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Swire Shipping completes sustainable biofuel trial

Swire Shipping completes sustainable biofuel trial

August 9, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping, part of Swire Group, has completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service. MV Suva Chief, a containership on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in Hong Kong with sustainable B24 biofuel, a blend of sustainable biodiesel of waste […]

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Study suggests more cost-efficient method for SAF production

Study suggests more cost-efficient method for SAF production

August 9, 2024 |

In Georgia, The University of Georgia (UGA) reported that a new research from the UGA noted that biofuel generated from logging residues could make switching to sustainable aviation fuel more cost-efficient and carbon friendly than previously thought. In a recent journal article Puneet Dwivedi, a professor of sustainability sciences in the Warnell School of Forestry […]

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Indian aviation to utilize 20% biofuels from crop stubble in five years

Indian aviation to utilize 20% biofuels from crop stubble in five years

August 9, 2024 |

In India, DD News reported that India’s Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the country’s aviation industry is set to incorporate 20% bio-aviation fuel within the next five years.  This initiative aims to leverage biofuels derived from agricultural stubble, benefiting farmers and promoting sustainable energy practices, according to the report. He also highlighted the Ministry […]

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Solaris to supply hydrogen-powered buses in Czech Republic

Solaris to supply hydrogen-powered buses in Czech Republic

August 8, 2024 |

In Czech Republic, Solaris said that it has been selected by Martin Uher Bus, a private Czech transport company, to supply the first hydrogen buses for its fleet. Ten Urbino 12 hydrogen vehicles will operate public transport in the Central Bohemian region around Prague. The buses are scheduled for delivery in the end of 2025, […]

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Wood to deliver pre-FEED for Shell’s blue hydrogen project in Oman

Wood to deliver pre-FEED for Shell’s blue hydrogen project in Oman

August 8, 2024 |

In the UK, Wood said it has been selected by Shell to deliver pre-FEED services for Oman’s innovative ‘Blue Horizons’ project. The project will produce low carbon blue hydrogen and ammonia for local and international markets and will capture and store CO2 from production. Wood said it will use its CO2 and blue hydrogen expertise […]

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TES and Saibu Gas join forces to drive decarbonization in Japan’s energy sector

TES and Saibu Gas join forces to drive decarbonization in Japan’s energy sector

August 8, 2024 |

In Belgium, Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a specialist in producing e-NG (electric natural gas from green hydrogen), said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saibu Gas, a major Japanese gas utility, to promote e-NG as a key clean energy source. This partnership supports Japan’s goal to use e-NG for 90% of its […]

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MAX Power nearly triples size of Rider Natural Hydrogen Project

MAX Power nearly triples size of Rider Natural Hydrogen Project

August 8, 2024 |

In Canada, MAX Power Mining said it has nearly tripled the size of its recently announced Rider Natural Hydrogen Project along the expanded Torquay-Rocanville Corridor in southeast Saskatchewan. The firm noted that Rider is Canada’s largest Natural Hydrogen target area and now covers 3,356 sq. km with MAX Power’s staking of an additional eight claim […]

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Provaris and Norwegian Hydrogen partner with Uniper for regional hydrogen supply

Provaris and Norwegian Hydrogen partner with Uniper for regional hydrogen supply

August 8, 2024 |

In Connecticut, MarineLink reported that Provaris Energy and Norwegian Hydrogen have signed an agreement with Uniper Global Commodities aimed at strengthening co-operation in developing hydrogen supply chains from Norway and other potential Nordic sites, to import locations in North-Western Europe. Under the terms of the deal, the parties will collaborate in exploring the potential for […]

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Schiphol airport tests first hydrogen GPU

Schiphol airport tests first hydrogen GPU

August 8, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Aerospace Global News reported that Schiphol airport is the first airport worldwide to conduct tests with a hydrogen-powered ground power unit (GPU). The H2-GPU is being used to supply KLM Cityhopper aircraft on the apron with electricity, which is used for lighting and power in the cockpit. This world first is part […]

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Oriana Power to build electrolyzer factory for green hydrogen and e-fuels in India

Oriana Power to build electrolyzer factory for green hydrogen and e-fuels in India

August 8, 2024 |

In India, PV Magazine reported that Oriana Power announced its plan to build a gigawatt-scale factory to produce alkaline electrolyzers and balance-of-plant (BOP) modules locally in India. This factory will be a critical component in the company’s efforts to develop green hydrogen and e-fuels, including green ammonia, e-methanol, and green methanol, according to the report. […]

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