Selected Headlines on Alternative Fuels & Technologies 2024

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO-October  2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

ESL Shipping inks order for methanol fuelled bulkers

The company, part of Finnish conglomerate Aspo, will invest about €186m ($204m) in the quartet but said it has options to boost the orderbook with “several ships”. (Splash247: click here)

Van Weelde Shipping Group to join FuelEU Maritime compliance pool

Van Weelde Shipping Group partners with Ahti Pool for FuelEU Maritime compliance, enhancing sustainability while cutting operational costs. (Riviera news: click here)

Japanese trial soft sails on bulk carrier

Japanese finance and trading house Orix Corporation has teamed with compatriot Sumitomo Heavy Industries to study the use of soft sails on one of its bulk carriers.  (Splash247: click here)

NSU to install rotor sails on Vale bulker

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA (Vale) reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35m x D:5m x 5 units) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) on 400,000dwt-type VLOC, NSU TUBARAO, (Green car congress: click here)

METHANOL

Japanese present green VLCC ship design

Four big names in Japanese maritime have debuted a design for a methanol-powered VLCC equipped with rotor sails. (Splash247: click here)

Northern Ireland advances its use of green methanol

A pioneering project in Northern Ireland is advancing the use of alternative fuels to decarbonise global shipping corridors, making strides toward net zero emissions in the maritime sector. (Green Port: click here)

Iino Kaiun orders Japan’s first methanol dual-fuel VLCC

Japanese shipping line Iino Kaiun Kaisha (Iino Lines) has placed an order for Japan’s first methanol dual-fuel supertanker at compatriot Nihon Shipyard (NSY). (Splash247: click here)

European Energy secures EU Innovation Fund grant for Danish green methanol facility

European Energy has announced it has been awarded a grant by the EU Commission under the EU Innovation Fund for an upcoming green methanol facility in Denmark. (Ship Energy: click here)

AMMONIA

New survey looks at how seafarers view ammonia

A new survey conducted by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) reveals that while there is significant support within the maritime community for ammonia-fuelled vessels, concerns about safety, training, and system design remain barriers to its widespread adoption. (Motorship: click here)

EverWind Fuels awarded $22.5M investment from Government of Canada for clean port & green fuels hub

EverWind Fuels has been awarded $22.5 million through Transport Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Fund, marking a significant milestone in establishing Atlantic Canada as a hub for green hydrogen and ammonia production and transportation. (Green car congress: click here)

Ammonia engine project starts new phase: four-stroke, medium-speed

Maritime engine maker MAN Energy Solutions has German government backing to develop a four-stroke, dual-fuel test engine that runs on ammonia. (Riviera news: click here)

Ohmium collaborating with SwitcH2 BV and BW Offshore for floating green ammonia plant

Under the agreement, Ohmium will develop PEM electrolyzer solutions for a pioneering 300MW offshore floating green hydrogen and ammonia synthesis project led by SwitcH2. (Green car congress: click here)

HD Hyundai develops direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine

South Korea’s largest shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has developed a zero-carbon ammonia dual-fuel engine which it claims will be the first engine in the world to use a high-pressure ammonia direct injection method. (The Korea Times: click here)

TE H2, CIP, and A.P. Møller Capital partner for a large-scale green hydrogen project in Morocco

Located near the Atlantic coast in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, the Chbika project aims to build 1 GW of onshore solar and wind capacities that will power the production of green hydrogen through the electrolysis of desalinated seawater and its transformation into 200,000 tons per year of green ammonia for the European market. (Green car congress: click here)

HYDROGEN

Low carbon hub planned for Mediterranean

The development of port infrastructure will transform Port-La-Nouvelle into a platform for the import and export of hydrogen, CO₂ and low-carbon by-products.  (Ports Strategy: click here)

Germany Approves Plans for €19 Billion Hydrogen Network

The German Federal Network Agency said it approved proposals from transmission system operators for a 9,040-kilometer hydrogen grid, which will be built out in the coming years and be fully operational by 2032. (Hydrogen Central: click here)

Klaipeda launches first green H₂ station

Lithuania has reached a significant milestone in green fuel production as MT Group, an EPC contractor specialising in European energy projects, inks a deal with the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Australian port readies itself for hydrogen

Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) has signed agreements for Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) covering electrical infrastructure, water services, general infrastructure, storage, berth infrastructure and pipelines to berth. (Ports Strategy: click here)

 BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

CMA CGM seals biomethane supply deal

UEZ will supply CMA CGM up to 100,000 tonnes of biomethane per year by 2030. The two companies will spend EUR100m building biomethane production facilities. (Splash247: click here)

Sustainable biofuel bunkering in Algeciras

Cepsa has supplied second-generation biofuels (2G) to Japan’s NYK Line using its innovative hybrid barge, marking a significant step in port biofuels and decarbonisation efforts. (Ports Strategy: click here)

EIA: US capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023

Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the United States during 2023, reaching 24 billion gallons per year (gal/y) at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in renewable diesel and other biofuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). (Green car congress: click here)

Türkiye’s Arkas Bunker starts offering biodiesel

Arkas becomes the first Turkish bunker supplier to offer biofuel-blended marine fuels following regulatory greenlight from the country’s energy regulator. (Lloyds List: click here)

 CARBON CAPTURE

CO₂ terminals: confronting the issue of vapour return

Large-scale CO₂ collection terminals receiving CO2 from multiple emitters will have to address the impurities in vapour return, but says a leading expert on CCS, this is the ‘nature of the business’. (Riviera news: click here)

Cross-border CCS project launches

K Line and Hilcorp Alaska have teamed up to explore the feasibility of a carbon capture and storage project in Alaska, marking a significant step in international cooperation on cross-border CCS. (Motorship: click here)

Carbon capture study finds emission reductions of 20% a year possible

Project ‘Remarccable’ developed a prototype design for an onboard carbon capture and storage system for integration onto a medium range tanker owned and operated by Stena Bulk. (Lloyds List: click here)

 TECHNOLOGIES

Klaveness Combination Carriers install bound4blue’s suction sails

KCC, through a subsidiary, has confirmed an agreement with Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding to install bound4blue’s eSAILs® suction sails on its third CABU III vessel, slated for delivery in Q3 2026. (Motorship: click here)

Wärtsilä broadens methane slip reduction technology to its 25DF engine

Wärtsilä has increased the scope of its NextDF technology, now available for the Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engine, marking a significant advancement in emission reduction for liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel use. (Motorship: click here)

Bosch unveils 800V electrification solution for marine applications

Bosch Engineering is unveiling a newly developed, high-performance electrification solution for electrical systems with voltages of up to 800 volts, which further extends the potential use cases of electric drives in maritime applications while also raising system efficiency. (Green car congress: click here)

Magnetic-geared propulsion: a sea change in efficiency and reliability

Magnomatics chief executive, Gary Rogers, explores the benefits of magnetically geared motor systems in meeting environmental regulations and reducing fuel consumption. (Riviera news: click here)

Anthony Veder deploys Econowind VentoFoils sails on ethylene carrier

Anthony Veder has deployed two VentoFoils sails onboard ethylene carrier Coral Patula, delivered by Econowind. (Green car congress: click here)

Nuclear power for shipping pioneer CORE POWER swells funding to $500m

Shipping nuclear propulsion start-up CORE POWER is set to reach a funding milestone of $500m, which will support the UK-based company in finishing the technology designs and building the program for the maritime industry.  (Splash247: click here)

Amazon invests in X-Energy to support advanced small modular nuclear reactors; plans to collaborate to bring 5GW online in US by 2039

X-Energy Reactor Company, a nuclear reactor and fuel design engineering company, announced a Series C-1 financing round of approximately $500 million, anchored by Amazon. (Green car congress: click here)

 DECARBONISATION

 Crediting mechanism could avoid double emission pricing from EU and IMO, says new paper

New academic paper analyses potential scenarios of double GHG pricing in the shipping industry amid IMO discussions on a carbon price, as concerns were raised on double burden because of EU policies such as ETS. (Lloyds List: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO-September 2024 

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

Ammonia fuel pumps contract awarded for Newcastlemax under construction in China

Svanehøj will supply 32 ammonia fuel pumps for ammonia-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers under construction in China. (Riviera news: click here)

Norden, BHP forge biofuel partnership to lower CO2 emissions.

