Alternative Fuels & Lubricants – Page 2
-
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.
-
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).
-
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.
-
NewsNet zero transition tie-in
Eni, Fincantieri and RINA have teamed up to advance the shipping industry’s transition to net zero
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsPolicy action key to delivering alternative and conventional fuel cost parity by 2035: Wärtsilä
Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits, according to a new report launched today by Wärtsilä.
-
NewsSafety and supply crucial for the widespread adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel: LR
A new Lloyd’s Register report has highlighted the need for industry-wide understanding of the operational and safety challenges surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, for its adoption as part of the maritime energy transition.
-
NewsUlsan Port joins DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network
Ulsan Port, a key maritime hub for Asia, has reaffirmed its pledge to environmentally friendly shipping practices by becoming a member of DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network.
-
NewsLargest MAN ES SCR for Mitsui E&S
MAN Energy Solutions has announced the production of a 3.9m diameter Cluster 5 Double Layer SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter for MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. The SCR unit - the largest the company has ever built - comes ammonia-ready.
-
NewsDesign Approval for CFRP Hybrid Support for Independent Tanks
A newly developed hybrid support structure for independent tanks on board Liquefied Gas Carriers has been awarded Design Approval by Lloyd’s Register (LR), DNV, and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR). The solution, which was developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, under HD Hyundai Group, is the world’s first application to the independent tank of liquefied gas carriers.
-
NewsWärtsilä comes on board methanol power platform
Wärtsilä and US naval architect, Elliot Bay Design Group (EBDG), have teamed up to further develop a zero-emissions floating mobile power platform.
-
NewsLR report identifies TCO as barrier to methanol retrofits
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released a report focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO) comparisons between passenger ships retrofitted with methanol dual-fuel engines and operating vessels on blended fuel (Blend B30), heavy fuel oil (HFO) and HFO with Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage technologies (oCCS).
-
NewsSingapore and Australia advance Green Corridor plans
A new green shipping corridor is set to be established between Singapore and Australia, following the agreement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two nations on 5 March.
-
NewsHitachi Zosen to Supply N20 Reactor For First NH3-Fuelled Gas Carrier
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has announced that it will install a catalytic removal system for nitrous oxide (N2O) reactor developed by Hitachi Zosen on the 40,000 cbm ammonia-fuelled ammonia carrier that is scheduled to be completed in November 2026.
