In the UK, Stolt Tankers announced its barge, the Stolt Main, was bunkered entirely with HVO100, supplied by GoodFuels. This milestone, achieved last week, represents a substantial shift from the barge’s previous fuel blend, HVO20, which had already cut its carbon emissions by 18%. HVO100, a synthetic diesel made from processed vegetable oils or animal […]
In Denmark, after disappointing breakdowns in negotiations with Belgium, Danish Shipping has turned its hopes towards Germany to advance the North Sea Energy Island project, a crucial initiative for producing green electricity essential for the maritime industry’s shift towards green fuels. Anne H. Steffensen, CEO of Danish Shipping, remains optimistic about forging a sustainable agreement […]
In Japan, NYK Line announced ClassNK is set to award the world’s first “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” accreditation to an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier, under development by a consortium including Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and Nihon Shipyard. This certification marks a significant advancement in the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel, a crucial […]
In Norway, Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers announced a Joint Study Agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to develop Liquefied Carbon Dioxide carriers, advancing the global push for carbon capture and storage solutions. The initiative leverages KNCC’s LCO2-Elevated Pressure technology, an innovative vessel design approved by DNV, the maritime certification authority, to facilitate direct offshore CO2 […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports the International Maritime Organization granted consultative status to the Methanol Institute, empowering the trade association to offer expertise directly in IMO’s regulatory discussions. With this status, MI can now attend and contribute to IMO meetings, participating actively in shaping the industry’s approach to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower launched a study to explore using biomethane from dairy farm manure as an alternative to liquefied natural gas in factories and vessels. This study, centered in the dairy-rich region of Hamanaka, Hokkaido, will assess whether biomethane can be […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has released a pivotal guidebook on ammonia bunkering operations, aiming to enhance safety and competency in the maritime industry as it transitions to using ammonia as a marine fuel. Published on August 21, 2024, the guidebook offers a detailed competency framework derived from GCMD’s […]
In Massachusetts, Ameresco announced it was selected by Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District to develop a renewable natural gas facility at Davis Landfill, Utah, expected to reduce over 953 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year. This project, leveraging methane from decomposing organic waste, marks Ameresco’s second initiative with the district. Michael Bakas, Executive […]
In Canada, The Montreal Port Authority announced the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay has been receiving Énergir supplied renewable natural gas since January 1, 2024. By switching from fossil natural gas to RNG for heating and cooking in its event spaces, the Grand Quay is supplied with 100% renewable energy. The Grand Quay incorporates multiple […]
In Brazil, EPBR reports on August 14, 2024, Be8 began construction of a new ethanol plant in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, with a planned annual production capacity of 220 million liters. Set to operate in 2026, this facility will be capable of producing both anhydrous ethanol, which can be mixed with gasoline, and […]
