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Biodiesel gains ground as maritime decarbonization weighs fuel confidence

Biodiesel gains ground as maritime decarbonization weighs fuel confidence

December 26, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel Fest Confidence Index revealed biodiesel as the top-ranked fuel for shipping decarbonization, surpassing LNG-biomethane, last year’s leader, and LNG e-methane, which held third place. The index, tracking stakeholder confidence across technology, infrastructure, commercial viability, and environmental credentials for 12 fuel types, […]

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Shipping’s 2024 shakeup sees alliances form, fuel rules tighten, green corridors expand

Shipping’s 2024 shakeup sees alliances form, fuel rules tighten, green corridors expand

December 26, 2024 |

Among 2024’s most influential events affecting the shipping sector, some came from unexpected places. Houthi attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea have slowed but not ceased, and were one of the major factors in deep re-thinks about shipping routes that are transformational and unlikely to snap back to previous operations anytime soon – if […]

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Climeon delivers six HeatPower units for Maersk methanol ships

Climeon delivers six HeatPower units for Maersk methanol ships

December 19, 2024 |

In Sweden, Climeon announced delivery of six HeatPower 300 units to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in South Korea, where they will be integrated into A.P. Moller-Maersk’s 17,200 TEU dual-fuel methanol ships to convert low-temperature engine waste heat into clean electricity, improving energy efficiency and cutting fuel consumption. The HeatPower 300 system utilizes an Organic […]

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Maersk seeks methanol from India for green fleet

Maersk seeks methanol from India for green fleet

December 19, 2024 |

In India, Economic Times reports A.P. Moller-Maersk has entered early talks with Indian green fuel producers, including NTPC Green Energy, to source methanol for its growing fleet of dual-fuel ships, the Copenhagen-based shipping giant announced. With 25 dual-fuel vessels ordered, Maersk is advancing its 2040 net-zero emissions goal by transitioning to bio and e-methanol alongside […]

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Study: LNG leads in cost-efficient shipping decarbonization

Study: LNG leads in cost-efficient shipping decarbonization

December 19, 2024 |

In the UK, a new analysis by SEA-LNG shows that LNG dual-fuel vessels provide the lowest-cost compliance with upcoming IMO and EU decarbonization regulations, potentially saving operators $5–17 million annually compared to methanol and ammonia. The findings are based on container fleets operating between Rotterdam and Singapore, a key trade route subject to stringent emissions […]

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Worley wins EPC contract for ExxonMobil’s Texas hydrogen plant

Worley wins EPC contract for ExxonMobil’s Texas hydrogen plant

December 19, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Worley has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract with ExxonMobil to support enabling works, infrastructure, and interconnects for a proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. The contract, announced December 2024, depends on a final investment decision expected in 2025, regulatory approvals, and supportive government policies. […]

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Rotterdam issues first continuous methanol bunkering permit

Rotterdam issues first continuous methanol bunkering permit

December 19, 2024 |

In Greece, Safety4Sea reports the Port of Rotterdam and Tankmatch have granted the first continuous permit for methanol bunkering, formalized on December 18, 2024, following successful trials of its safety and viability. This development positions methanol as a sustainable marine fuel and advances the port’s strategy for decarbonizing shipping. The permit signifies a shift from […]

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DNV sets safety standards for alternative fuels in shipping

DNV sets safety standards for alternative fuels in shipping

December 19, 2024 |

In Norway, DNV has launched a competence standard for methanol and a recommended practice for ammonia on December 18, 2024, to address safety risks as 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels prepare to join the global fleet. These guidelines aim to equip crews and shipowners with the knowledge and skills to safely manage alternative fuels, […]

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Ammonia anchors Höegh Autoliners’ green transition

Ammonia anchors Höegh Autoliners’ green transition

December 19, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, The American Journal of Transportation reports Höegh Autoliners has committed to ammonia-fueled propulsion for four vessels in its Aurora-class fleet, slated for delivery in 2027, as CEO Andreas Enger explained in an interview ahead of Nor-Shipping 2025. With a combined lifespan of 30 years and flexible dual-fuel systems, the ships mark a decisive step […]

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Norway backs green shipping with NOK 940m boost

Norway backs green shipping with NOK 940m boost

December 19, 2024 |

In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels, and five electric ships, advancing the nation’s drive toward maritime decarbonization. Enova, a government body promoting low-emission solutions, aims […]

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