Danish shipping company Norden and global mining firm BHP have signed an agreement for 100% biofuel (B100) to be used by Norden’s ship on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Off-shore energy: click here)

 METHANOL

Svitzer’s industry first electric-methanol tug

Svitzer has signed a contract with Uzmar shipyard to construct what it calls the world’s first battery-electric methanol-powered tug. (Ports Strategy: click here)

MOL invests in American e-fuels developer

Japan’s largest shipowner, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), is investing in Houston-based e-fuels developer HIF Global. (Splash247: click here)

 Vessel prepared for pioneering methanol conversion

An offshore research vessel’s conversion reaches a critical stage in Q4 2024, when two of its four engines will be swapped out for methanol ones. (Riviera news: click here)

Proman steps up methanol refuelling at Point Lisas, Trinidad

Proman reports 12,500 tonnes of methanol fuel will have been supplied to vessels in Trinidad in the past 12 months, demonstrating its potential as a methanol bunkering hub. (Riviera news: click here)

Cosco joins carrier ordering spree with $2.2bn methanol-powered boxships

Cosco Shipping Holdings has placed an order for a dozen 14,000 teu ships that can run on methanol, despite Maersk’s recent pivot to LNG. (Lloyds list: click here)

AMMONIA

 ClassNK publishes ammonia leak frequency estimates

ClassNK has published estimated leak frequencies of ammonia fuel from onboard components for ammonia-fuelled ships which can be used for risk assessment exercises. (Ship Energy: click here)

 Equinor to use the world’s first ammonia-powered supply vessel

The vessel will be fully converted and put into operation with low emissions in 2026.( Equinor: click here)

 Hanwha Ocean unveils zero-emission LNG carrier design

Through demonstrations of its newly developed ammonia gas turbine with its shipping subsidiary, and ammonia dispersion analysis and risk assessment with ABS, Hanwha aims to stay ahead in the race to develop zero-emission propulsion systems. (Lloyd’s List Intelligence: click here)

Idan Ofer and Peter Livanos ink ammonia fuel initiatives in energy transition drive

Shipowner has teamed up with Samsung, Hanwha Engine and MAN Energy Solutions to develop ammonia-powered boxships. (Tradewinds : click here)

Boosting Pilbara’s ammonia bunkering potential

Australia’s Port of Dampier has played a pivotal role in a successful ammonia ship-to-ship transfer pilot helping establish the Pilbara region as a green ammonia bunkering hub. (Ports Strategy: click here)

MOL completes ammonia STS transfer trial

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has successfully participated in an ammonia ship-to-ship trial organised by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation. (Motorship: click here)

 HYDROGEN

 MOL started production in the largest capacity green hydrogen plant in Central and Eastern Europe

At the Százhalombatta refinery of MOL, a 10 megawatt capacity green hydrogen plant—the largest in Central and Eastern Europe—has started producing. (Green car congress: click here)

 ADNOC and ExxonMobil partnering in world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen facility; ADNOC to acquire 35% equity stake

ADNOC will acquire a 35% equity stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas. (Green car congress: click here)

Chinese wind giant Envision pledges $1bn for Spanish green hydrogen complex

The factory is expected to produce 5GW of three different types of electrolyser per year, as well as ammonia production equipment. (Recharge news: click here)

Indonesia targets $25 billion investment for green hydrogen

Indonesia requires US$25.2 billion from the private sector for green hydrogen development by 2060, according to the Ministry of Investment. Hydrogen-central: click here)

 bp and Iberdrola announce final investment decision for largest green hydrogen plant in Spain

bp and Iberdrola have given the green light for construction of a 25 MW green hydrogen project at bp’s Castellón refinery which is expected to be operational in second half of 2026. (Green car congress: click here)

 BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

Woodland Biofuels to invest $1.35 billion in Port of South Louisiana renewable natural gas plant

Woodland Biofuels has announced a planned $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana to establish what it says will be the ‘world’s largest carbon negative renewable natural gas plant / ultra-green hydrogen facility. (Ship Energy: click here)

New bio-LNG plant opened in the Netherlands

Nordsol and Attero have opened their new bio-LNG production plant in Wilp, The Netherlands, that will serve the shipping industry. (Ship Energy: click here)

BioLNG progressing as a marine fuel

Gasum’s bioLNG supply deal with Hapag-Lloyd marks a step forward in shipping’s decarbonisation journey, leveraging renewable fuel to reduce lifecycle emissions. (Riviera news: click here)

Huelva to double its biofuel plant capacity

Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque has awarded Worley a services contract for the expansion of CBSR’s renewable fuel complex in Huelva, Spain, which will include a new biofuel plant. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Rohe Solutions kicks off bio-LNG production at Hamina terminal

