In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HD Hyundai Marine Solution, along with several affiliated South Korean companies, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its onboard carbon capture and storage retrofit design. The joint industry project tested the technology on a 15,000 TEU ultra-large containership running on liquefied natural gas. The system […]
In New York, Amogy has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering POSCO Holdings, Seoul National University, and the American Bureau of Shipping to develop an innovative offshore ammonia cracking solution. This collaboration aims to deliver clean, low-cost hydrogen fuel by leveraging ammonia as a hydrogen carrier. Ammonia, with its 2.7 times higher […]
In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a $1.56 billion conditional loan guarantee to Wabash Valley Resources, supporting a project in West Terre Haute, Indiana, to produce low-carbon ammonia using petroleum coke as a feedstock. This facility will integrate carbon capture and sequestration technology to permanently store 1.6 million metric […]
In Australia, Rio Tinto has initiated a biofuel pilot in north Queensland, Australia, to assess the viability of pongamia tree seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel production. Spanning 3,000 hectares of farmland and managed in partnership with Midway Limited, the project seeks to reduce the miner’s dependency on fossil fuels while advancing its […]
In India, Janta Se Rishta reports the Punjab government is advancing its green fuel initiative by setting up pelletization plants to convert paddy stubble into biofuel, aiming to address the environmental challenge of stubble burning. As of mid-September 2024, 16 such plants are operational across the state, with 21 more expected by November. This initiative, […]
In India, Media24 News reports the Chhattisgarh government launched a major green hydrogen initiative at the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat, aiming to attract investment and enhance renewable energy production under its new industrial policy for 2024-29. The state government, represented by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Energy Secretary P. Dayanand, presented its […]
In California, Hgen, a hydrogen startup focused on decarbonizing heavy industries, has raised $5 million in seed funding to commercialize its high-efficiency alkaline electrolyzers. The round was led by Seven Seven Six, with participation from Founders Fund and Fontinalis Partners. The new funding will accelerate the deployment of Hgen’s technology at customer sites. The company’s […]
In New York, AIR COMPANY has raised $69 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development and commercialization of its sustainable aviation fuel, produced from captured carbon dioxide. Taking a board seat and leading the financing, Avfuel, a global supplier of aviation fuel, will provide fuel distribution, logistics, and environmental attribute administration. […]
In Singapore, the 2024 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey, released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, highlights strong regional support for national carbon taxes and rising concerns about climate change and food insecurity. Conducted between July and August, the survey found that 7 in 10 respondents back a carbon tax, with 90% willing to bear the […]
In Washington D.C. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met to review the progress of the U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership. The partnership seeks to enhance clean energy innovation, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the clean energy transitions in both countries. Key areas of progress […]
