industrial, and transportation sectors. In the electric power sector, government policies set 2030 targets, which include accelerated investment in renewable capacity, increased use

The confusion in choosing a future fuel

The challenge we have is that there are many different options and no consensus today on which of the sustainable fuels will be commercially available. Commercial availability depends on geographic location, national interests and legislations, and the availability of feedstock.

J. Lauritzen orders another dual fuel bulker

The vessel will be capable of operating with zero carbon emissions when powered by green methanol and biodiesel. All three vessels will be built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding.

Alaska Airlines partners with Zero Avia

Alaska Airlines has partnered with ZeroAvia, a U.S.-based company that designs and builds zero-emission, hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion systems to retrofit a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. The retrofitted aircraft will expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology, further advancing the aviation industry’s quest towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

Archipelago and Chartwell Marine to build methanol leisure boat

Archipelago Expedition Yachts and Chartwell Marine have continued their cross-industry collaboration with the announcement of the Archipelago zero.63: the first ever methanol-fuelled, zero-carbon, ocean-capable leisure vessel on the market. Following Chartwell’s successful procurement of a £320,000 InnovateUK Smart Grant to implement methanol propulsion technology in a new vessel design, the company opted to prove the

Cummins displays fuel-agnostic engine platform

Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability. The next-generation engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications. Cummins’ all-new platform takes internal combustion to a new level, capable of meeting future ultra-low emission standards, such as EPA Tier

Willingness to pay premium for zero carbon shipping increased: BCG

The shipping industry’s investment in reaching carbon net zero has been understood in a new report launched by BCG today: ‘Decarbonization and Willingness to Pay (WtP) in the Global Shipping Industry’.  The key finding shows that despite global economic and geopolitical challenges, urgency to address climate issues in the sector have grown. Those surveyed highlighted

Amazon on path to net-zero carbon

The latest Amazon Fresh location is the world’s first grocery store pursuing Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute. In an important milestone in meeting its Climate Pledge commitments, Amazon is seeking net-zero carbon certification for its newest Amazon Fresh grocery store. More than a dozen upgrades and features have been incorporated throughout