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Tidewater Renewables achieves record Q2 Production

Tidewater Renewables achieves record Q2 Production

August 15, 2024 |

In Canada, Tidewater Renewables announced a record average daily throughput of 2,925 barrels per day at its Renewable Diesel & Renewable Hydrogen Complex during Q2 2024, operating at an impressive 98% utilization rate. This robust performance contributed to a net income of $4.9 million for the quarter, up from $2.7 million in Q2 2023. These […]

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Topsoe to equip Hamburg refinery for 220,000 tons of renewable fuels by 2027

Topsoe to equip Hamburg refinery for 220,000 tons of renewable fuels by 2027

August 15, 2024 |

In Denmark, Topsoe announced it has been selected to provide its HydroFlex technology for HOLBORN’s Hamburg refinery, which aims to produce 220,000 tons of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2027. This facility will leverage waste and residue feedstocks to meet the growing demand for low-carbon fuels, solidifying Topsoe’s role in advancing global […]

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Seatrium and NTU launch New Energy Lab to drive maritime decarbonization

Seatrium and NTU launch New Energy Lab to drive maritime decarbonization

August 14, 2024 |

In Singapore, Seatrium Limited and Nanyang Technological University have launched the Seatrium New Energy Laboratory in Singapore, focusing on advancing sustainable energy solutions for the Offshore and Marine sector. The partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to address critical challenges in maritime decarbonization, offshore renewables, and digitalization. The lab will explore innovative technologies, […]

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Alma Clean Power achieves milestone with 100 kW ammonia fuel cell test

Alma Clean Power achieves milestone with 100 kW ammonia fuel cell test

August 14, 2024 |

In Norway, Alma Clean Power has successfully tested its 100 kW direct ammonia fuel cell system, marking a significant advancement in clean maritime energy. Building on the success of last year’s 6 kW system, this new milestone underscores the company’s leadership in developing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology that converts ammonia directly into electricity without […]

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Norwegian firm Fuella secures key spot at Porto do Açu hydrogen hub in Brazil

Norwegian firm Fuella secures key spot at Porto do Açu hydrogen hub in Brazil

August 14, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Norwegian green hydrogen developer Fuella has secured a 1 million square meter site at Porto do Açu in Brazil to establish a facility capable of producing 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually. This marks Fuella’s first foray into Brazil, as part of a landmark agreement with Porto do Açu, […]

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Shipping industry proposes $2.5 billion annual GHG fee to achieve net zero by 2050

Shipping industry proposes $2.5 billion annual GHG fee to achieve net zero by 2050

August 14, 2024 |

In the UK, the International Chamber of Shipping , alongside the governments of the Bahamas and Liberia, proposed a comprehensive plan to the International Maritime Organization  including a $2.5 billion annual GHG Fee to drive the adoption of zero or near-zero GHG marine fuels and meet net zero shipping emissions by 2050. The fee would […]

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Wan Hai Lines orders 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships

Wan Hai Lines orders 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships

August 14, 2024 |

In the UK, The Loadstar reports Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines has commissioned up to 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships, costing between $1.68 billion and $2.5 billion, in response to rising demand on the Far East-Middle East and India trades. The orders include twelve 8,000 TEU vessels from Taiwan’s CSBC Corp, with options for an additional […]

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TotalEnergies delivers first 100% biofuel bunker in Singapore

TotalEnergies delivers first 100% biofuel bunker in Singapore

August 14, 2024 |

In Singapore, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered 700 metric tons of 100% Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester in Singapore to Hyundai Glovis’ vessel, Glovis Cosmos. This is the first time TotalEnergies has supplied a biofuel bunker composed entirely of UCOME, a second-generation, waste-based fuel sourced in Southeast Asia and certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon […]

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Partnership to transform Risavika into a green ammonia hub

Partnership to transform Risavika into a green ammonia hub

August 14, 2024 |

In Norway, Iverson eFuels reports the Port of Risavika Norway is set to become a hub for green ammonia, potentially replacing over 102 million liters of diesel annually in maritime operations. By 2029, Iverson eFuels plans to produce 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually, which could render nearly 2,000 port calls at Risavika emission-free.  This […]

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NEOT extends Terntank deal, unveils new hybrid, methanol-ready fleet

NEOT extends Terntank deal, unveils new hybrid, methanol-ready fleet

August 14, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Finnish fuel supply and distribution company NEOT has renewed its charter contracts with Terntank, extending agreements for six wind-assisted, methanol-ready vessels operating from NEOT/St1’s terminal in Gothenburg. This extension marks a continued partnership that began in 2013, with both companies committed to sustainability in maritime transport. NEOT, which became […]

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