The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a Ship It Zero resolution that calls on top maritime import polluters to the US to commit to making all imports to the country on 100% zero-emission ships by 2030. Minneapolis is the third US city to pass a Ship It Zero resolution, following Los Angeles and Long Beach,
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens have commenced trial runs with the recently presented Mireo Plus H hydrogen train. They’ve also begun testing the refuelling process as part of the H2goesRail project, a joint effort to supply green hydrogen and set up a fast refuelling system as well as maintenance infrastructure. The tests started in the
Northern Xplorer, a Norwegian cruise venture, had revealed its first concept ship back in December 2021. Initially known as the MM130, this innovative vessel would be equipped with fully-electric propulsion, as well as hydrogen fuel cell technology. ABB, an expert in marine propulsion systems, is one of Northern Xplorer’s partners. The future ship would also
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed six contracts for Discovered Small Fields (DSF) in offshore, with three each for fields in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The contracts were obtained under the DSF-III bid round. These also include four contract areas as a sole bidder and 2 contract areas in partnership
US-based engineering firm KBR has been awarded a study to develop a green ammonia-based power system for a semi-submersible drilling unit owned by Odfjell. The company will collaborate with Norway’s Odfjell and Equinor as well as Finnish tech company Wärtsilä to assess the conversion of the diesel generators on board drilling units to ammonia-fueled generators.
Chevron’s New Energies business unit and US-based shipping and logistics company Crowley have invested in maritime hydrogen technology company Zero Emission Industries (ZEI). Launched in 2017, ZEI, formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine, develops and sells power systems for a range of marine applications. It is best known for the Sea Change, the first commercial
The technology group Wärtsilä introduces its new Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed 4-stroke engine. Based on Wärtsilä’s highly successful modular technology platform, this latest addition to the company’s engine portfolio is designed to accelerate and support the maritime sector’s efforts in achieving decarbonised operations. The Wärtsilä 25 engine’s modularity offers shipowners and operators maximised flexibility, while the
Alfa Laval is gearing up to start testing with ammonia at its Test & Training Center in Aalborg, Denmark. With the necessary approvals granted, Alfa Laval aims to have installation of the testing setup completed by the end of the year. The center will then be able to work with all the fuels under consideration
European cities have joined forces to find quicker ways of promoting clean energy and curbing fossil fuels, advancing climate goals made more urgent by Russia’s war in Ukraine. An EU-backed project is supporting the city’s efforts to replace former industrial centers with new structures and public spaces, introduce renewables and retrofit buildings. Cities are central
A new design for a liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier has been revealed by a new partnership promising a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and operational cost. In collaboration with Moss Maritime, Fearnley LNG and DNV, Siemens Energy has developed a vessel that will be powered by a hybrid combined-cycle power and propulsion plant