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Knutsen NYK and COSCO launch LCO2 carrier initiative

Knutsen NYK and COSCO launch LCO2 carrier initiative

August 22, 2024 |

In Norway, Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers announced a Joint Study Agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to develop Liquefied Carbon Dioxide carriers, advancing the global push for carbon capture and storage solutions. The initiative leverages KNCC’s LCO2-Elevated Pressure technology, an innovative vessel design approved by DNV, the maritime certification authority, to facilitate direct offshore CO2 […]

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Methanol Institute steps into green marine fuel regulation with IMO status

Methanol Institute steps into green marine fuel regulation with IMO status

August 22, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports the International Maritime Organization granted consultative status to the Methanol Institute, empowering the trade association to offer expertise directly in IMO’s regulatory discussions. With this status, MI can now attend and contribute to IMO meetings, participating actively in shaping the industry’s approach to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The […]

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Hamanaka Town launches biomethane study with industry partners

Hamanaka Town launches biomethane study with industry partners

August 22, 2024 |

In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower launched a study to explore using biomethane from dairy farm manure as an alternative to liquefied natural gas in factories and vessels. This study, centered in the dairy-rich region of Hamanaka, Hokkaido, will assess whether biomethane can be […]

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GCMD releases essential guidebook for safe ammonia bunkering operations

GCMD releases essential guidebook for safe ammonia bunkering operations

August 22, 2024 |

In Singapore, Manifold Times reports The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has released a pivotal guidebook on ammonia bunkering operations, aiming to enhance safety and competency in the maritime industry as it transitions to using ammonia as a marine fuel. Published on August 21, 2024, the guidebook offers a detailed competency framework derived from GCMD’s […]

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Ameresco to convert Utah landfill gas into clean energy

Ameresco to convert Utah landfill gas into clean energy

August 15, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, Ameresco announced it was selected by Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District to develop a renewable natural gas facility at Davis Landfill, Utah, expected to reduce over 953 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year. This project, leveraging methane from decomposing organic waste, marks Ameresco’s second initiative with the district. Michael Bakas, Executive […]

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Montreal’s Grand Quay achieves 100% renewable energy milestone

Montreal’s Grand Quay achieves 100% renewable energy milestone

August 15, 2024 |

In Canada, The Montreal Port Authority announced the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay has been receiving Énergir supplied renewable natural gas since January 1, 2024. By switching from fossil natural gas to RNG for heating and cooking in its event spaces, the Grand Quay is supplied with 100% renewable energy. The Grand Quay incorporates multiple […]

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Be8 starts construction of versatile ethanol plant in Rio Grande do Sul

Be8 starts construction of versatile ethanol plant in Rio Grande do Sul

August 15, 2024 |

In Brazil, EPBR reports on August 14, 2024, Be8 began construction of a new ethanol plant in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, with a planned annual production capacity of 220 million liters. Set to operate in 2026, this facility will be capable of producing both anhydrous ethanol, which can be mixed with gasoline, and […]

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EcoCeres delivers first SAF Batch to Evos Ghent for European market

EcoCeres delivers first SAF Batch to Evos Ghent for European market

August 15, 2024 |

In Belgium, EcoCeres announced it made its initial delivery of 10 million liters of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene sustainable aviation fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ expansion into Europe and begins their collaboration with Evos, a leader in jet fuel storage and handling. Evos […]

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Universal Fuel Technologies unveils flexiforming, a breakthrough in SAF production

Universal Fuel Technologies unveils flexiforming, a breakthrough in SAF production

August 15, 2024 |

In New Jersey, Aviation International News reports Universal Fuel Technologies has developed a revolutionary sustainable aviation fuel production process called flexiforming, capable of using over 50 different feedstocks and enhancing efficiency by integrating into existing SAF facilities. Based in Los Altos, California, UFT’s innovation not only drives down manufacturing costs by upgrading low-value byproducts but […]

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Agunsa introduces UCOME bunker blends in Argentina

Agunsa introduces UCOME bunker blends in Argentina

August 15, 2024 |

In Argentina, maritime services company Agunsa reports it is offering UCOME biofuel blends in Argentina. Agunsa’s subsidiary Total Bunkering, in partnership with a leading biodiesel producer in Argentina, can blend biodiesel into very low sulfur fuel oil or low sulfur gas marine oil using trucks to adjust the blend as required. The company stated, “Our […]

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