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EcoCeres delivers first SAF Batch to Evos Ghent for European market

EcoCeres delivers first SAF Batch to Evos Ghent for European market

August 15, 2024 |

In Belgium, EcoCeres announced it made its initial delivery of 10 million liters of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene sustainable aviation fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ expansion into Europe and begins their collaboration with Evos, a leader in jet fuel storage and handling. Evos […]

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Universal Fuel Technologies unveils flexiforming, a breakthrough in SAF production

Universal Fuel Technologies unveils flexiforming, a breakthrough in SAF production

August 15, 2024 |

In New Jersey, Aviation International News reports Universal Fuel Technologies has developed a revolutionary sustainable aviation fuel production process called flexiforming, capable of using over 50 different feedstocks and enhancing efficiency by integrating into existing SAF facilities. Based in Los Altos, California, UFT’s innovation not only drives down manufacturing costs by upgrading low-value byproducts but […]

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Agunsa introduces UCOME bunker blends in Argentina

Agunsa introduces UCOME bunker blends in Argentina

August 15, 2024 |

In Argentina, maritime services company Agunsa reports it is offering UCOME biofuel blends in Argentina. Agunsa’s subsidiary Total Bunkering, in partnership with a leading biodiesel producer in Argentina, can blend biodiesel into very low sulfur fuel oil or low sulfur gas marine oil using trucks to adjust the blend as required. The company stated, “Our […]

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Tidewater Renewables achieves record Q2 Production

Tidewater Renewables achieves record Q2 Production

August 15, 2024 |

In Canada, Tidewater Renewables announced a record average daily throughput of 2,925 barrels per day at its Renewable Diesel & Renewable Hydrogen Complex during Q2 2024, operating at an impressive 98% utilization rate. This robust performance contributed to a net income of $4.9 million for the quarter, up from $2.7 million in Q2 2023. These […]

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Topsoe to equip Hamburg refinery for 220,000 tons of renewable fuels by 2027

Topsoe to equip Hamburg refinery for 220,000 tons of renewable fuels by 2027

August 15, 2024 |

In Denmark, Topsoe announced it has been selected to provide its HydroFlex technology for HOLBORN’s Hamburg refinery, which aims to produce 220,000 tons of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2027. This facility will leverage waste and residue feedstocks to meet the growing demand for low-carbon fuels, solidifying Topsoe’s role in advancing global […]

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Seatrium and NTU launch New Energy Lab to drive maritime decarbonization

Seatrium and NTU launch New Energy Lab to drive maritime decarbonization

August 14, 2024 |

In Singapore, Seatrium Limited and Nanyang Technological University have launched the Seatrium New Energy Laboratory in Singapore, focusing on advancing sustainable energy solutions for the Offshore and Marine sector. The partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to address critical challenges in maritime decarbonization, offshore renewables, and digitalization. The lab will explore innovative technologies, […]

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Alma Clean Power achieves milestone with 100 kW ammonia fuel cell test

Alma Clean Power achieves milestone with 100 kW ammonia fuel cell test

August 14, 2024 |

In Norway, Alma Clean Power has successfully tested its 100 kW direct ammonia fuel cell system, marking a significant advancement in clean maritime energy. Building on the success of last year’s 6 kW system, this new milestone underscores the company’s leadership in developing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology that converts ammonia directly into electricity without […]

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Norwegian firm Fuella secures key spot at Porto do Açu hydrogen hub in Brazil

Norwegian firm Fuella secures key spot at Porto do Açu hydrogen hub in Brazil

August 14, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Norwegian green hydrogen developer Fuella has secured a 1 million square meter site at Porto do Açu in Brazil to establish a facility capable of producing 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually. This marks Fuella’s first foray into Brazil, as part of a landmark agreement with Porto do Açu, […]

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Shipping industry proposes $2.5 billion annual GHG fee to achieve net zero by 2050

Shipping industry proposes $2.5 billion annual GHG fee to achieve net zero by 2050

August 14, 2024 |

In the UK, the International Chamber of Shipping , alongside the governments of the Bahamas and Liberia, proposed a comprehensive plan to the International Maritime Organization  including a $2.5 billion annual GHG Fee to drive the adoption of zero or near-zero GHG marine fuels and meet net zero shipping emissions by 2050. The fee would […]

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Wan Hai Lines orders 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships

Wan Hai Lines orders 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships

August 14, 2024 |

In the UK, The Loadstar reports Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines has commissioned up to 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships, costing between $1.68 billion and $2.5 billion, in response to rising demand on the Far East-Middle East and India trades. The orders include twelve 8,000 TEU vessels from Taiwan’s CSBC Corp, with options for an additional […]

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