Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group based in Yokohama, has completed a conceptual study for the design of an “Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier” capable of transporting both ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides the basis for a type of vessel with potential
Cornell and two Cornell research-startups have joined a consortium that aims to propose a Northeast research hub to make hydrogen a viable, clean-energy alternative to carbon-based fuels. The New York-led multistate collaboration is guided by Gov. Kathy Hochul and organized by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). With approximately $9.6 billion
Infinite Blue Energy has entered into a Heads of Agreement with Aboriginal-owned business Boya Energy (Boya) to build and develop the MEG HP1 hydrogen plant. The plant will produce up to 4 tons per day of green hydrogen to meet the expected growth in hydrogen demand for medium and heavy-duty transport. BE CEO, Stephen Gauld,
A lot of alternative fuels are currently being tested in this sector, from LNG (liquefied natural gas) to biofuel and hydrogen. Out of these, green hydrogen and ammonia have the biggest potential, according to a recent report. Together with University Maritime Advisory Services, Ocean Conservancy launched a paper called “Future Maritime Fuels in the USA
Olectra Greentech Limited (OLECTRA) has successfully begun 6×4 heavy-duty Electric tipper trials recently as part of its initiative to expand its product portfolio into electric truck segment. Pioneer and market leader in electric bus manufacturing, Olectra now entered into truck manufacturing and this prototype is built on heavy-duty electric tipper platform. The first of its
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has opted for its first LNG propulsion for its latest batch of newbuilds. Five 15,000 teu ships that the Taiwanese liner decided to order in January will now come equipped with dual fuel engines. “By using clean energy, Yang Ming has taken another step to address climate change and move
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director, Jane Asselta, has announced the agency is investing $340,000 in infrastructure and to help expand the use of renewable fuels in New Jersey. Due to these grants, the amount of ethanol sold is projected to increase by 162,715 gallons. This announcement supports the Biden-Harris Administration in
Production of ethanol has increased from 173 crore litres in ESY 2019-20 to 302 crore litres during ESY 2020-21 (October 2020 to Sept 2021), government data showed. The data also showed that the production capacity of ethanol in the country has also increased to 825 crore litres as on September 2021, which is sufficient to
Gas transmission system operators (TSOs) from Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Poland agreed to a strategic partnership to develop the region’s hydrogen grid. According to the partnership agreement, the companies will also cooperate on decarbonisation, developing green gases, and exploring CO2’s possibilities. The partnership was initiated by Romanian TSO Transgaz and involves Poland’s Gaz-System, Slovakia’s Eustream
Clean energy technology company Unitrove has been awarded £30,000 (€36,000) Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) from the UK government to develop its mobile unit for liquid hydrogen bunkering to fuel zero-emission ships. Unitrove first presented its mobile unit at COP26 in 2021, and in December 2021, announced a development partnership with cryogenic gas processing