Vertex Hydrogen is developing the UK’s first large scale, low carbon hydrogen production hub at Essar’s site in Ellesmere Port – the heart of the HyNet North West cluster.Vertex Hydrogen is a joint venture between Essar and Progressive Energy. Vertex has now signed agreements to supply over 1,000MW of low carbon hydrogen to leading industrial
Saipem’s drilling and construction vessels could be running on biofuels following a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Eni Sustainable Mobility. The two companies noted in a joint statement that particular attention will be given to operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Saipem’s fleet for drilling and construction includes 45 vessels. Through the MoU, both companies are
According to IOC Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, the top Indian refinery will set up green hydrogen plants at all its refineries as it pivots a Rs 2-lakh crore green transition plan to achieve netzero emissions from its operations by 2046. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is remodelling its business with an increased focus on petrochemicals to
In a bid to fast-track India’s transition to hydrogen trains, the Indian Railways is set to float tenders for procuring 35 trains powered by the green fuel. The Indian transporter has reportedly held meeting with major players including Siemens, Cummins, Hitachi, BHEL and Medha Servo, with multiple manufacturers showing interest. Currently, Medha Servo is undertaking
Olectra Greentech Limited, in association with technology partner Reliance, has developed a Hydrogen bus which is a carbon-free alternative to traditional public transport. A single hydrogen fill allows the bus to travel up to 400 km. It’s tailpipe emission is only water. Meanwhile, India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus was launched last
Geely, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in China, launched the world’s first 100,000-ton low-carbon green methanol plant. Geely and Henan Shuncheng Group launched the world’s first 100,000-ton low-carbon green methanol plant in Anyang City, Henan. This plant is a breakthrough in the field of renewable energy and is a significant contribution to China’s ambitious
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE) has completed its third biofuel trial on board its ships as part of its decarbonization efforts. The company said that the trial involved the use of B24 marine biofuel comprising 24% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) blended with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). The fuel was supplied by integrated
KPI OceanConnect, Pacific International Lines (PIL), and Bunker One announced the successful completion of their first live electronic marine fuel inventory statement for overseas delivery through the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex). Singapore-flagged container vessel Kota Rakan, owned by PIL, was bunkered with Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) by Bunker One at the port
MSC Cruises’ newest and most sustainable flagship, the MSC Euribia, will celebrate its naming ceremony in Copenhagen’s Malmö Port (CMP) on June 8, 2023. The new ship is the line’s second to be powered by LNG (liquid natural gas), the cleanest marine fuel, which reduces CO emissions by 25 percent when compared with traditional fuels.
A Centre-of-Cooperation to address the growing need for national maritime technology advancement has been established between The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) and the Institution of Naval Architects (INA) at the IME(I) House Nerul on the 28th of January, 2023. The Centre was inaugurated by Prof. R.P. Gokarn, Retd. Prof. Head (NA & ME) &