Tag: South Korea

Korean researchers make cost breakthrough in electrochemical CO2 Reduction via recyclable CuZn electrodes

Korean researchers make cost breakthrough in electrochemical CO2 Reduction via recyclable CuZn electrodes

December 15, 2024 |

In South Korea, researchers at Chungnam National University, South Korea, have discovered how copper-zinc electrodes adapt and stabilize during electrochemical CO₂ reduction. This groundbreaking study led by Professor Youngku Sohn reveals that CuZn electrodes outperform single-metal alternatives, producing valuable hydrocarbons while maintaining efficiency over multiple recycling cycles. These insights could revolutionize carbon capture and conversion […]

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South Korea’s HJSC in four methanol-ready ship deal

South Korea’s HJSC in four methanol-ready ship deal

December 5, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HJ Shipbuilding & Construction signed a $429 million contract with a European shipowner to build four 7,900 TEU methanol-ready containerships, each 272 meters long, at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, with deliveries starting in 2026. The ships, designed for speed and sustainability, will feature scrubbers to meet International Maritime […]

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South Korean consortium to demo LPG-12% bio-based DME

South Korean consortium to demo LPG-12% bio-based DME

November 26, 2024 |

In South Korea, Gyeonggi LPG Sales Association, Korea DME Association, Dawon F&C, and Biofriends Co., Ltd. held a business agreement ceremony at Biofriends Co., Ltd. DME Plant 2 for a demonstration pilot supply project for LPG-12%DME mixed raw material to enter the aerosol and domestic LPG fuel market. Through this agreement, the existing aerosol market […]

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South Korean researchers present biobased plastic biodegradability with torrefaction

South Korean researchers present biobased plastic biodegradability with torrefaction

November 26, 2024 |

In South Korea, an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A recent study by researchers at the Center for Bio-based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, presents a promising approach […]

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HMM moves to capture carbon on box ships stuck in the fleet

HMM moves to capture carbon on box ships stuck in the fleet

November 13, 2024 |

In the UK, The Loadstar reports HMM, South Korea’s leading carrier, is set to install onboard carbon capture and storage systems on vessels too young to scrap, a move revealed by HMM director Kim Min-kang at a recent eco-friendly shipping seminar. Director Kim noted that even when new ships equipped with LNG or methanol dual-fuel […]

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Hanwha Ocean teams Up with GCMD to propel green shipping

Hanwha Ocean teams Up with GCMD to propel green shipping

October 26, 2024 |

In South Korea, shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean and the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization announced a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing low- and zero-carbon solutions in the maritime sector. The collaboration will focus on alternative fuels, energy efficiency technologies, and onboard carbon capture, marking GCMD’s first partnership with a South Korean shipbuilder. The alliance […]

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Hyundai’s high-pressure ammonia engine approved by class societies

Hyundai’s high-pressure ammonia engine approved by class societies

October 17, 2024 |

In South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully developed the world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine, the ‘H22CDF-LA,’ receiving key certifications from major global classification societies. The engine, designed to run on carbon-free ammonia, was tested from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at HD HHI’s Engine Techno Center in Ulsan, South […]

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Hyundai’s new tech makes ammonia ships safer with smarts

Hyundai’s new tech makes ammonia ships safer with smarts

September 26, 2024 |

In Florida, The Maritime Executive reports South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, in collaboration with American Bureau of Shipping, unveiled autonomous safety technology to enhance crew safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels by reducing human presence in hazardous areas through remote propulsion control and automated monitoring systems. The new “Unmanned Engine Room” concept addresses the inherent dangers of […]

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HD Hyundai Marine gets all clear from DNV on carbon capture retrofit

HD Hyundai Marine gets all clear from DNV on carbon capture retrofit

September 19, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HD Hyundai Marine Solution, along with several affiliated South Korean companies, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its onboard carbon capture and storage retrofit design. The joint industry project tested the technology on a 15,000 TEU ultra-large containership running on liquefied natural gas. The system […]

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SK Energy to open Korea’s first SAF plant

SK Energy to open Korea’s first SAF plant

September 11, 2024 |

In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reports SK Energy will launch the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel production line next month using a co-processing method that blends bio-materials like used cooking oil with petroleum, addressing rising global demand for cleaner aviation fuel and stricter regulations. This method allows SAF production without significant changes to […]

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