In Sweden, shipping company Terntank’s Hybrid Solution Plus series costal tanker will use an e-methanol capable dual-fuel engine in combination with foldable suction sails, in a EU government co-funded project. The eMETHANOLxWSolution project aims to avoid more than 44 tonnes of CO2e emissions annually compared to a new conventional tanker. eMETHANOLxWSolution has been launched to […]
In Sweden, Valmet has been selected in a public procurement process to deliver a 50 MW pellet-fired heating plant to Göteborg Energi AB to be built at Mölndal Energi’s Riskulla site in the municipality of Mölndal, Sweden. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2024. The value of the order […]
In Sweden, Umea University reported that a recent research on the production of cement and quicklime showed that the use of renewable fuels in the process can reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The university noted that the production of cement and quicklime are energy demanding and causes high carbon dioxide emissions. This is because the fuel, […]
In Sweden, Lakeway Link AB has partnered with ScanOcean AB to utilize B15-DMA, for its new roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) service between Södertälje, Sweden, and Gdynia, Poland. Deliveries will be in Södertälje, to the vessel M/S Lakeway Express. ScanOcean AB, a leader in renewable marine fuel solutions, will supply the B15-DMA fuel, which meets ISO 8217 standards […]
In Sweden, Gasum and Scania opened a groundbreaking biogas filling station on May 27 in Södertälje. Cementing the commitment of stakeholders within the transportation sector and fostering political interest, the inauguration showcased the urgent need for innovative, sustainable solutions, advocating the indispensable role of biogas as the linchpin in achieving nationwide emission reduction targets and […]
In Sweden, StatNano reported that researchers of the University of Twente have made significant strides in understanding the behaviour of micro- and nanobubbles on electrodes during water electrolysis. The reported noted that this process is crucial for green hydrogen production. The report highlighted that the production of hydrogen is significantly impeded by bubbles at the […]
In Sweden, Alfa Laval announced reaching over 100 orders for its FCM Methanol low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS). This success underscores the maritime industry’s growing confidence in Alfa Laval’s fuel treatment expertise, particularly as shipyards and owners pivot towards methanol as a key alternative fuel. The FCM Methanol, launched in 2015, boasts the longest operational […]
In Sweden, Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) and Green2x have entered into a partnership with the focus on the design, establishment, and operation of one of the world’s largest biofuel plants to date at CMP’s terminals in the port of Malmö. The establishment contributes greatly to the green energy transition and at the same time creates […]
In Sweden, by studying how bubbles form in a drop of biodiesel, researchers at the University of Gothenburg can help future engines get the most energy out of the fuel. In an internal combustion engine, the fuel is distributed in small droplets in injection valves to maximize combustion. In the engine, the fuel droplets are […]
In Sweden, Apple has partnered with RISE research institute to develop a biobased foam with applications in packaging, insulation, and lightweight composites. According to RISE, the cellulose foam material has exhibited favorable properties, such as resistance to compression and a uniform and small pore size, which provides “an aesthetically pleasing structure.” The material is also […]
