Tag: Denmark

Denmark postpones green hydrogen transmission roll-out to Germany to 2031

Denmark postpones green hydrogen transmission roll-out to Germany to 2031

October 13, 2024 |

In Denmark, Reuters reported that Denmark will postpone the rollout of a green hydrogen transmission pipeline between western Denmark and northern Germany by three years to 2031 from 2028. Denmark has worked with transmission system operator Energinet to make the timeline more reliable and to limit delays, Denmark’s Energy Minister Lars Aagaard said in a […]

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A.P. Moller launches fossil-free plastic resins venture Vioneo

A.P. Moller launches fossil-free plastic resins venture Vioneo

September 30, 2024 |

In Denmark, A.P. Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. Vioneo will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production. Vioneo has designed a production method utilizing an innovative and proven technology to produce fossil-free polypropylene and polyethylene at scale, using green methanol […]

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Nordzucker to use beet residue biomethane at two Danish factories from 2025

Nordzucker to use beet residue biomethane at two Danish factories from 2025

September 30, 2024 |

In Denmark, by signing cooperation agreements with Nature Energy, Nordzucker is setting a major milestone on the road to producing CO₂-neutral by 2050. Nordzucker supplies Danish beet residues to Nature Energy who produces biomethane for sugar production. From 2025 on, Nordzucker will use it for decarbonization of the sugar production in the two Danish factories. […]

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Svitzer orders world’s first battery-methanol tug for Gothenburg operations

Svitzer orders world’s first battery-methanol tug for Gothenburg operations

September 20, 2024 |

In Singapore, Splash 247 reports Danish towage company Svitzer placed an order with Uzmar shipyard in Turkey for the world’s first tugboat powered by a combination of a 6MWh battery and dual-fuel methanol engines. Scheduled to perform a significant portion of its duties at Sweden’s port of Gothenburg, this 34.9-meter vessel is designed to operate […]

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NORDEN and BHP partner for long biofuel voyage

NORDEN and BHP partner for long biofuel voyage

September 17, 2024 |

In Denmark, NORDEN announced an agreement with global resources company BHP to use approximately 1,000 tonnes of 100% biofuel for a voyage from Hay Point, Australia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands, aboard the Capesize vessel NORD Steel. This marks the largest quantity of biofuel ever used on a single NORDEN voyage and is expected to reduce CO2 […]

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Denmark and EU urged to invest in Africa’s green energy potential

Denmark and EU urged to invest in Africa’s green energy potential

August 29, 2024 |

In Denmark, trade association Danish Shipping has endorsed Denmark’s new Africa Strategy, urging both Denmark and the EU to intensify investments in Africa to unlock the continent’s vast potential for green energy and economic growth. Maritime security is also a key focus for Danish Shipping, which aims to strengthen trade, security, and the green transition […]

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Lego hit 22% of H1 resin purchases from renewable and recycled sources

Lego hit 22% of H1 resin purchases from renewable and recycled sources

August 28, 2024 |

In Denmark, in H1, 30 percent of all resin Lego purchased was certified mass balance, which translates to an estimated average of 22 percent material from renewable and recycled sources. This is a significant increase from 2023, when for the full year, 18 percent was certified mass balance which equated to 12 percent sustainable sources. […]

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Report shows challenges to using biodiesel for FuelEU compliance

Report shows challenges to using biodiesel for FuelEU compliance

August 28, 2024 |

In Denmark, the Maersk McKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in its most recent report says there are several views on whether supply can meet demand for biodiesel due to the new FuelEU regulation. Industry experts they spoke to noted that it will be difficult for EU ports to procure and provide 600,000 metric […]

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Danish-German talks brighten prospects for North Sea Energy Island

Danish-German talks brighten prospects for North Sea Energy Island

August 22, 2024 |

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 […]

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Study shows retrofitting liquid-absorption-based carbon capture and storage system on a Suezmax tanker

Study shows retrofitting liquid-absorption-based carbon capture and storage system on a Suezmax tanker

August 20, 2024 |

In Denmark, a joint study by TMS Tankers Ltd and DNV explored the feasibility of retrofitting a liquid-absorption-based carbon capture and storage system on a Suezmax tanker. The study revealed complex system interdependencies and yielded valuable insights. study explored how on-board carbon capture and storage (OCCS) technology could be deployed on an existing ship at […]

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