Alternative Fuels & Lubricants – Page 12
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NewsMAN passes dual-fuel engine milestones
MAN Energy Solutions is enjoying success with its dual-fuel engines running on greener fuels such as methanol and biofuel
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NewsEstablishing an alternative fuels training hub
An ammonia-to-power solution provider has joined forces with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
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NewsShanghai and HMM team up on clean fuel
A new deal between Shanghai International Port Group and shipping company HMM will focus on LNG and methanol bunkering
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NewsPelagic invests in offshore wind vessels
Pelagic Partners is investing in two platform supply vessels to help it better realise benefits from the offshore energy sector
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NewsDNV AiP for dual fuel LPG carriers
DNV has approved the design of HMD’s diesel/ammonia 45,000m³ LPG carriers
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NewsSasaki Wins Approval for Methanol Dual-fuel System
Japanese vessel builder Sasaki Shipbuilding has been awarded Approval in Principle for a methanol dual-fuel system in a 9,000DWT general cargo ship.
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NewsMethanol bunkering first at Antwerp-Bruges
Port of Antwerp-Bruges has reached a milestone in its ambition to become a multifuel port
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NewsHydrogen cluster agreement inked in South Korea
South Korea is venturing in to the hydrogen and carbon capture markets
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NewsTeaming up to develop new biofuels
A new biofuels partnership in Europe hopes to transform the market for renewable fuels
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NewsTrans-Atlantic green hydrogen deal
The Port of Argentia in Newfoundland and Hamburg Port Authority have signed a letter of intent committing the two countries to the export of Canadian hydrogen to Germay as part of the implementation of the Canada-Germany Energy Partnership and Hydrogen Alliance.
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NewsJERA begins world-first NH3 co-firing demonstration at Japanese thermal plant
JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) and IHI Corporation (IHI) have announced the beginning of the world’s first demonstration testing of ammonia substitution at a large-scale commercial coal-fired thermal power plant. The test involves the first application of fuel ammonia substitution at large volume (up to 20% of heating value).
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NewsFirst Japanese hydrogen fuel cell vessel delivered
The first Japanese passenger vessel to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system was successfully delivered in March 2024. The 33-metre long passenger vessel Hanaria was delivered by Hongawara Shipyard on 15 March 2024.
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NewsNet zero transition tie-in
Eni, Fincantieri and RINA have teamed up to advance the shipping industry’s transition to net zero
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NewsMAN ES UPDATES MID-RANGE ENGINES
Upgraded versions of two of its most versatile propulsion engine series have been developed by MAN Energy Solutions. The revisions to the S50 and S60 types entail a number of design and component changes and introduce further dual-fuel options into the company’s two-stroke portfolio.
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NewsEngine makers ready engines for the 4-stroke methanol market
The solutions available for methanol engines and retrofit packages are growing, but there are still financial concerns about their viability.
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NewsNorwegian approval for ammonia bunkering barge
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has given the go-ahead for an ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway.
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NewsFrench investment in green hydrogen capacity near Channel port
The French government has granted Lhyfe €149 million (US$161.7m) in funding to develop large-scale production of green hydrogen in northeast France, close to the commercial port of Le Havre.
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NewsSvitzer Targets Methanol-Fuelled MAN 175DF-M Engine for Tug Application
MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the development of a methanol-fuelled version of the MAN 175D engine. Designated 175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol), the MoU targets the finalisation of a field-test agreement based on which a dual-fuel engine and plant equipment will be installed on board one of Svitzer’s newbuild tugs.
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NewsFuture-Proofing Vessels Through Fuel Flexibility
Mikael Wideskog, Director for Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation - Wärtsilä Marine, shares his thoughts on how shipowners and operators can hedge their bets on future fuels by building flexibility into their fuelling strategies.
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NewsMethanol bunkering milestone at Savannah
The Port of Savannah in the US state of Georgia hosted its first methanol bunkering operation in late February 2024. The Stena Provident, which is time-chartered by Bahri Chemicals, successfully loaded almost 1000 MT of methanol at Colonial Terminals’ Lathrop 2 facility in an historic first for the port.
