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LNG Canada brings second production train online

LNG Canada brings second production train online

December 10, 2025 |

In Canada, Fluor and joint venture partner JGC Corporation have completed the second production train at LNG Canada’s export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, finalizing the first phase of the country’s largest LNG project. With both trains now operational, the facility has reached its full design capacity of up to 14 million tonnes of liquefied […]

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Hyundai Motors broadens hydrogen strategy to ships, AI

Hyundai Motors broadens hydrogen strategy to ships, AI

December 10, 2025 |

In South Korea, Sisa Journal reports Hyundai Motor Group announced an expanded hydrogen strategy at the World Hydrogen Expo 2025, extending its fuel cell technology beyond cars to include ships, tractors, and military applications. The company is working with HD Korea Shipbuilding to develop a hybrid electric propulsion system that combines hydrogen fuel cells and […]

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China launches national push for DME marine fuel

China launches national push for DME marine fuel

December 10, 2025 |

In China, Caixin Global reports major state-owned shipbuilders, shipping lines, port operators, and research institutes have formed a national consortium to develop dimethyl ether as a next-generation marine fuel. The initiative was announced at the 2025 Marintec China exhibition and includes COSCO Shipping, CSSC, SIPG, and Sinopec-linked research centers. The group will jointly advance DME […]

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Shenzhen completes first green methanol bunkering

Shenzhen completes first green methanol bunkering

December 10, 2025 |

In China, Xinde Maritime News reports Shenzhen Port completed its first green methanol bunkering on December 3, fueling a dual-fuel container vessel with domestically produced methanol at Yantian terminal. The operation was carried out by China Marine Bunker in partnership with Shenzhen Port Group and COSCO Shipping. This marks the first successful methanol bunkering in […]

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Jiangnan Shipyard unveils plan for nuclear-powered container ship

Jiangnan Shipyard unveils plan for nuclear-powered container ship

December 10, 2025 |

In China, Interesting Engineering reports Jiangnan Shipyard announced plans to build the world’s first nuclear-powered container ship, a 25,000-TEU vessel powered by a thorium-based molten salt reactor, at the Marintec China 2025 conference in Shanghai. Vice president Lin Qingshan said construction could begin within ten years and that the company intends to invest in specialized […]

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Tallink’s MyStar joins Gasum’s bio-LNG pool under FuelEU Maritime rules

Tallink’s MyStar joins Gasum’s bio-LNG pool under FuelEU Maritime rules

December 4, 2025 |

In Finland, Nordic energy company Gasum has signed an agreement with Baltic provider Elenger to add Tallink’s vessel MyStar to its FuelEU Maritime compliance pool. The ship now runs on bio-LNG supplied by Gasum’s Pori terminal, generating surplus compliance credits under the European Union’s new maritime emissions rules. The FuelEU Maritime regulation, which took effect […]

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Petrobras supplies Transpetro ships with renewable bunker fuel

Petrobras supplies Transpetro ships with renewable bunker fuel

December 4, 2025 |

In Brazil, Petrobras has supplied three Transpetro vessels with marine fuel containing 24 percent renewable content, marking a new step in the company’s low carbon shipping efforts. The operation took place between November 10 and 17 at the São Sebastião terminal in São Paulo. The bunker fuel blended by Petrobras Biocombustível included 24 percent biodiesel […]

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China, India, and Brazil join green shipping corridor push as IMO delay looms

China, India, and Brazil join green shipping corridor push as IMO delay looms

December 4, 2025 |

In Denmark, the Global Maritime Forum reports that 25 new green shipping corridors were launched in 2025, bringing the total to 84 worldwide. The latest initiatives include new efforts in China, India, and Brazil, where governments and industries are positioning to build zero-emission trade routes despite uncertainty around global climate rules. The findings come from […]

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Auramarine to supply methanol fuel systems for new Finnlines vessels

Auramarine to supply methanol fuel systems for new Finnlines vessels

December 4, 2025 |

In Finland, Auramarine has been selected to deliver methanol fuel supply systems for three new Finnlines vessels, supporting the operator’s shift toward alternative marine fuels. The ships are scheduled to enter service on the Finland to Germany route beginning in 2028. Finnlines’ next generation RoPax ships will run on multi fuel engines designed to use […]

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Renewable methanol projects reach 270 as construction and engineering move ahead

Renewable methanol projects reach 270 as construction and engineering move ahead

December 4, 2025 |

In Finland, GENA reports that 270 renewable and low carbon methanol projects are now in development worldwide, with a combined potential capacity of 56.3 million tonnes by 2030. In November, five new projects were added and four progressed to key development stages. One biomethanol plant in China began construction, while three e-methanol projects in Europe […]

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