A robust network of charging infrastructure is vital for the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE)-based vehicles to electric vehicles, a senior government official said. Abhay Bakre, Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, made the remarks at India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2023 in the national
The European Union proposed prohibiting access to its ports for vessels that attempt to circumvent sanctions on Russian oil as it seeks to deter transport of its crude and products below the price caps set by the Group of Seven nations. The measure is part of a broader package of sanctions on Russia following the
Japanese upstream firm Inpex and refiner Idemitsu purchased carbon credits that offset around 10,000t of CO2 emitted from an entire supply chain, including from Murban crude oil produced by Inpex and supplied to Idemitsu for it to produce 3,000t of jet fuel, as well as transportation of crude and jet fuel. Inpex is one of
Of late, the shipping and other industries have come under the lens of decarbonization. The logistics industry is also under increasing pressure to move forward and adopt sustainable and greener practices. According to a report by Stand.earth and Clea Mobility Collective, global delivery and e-commerce companies’ last-mile emissions amount to approximately 4.5 megatons of CO2.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has proposed introducing a green energy tariff of ₹2.543/kWh (~$0.034/kWh) for consumers who wish to switch to green energy. The proposed tariff submitted to Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) for approval reflects the extra cost to be incurred by KSEB on additional renewable energy procurement over its average
ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy , to jointly realize and optimize one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port. The project is to be located in close proximity to Skyborns’ 1 GW offshore wind farm
The US has undertaken a $4bn initiative to electrify its ports and reduce heavy-duty vehicle emissions as the government seeks to address excessive consequences on adjacent communities. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its $3bn Clean Ports Program to reduce pollutants at US ports and its $1bn Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle
Eastern Pacific Shipping has signed for four very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at China’s Jiangnan Shipbuilding. The 93,000 cu m ships are the first VLACs ordered in China. The 230 m long LPG dual-fuelled ships can transport ammonia, as well as liquefied petroleum gases including propane and butane. The latest orders add to Jiagnan’s leading
After showcasing the fuel-cell electric trucks for the first time last year, Volvo has now tested the hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads for the first time. These gigantic machines are capable of producing their own electricity hence they have a much larger range. Now, the trucks have been tested on public roads for the
Saint-Gobain, which has been in India for a quarter century, is now anticipating more pep in its sales from India. It is ratcheting up its capacity and making its manufacturing process low-carbon. A billion dollars – roughly two-thirds of its turnover in 2022 – is going into this investment plan for the period 2021 to