Other Alternative Fuels

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The US is taking steps towards introducing nuclear propulsion into commercial shipping, with federal authorities and CORE POWER announcing a new cooperation framework aimed at developing a future fleet of US-flagged nuclear-powered merchant vessels.

26th August 2026

US advances nuclear commercial shipping

26th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

One of the leading proponents of the nuclear option as a long-term, zero-emission shipping solution, Derek Munro will be setting out his case at December’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference. 

19th August 2026

Derek Munro to make the NOxFree nuclear case

19th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

TMC Compressors has secured a contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply complete marine compressed air systems for two very large ethane carriers (VLECs) being built for Malaysian shipping company MISC.

19th August 2026

TMC wins VLEC compressor system deal

19th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ABS has awarded approval in principle for the concept design of a nuclear-powered 15,000 teu containership, marking another step towards the potential use of small modular reactors (SMR) in commercial shipping.

23rd July 2026

ABS approves nuclear containership concept

23rd July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Wärtsilä has inked a deal to supply ammonia-fuelled auxiliary engines and propulsion systems for two new midsize LPG and liquid ammonia carrier vessels, supporting the shipping industry’s transition towards lower-emission operations.

16th July 2026

Wärtsilä powers ammonia carrier duo

16th July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The global shipping industry is becoming increasingly divided over its decarbonisation pathway, with many shipowners retreating from confidence in green fuels and instead favouring conventional marine fuels, dual-fuel vessels and even nuclear…

13th July 2026

Shipping divided over future fuels

13th July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

At the heart of this work is Dr Markus Münz, managing director of VDMA Large Engines - CIMAC Germany, the co-chairman of PFF this year, taking place in Hamburg from 8 to…

29th June 2026

PFF: Driving practical decarbonisation in maritime

29th June 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

CORE POWER has launched a feasibility study to evaluate the potential integration of BWX Technologies’ mPower small modular reactor (SMR) technology into floating nuclear power plants designed to be built and deployed…

18th June 2026

CORE POWER studies floating reactors

18th June 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Everllence is reporting the world’s first order for its latest-generation dual-fuel methane engine, marking a significant milestone for the company’s ME-GI propulsion technology and the wider adoption of low-emission shipping solutions.

15th June 2026

Everllence reaches methane engine milestone

15th June 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ABS has granted approval in principle (AiP) for the integration of an advanced nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system developed through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),…

10th June 2026

ABS backs nuclear cargo propulsion

10th June 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) have published an updated edition of the Fuel for Thought: LPG report, highlighting liquefied petroleum gas as an immediately deployable solution for…

29th May 2026

LPG report highlights maritime potential

29th May 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The transition facing the marine lubricant industry today represents one of the most significant shifts in decades. 

22nd April 2026

Building Confidence in Next Generation Cylinder Oils

22nd April 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Efforts to modernise the regulatory framework for nuclear-powered shipping are accelerating, as industry and policymakers step up collaboration to address safety, governance and deployment challenges.

16th April 2026

Nuclear shipping rules gain momentum

16th April 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Captain Wolfram Guntermann is the latest industry leader to confirm he will be speaking at the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.

13th April 2026

Wolfram Guntermann to speak at PFF’s opening session

13th April 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Titan Clean Fuels has signed an agreement with TURN2X to supply E-methane for ship bunkering from 2028 expanding fuel provision for its shipping customers.

31st March 2026

Titan secures e-methane bunkering supply

31st March 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

This year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference on 8-10 December 2026 will centre on regulatory developments, emerging propulsion technologies and scalable low carbon fuels shaping the maritime sector’s transition.

26th March 2026

PFF Conference highlights future shipping fuels

26th March 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to a hybrid nuclear-ready power concept developed with Australian ship design group Seatransport.

26th February 2026

Hybrid nuclear power gains approval

26th February 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Everllence and Brazilian mining and logistics group Vale are joining forces to develop ethanol as a marine fuel, marking a significant step toward lower-carbon propulsion for large ocean-going vessels.

25th February 2026

Joining forces to develop ethanol power

25th February 2026

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract worth more than NOK 300 million (€26.7 million) to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy size product tankers for Brazil’s Transpetro.

12th February 2026

Kongsberg wins Brazil tanker contract

12th February 2026

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

China Classification Society says future onboard carbon capture technology will advance towards the goals of high efficiency, compactness, low energy consumption and low cost. The society is supporting the safe adoption of…

28th January 2026

Bulk carrier installation demonstrates risks and benefits of OCCS

28th January 2026