Start-up ICODOS has built a plant that purifies biogas produced at a sewage treatment plant and turns it into climate-neutral methanol for ships using green hydrogen. The plant was opened on 24 March and is located at the Mannheim sewage treatment plant in Germany.
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HMM Unveils Korea’s First Methanol-powered Container Ship, ‘HMM Green’
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced the acquisition of Korea’s first methanol-powered container ship, “HMM Green,” on March 25. This 9,000 TEU vessel is part of HMM’s ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reflecting broader industry trends and national priorities in South Korea.
Rotterdam and Singapore Strengthen Collaboration on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to further strengthen their efforts on the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor.
How new fuel bunkering will impact route planning
Digital route optimisation can take a key role in helping operators tackle regulatory compliance surrounding future fuels and fuel bunkering.
Maersk wants global regulation to spur shipping’s demand for greener fuels
Customers seem reluctant still to pay premium for the new cleaner fuels, says Maersk VP. This is why a global regulation is so important.
Zero emission ships will be ready, fuel supply a worry says LR chief
Lloyd’s Register sees a big year ahead for ammonia as a fuel and has positioned itself to support shipping on its wider decarbonisation and digitalisation voyage with LR OneOcean.
Carbon capture set to provide shipping with zero-carbon pathway and cargoes
It was not very long ago that the mention of carbon capture on board ships was met with raised eyebrows and polite incredulity.
First Nations and environmental groups respond to the U.S. government’s pause on LNG approvals
Today, the U.S. government, the world’s largest exporter of liquified natural gas (LNG), announced a pause on new LNG export approvals, citing climate and domestic cost-of-living concerns.
Fugitive and Unburned Methane Emissions from Ships (FUMES): Characterizing methane emissions from LNG-fuelled ships using drones, helicopters, and on-board measurements
The use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel is rapidly growing.
Mapping of global financial support opportunities for zero-emission ships and energy efficiency
The study consists of a report done in an illustrative Power Point format, and an Excel sheet that dives into the specifics of the funding opportunities and provides direct access through URLs.