Italian class society RINA has granted an approval in principle (AiP) to MAN Energy Solutions for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine The AiP clears the way for a retrofit concept to the four-stroke engine that would convert it to a methanol dual-fuel operation. Methanol has several physical advantages as a marine fuel, including a
For the first time, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will run some of its city buses using methanol-blended fuel. The buses will be operated on a pilot basis. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will flag off pilot trials of MD15 buses on the premises of Vidhana Soudha on Sunday, March 12.
A recent research study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has revealed that the carbon emissions from India’s marine fisheries sector are significantly lower than the global average. The study was presented at a review meeting of the fisheries component of the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) network research project, highlighting
All upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country will soon mandatorily have to ensure net zero waste and have their liquid discharge treated, as part of the government’s push for reforming and modernising the sewage disposal system. Achieving netzero waste means reducing, reusing, and recovering waste streams (sludge) to convert them to valuable
HaiSea Marine, majority owned by Haisla Nation in partnership with Seaspan ULC, celebrated the naming and blessing of its tug boat fleet – which includes the world’s first fully electric harbor tug boat, along with dual fuel (LNG and Diesel) escort tug boats. Once delivered, the green fleet will provide ship-assist and escort towing services
Toyota has developed new electrolysis equipment to produce hydrogen from electrolyzing water using the fuel cell (FC) stack and other technology from the Mirai. The equipment will be put into operation this March at a DENSO Fukushima Corporation plant, which will serve as a technology implementation venue to promote its widespread use going forward. Toyota
Delta Air Lines planes at Salt Lake City International Airport is planning to switch from petroleum-based jet fuel to “sustainable aviation fuel” made from plant materials. This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. Delta Air Lines, which
Prague’s first hydrogen fueling station was ceremoniously unveiled in Barrandov by local officials including Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka. It’s just the second hydrogen fueling station in the country, following a station that opened in Ostrava last year. The country plans to establish 12 hydrogen stations across the country by 2025 and 40 by 2030.
ZIM Sammy Ofer, the first LNG-fuelled containership to join ZIM’s fleet, has kick-started its maiden voyage. The containership departed Asia earlier this week heading for the United States East Coast. The vessel joins ZIM’s flagship service, ZIM Container Service Pacific (ZCP), from Asia to the USA East Coast. After touring U.S. ports Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk,
OCI and Linde have signed a long-term agreement under which Linde will supply clean hydrogen and nitrogen to OCI’s new blue ammonia facility under development in Beaumont, Texas, US. OCI is a global producer and distributor of hydrogen-based products, and Linde is a global industrial gases and engineering company. OCI said that Linde will build,