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.
Topic: SHIPPING
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.
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.
Arsenio Dominguez wants to make IMO more open after years of criticism
The IMO’s new secretary general says that he will work to make the UN organization ”more diverse, inclusive and transparent.”
Clean Energy drive: Govt issues guidelines for use of Green Hydrogen in shipping an steel sectors
The pilot projects for deploying Green Hydrogen will be implemented through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the Ministry of Steel and the implementing agencies nominated under this Scheme.
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.
Decarbonization of shipping: An ambitious global test bed for green ships sets sail.
With 90% of traded goods being transported across the ocean, the shipping industry stands at the heart of the global economy.