In Florida, The Maritime Executive reports South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, in collaboration with American Bureau of Shipping, unveiled autonomous safety technology to enhance crew safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels by reducing human presence in hazardous areas through remote propulsion control and automated monitoring systems. The new “Unmanned Engine Room” concept addresses the inherent dangers of […]
In the UK, on September 26, 2024, the global maritime community marks World Maritime Day, celebrating 50 years since the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea with events held at the International Maritime Organization’s headquarters in London. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: “Today, the maritime sector is undergoing […]
In New York, Amogy successfully completed the maiden voyage of the NH3 Kraken, the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel, sailing on a Hudson River tributary near New York City as a demonstration of its proprietary ammonia-to-power technology. The vessel, originally built in 1957 and retrofitted with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power system, marks a pivotal advancement […]
In Norway, Purus ordered two 45,000 cbm dual-fuel ammonia-ready medium-sized gas carriers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea to expand its fleet and enhance its role in sustainable energy transport, with delivery expected in 2027. This purchase, part of Purus’s strategy to lead in clean energy logistics, will add to its growing ammonia transport […]
In Singapore, Splash 247 reports Danish towage company Svitzer placed an order with Uzmar shipyard in Turkey for the world’s first tugboat powered by a combination of a 6MWh battery and dual-fuel methanol engines. Scheduled to perform a significant portion of its duties at Sweden’s port of Gothenburg, this 34.9-meter vessel is designed to operate […]
In Germany, a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation, reveals that only four of the 17 major automakers selling vehicles in Europe and North America have committed to using fossil-free steel by 2030. Fossil-free steel, produced using technologies like green hydrogen, can reduce steel-related emissions by up to 95% with minimal cost […]
In California, Twelve, a carbon transformation company focused on decarbonizing industries, has raised $645 million to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. The funding includes $400 million in project equity led by TPG Rise Climate, $200 million in Series C financing, and $45 million in credit facilities. This marks one of the largest financial […]
In New York, OPAL Fuels announced the sale of $11.1 million worth of Inflation Reduction Act investment tax credits to an Apollo Global Management subsidiary. The credits were generated by the Emerald RNG facility, a joint venture of which OPAL Fuels owns 50%. With a nameplate capacity of 10,000 standard cubic feet per minute, Emerald […]
In Indonesia, The Jakarta Post reports on September 19, at the Globoil conference in Mumbai, Fadhil Hasan of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association informed Reuters that Indonesia’s palm oil exports are set to decrease by 2 million tons to 30.2 million tons in 2024 due to increased domestic demand for biodiesel and reduced production. The […]
In South Carolina, GreenGasUSA announced a partnership with JBS to produce renewable natural gas at JBS facilities in Nebraska, Utah, and South Carolina. The collaboration will transform methane from wastewater into RNG. This innovative move aligns with JBS’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint while improving air and water quality at their processing plants. GreenGasUSA’s […]
