The first hydrogen-powered train in North America is taking riders on a two-and-a-half hour trip through central Quebec this summer. The tourist train made by French company Alstom runs from Montmorency Falls in Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul — partway along the Train de Charlevoix route — on Wednesday through Sunday until Sept. 30, carrying up
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Petronas have showcased the results of their joint efforts aimed at shipping and storing liquified carbon dioxide (CO2). The duo, in collaboration with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), has developed and secured approval in principle for liquefied CO2 carriers and a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit.
The EU’s implementation of the CBAM, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, threatens India’s position as a leading low-cost aluminum producer due to its higher emission intensity compared to European counterparts. Indian aluminum manufacturers are taking steps to address GHG emissions, but CBAM’s implementation and growing capacities in Middle Eastern countries still pose challenges
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) is carrying out expansion plans at Bhatinda and Vizag as well as the greenfield refinery at Barmer, which are expected to be completed in FY24.
Shipowners are increasingly interested in methanol as a marine fuel. Industry data showed methanol was the second most popular alternative fuel choice for new vessel orders in 2022.
Azane, a joint venture between ECONNECT Energy and Amon Maritime, said the project will focus on optimising the value chain for ammonia, from production to use, with a particular focus on efficient distribution and the establishment of bunkering terminals in strategic locations.
USDA earlier announced it was making $50 million available through its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.
During the conversion projects, which are scheduled to take place in 2025, engineers will modify the fuel supply system and engines, including adding automation for the engine control room. The new installations will be integrated with the ships’ existing systems
Before bioenergy can contribute towards climate-related goals, the team has argued that international agreements must ensure the protection of forests and other natural lands by introducing carbon pricing.
Methanol, which can be carbon-neutral when produced from sustainable hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) by direct air capture (DAC), has been used as a fuel alternative in the shipping industry on a small scale since 2015.