In Denmark, Helax Istmo, a wholly owned subsidiary of funds managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT) and Mexico’s national Ministry of Navy. Under the agreement, the parties agree to collaborate to support the development of a large-scale, integrated renewable energy […]
In Korea, Safety4sea reported that Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) for the methanol dual-fuel retrofit design of a 16,000 TEU container ship owned by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). According to KR, this container ship was developed in collaboration with HD Hyundai Marine Solution, HD Hyundai E&T, and HD Korea Shipbuilding & […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Switzerland-based energy and commodities company Vitol has completed its inaugural biofuel deliveries in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Through its wholly-owned bunker arm, Vitol Bunkers, two vessels received B24 very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) on December 8 and 14. The report noted that the fuel was […]
In New York, Packaging Gateway reported that corrugated board packaging manufacturer DS Smith has enhanced its sustainability with the adoption of a biobased adhesive from Kiilto. The company has switched from using a fossil-based solution to the biobased Kiilto Pro Pack Eco adhesive, according to the report. The adhesives supplied to Smith are produced using […]
In Australia, K Rock reported that the environmental watchdog has approved an application for a waste to energy plant in Anakie, Australia. According to the report, Pavilion Biogas Pty Ltd wants to build the facility on Carrs Road to create organic fertilizer and biogas fuel. The facility will be based between two broiler farms on […]
In Japan, A.P. Moller-Maersk announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC). This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama as Maersk’s 16,000 TEU green methanol-powered container vessels will be delivered since 2024. Maersk has […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Japanese shipping company NYK plans to launch full-scale trials of the long-term use of biofuels in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels starting in fiscal 2024. According to the report, NYK has already conducted several biofuel trials over the past couple of years. Specifically, the company’s data shows […]
In China, Xinhua news agency reports that the world’s largest ethanol production facility, producing 600,000 metric tons of ethanol annually, is currently being trialed in Huaibei City, east China’s Anhui Province. The facility uses coke oven gas as feedstock using technology developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) under the Chinese Academy of […]
In Norway, Rå Biopark will build a biogas plant in Storfjord municipality, in Skibotn, approx. two hours’ drive from Tromsø city and has launched a tender to supply the turnkey contract for the project. The supplier who receives this turnkey contract has complete and overall responsibility for delivering a complete and well-functioning biogas plant according […]
In Nevada, Comstock Inc announced execution of agreements with RenFuel K2B AB to advance Comstock’s first commercial biorefinery, including an option to acquire a subsidiary of RenFuel (“JV”). The JV has previously completed extensive preliminary engineering for a new biorefinery using RenFuel’s patented catalytic esterification process to refine lignin from byproducts of paper production into […]