Rohe Solutions has announced it started the production of bio-LNG last week at the Hamina LNG terminal. (Ship Energy: click here)

Fuel for thought: Biofuel report

Current status of biofuel as a clean fuel, including any safety considerations, drivers for adoption, production and supply chain, and technology readiness. (Lloyds Register: click here)

 CARBON CAPTURE

 EPS tanker adds first safety-approved onboard carbon capture, aims to slash CO2

Pacific Cobalt has become the first ship to receive an LR class notation for an onboard carbon capture system that will enable the 2020-built chemical tanker to reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 40%. (Riviera news: click here)

 TECHNOLOGIES

MOL, Chevron to install first rigid sails on LNG carrier

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) and Chevron will carry out the first wind-assisted propulsion installation on an LNG carrier. (Riviera news: click here)

MOL takes first small step into space investment

MOL PLUS, the investment arm of Japan’s largest shipowner, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), will be investing in Innovative Space Carrier (ISC), a startup developing small reusable rockets. (Splash247: click here)

 DECARBONISATION

Methane emissions increase by 20% in 20 years

The newly released Global Methane Budget 2024 highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20% in the past two decades. (Green car congress: click here)

Rotterdam ramps up shore power to slash emissions

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) is to install new shore power facilities which will cut the port’s CO2 emissions by around 35,000 tonnes per year. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Indian partnership will expand shorepower reach

Gateway Terminals India, also known as APM Terminals Mumbai, has inked a shorepower deal with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to further promote the use of greener power in the region. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Australia’s largest bank pulls plug on fossil fuel financing. Will other lenders follow suit?

CBA has explained that they will stop financing fossil fuel companies that don’t comply with climate goals set out by the Paris Agreement. (Euronews: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO-August 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

World first rotor sails retrofit on a capesize bulk carrier

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Vale have announced the successful retrofitting of a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier with Norsepower Rotor Sails.  (Motorship: click here)

 Cosco Shipping Bulk newcastlemax order spurs expansion at Jiangsu Hantong

The ammonia-ready vessels are said to be costing about $80m each. (Tradewinds : click here)

 NYK installs VentoFoil suction sails on bulk carrier NBA Magritte

NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V. (Head Office: Antwerp, Belgium; “NBAtlantic”), an NYK Group company, installed two wind-assisted ship-propulsion units on the bulk carrier NBA Magritte. (Vessel performance: click here)

  Svanehøj secures ammonia fuel pump contract for new bulk carrier series

Svanehøj, a provider of liquefied gas equipment, has announced a significant contract win to supply deepwell fuel pumps for a new series of ammonia-fueled bulk carriers. (Motorship: click here)

 NYK extends methanol fuelling to ultramax bulk carrier

Japanese company has chartered one newbuilding from Kamsara Kisen. (Tradewinds : click here)

 METHANOL

COSCO orders a dozen 14,000 teu ships

The state-run line is paying $2.15bn for the methanol dual-fuelled ships which will be built at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou. (Splash247: click here)

 Ørsted pulls the plug on European e-methanol project

Danish utility Ørsted has abandoned its pioneering e-methanol project under construction in northern Sweden, blaming poor market growth and difficulty in securing long-term offtake contracts. (Splash247: click here)

 Stavanger targets green ammonia bunkering

A consortium is aiming to position the Port of Stavanger in Norway as a bunkering port for locally produced green ammonia. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Trinidad and Tobago growing as a methanol bunkering hub

Trinidad and Tobago has cemented its position as a growing force in the methanol bunkering sector, with the recent refuelling of the Stena Prosperous at Point Lisas. (Motorship: click here)

AMMONIA

 NYK presses world’s first ammonia-fuelled tugboat into action

The Sakigake tugboat was retrofitted from an LNG-fuelled vessel to an ammonia one and will now operate in Tokyo Bay leapfrogging ahead of the Fortescue Green Pioneer, a platform supply vessel, which Australian miner Fortescue has developed. (Splash247: click here)

NYK signs basic agreement for marine transport of green ammonia from India to Japan

NYK reached a basic agreement for the marine transport of green ammonia to Japan in collaboration with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Sojitz Corporation and Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Pte. Ltd.,   (Green car congress: click here)

Eidesvik to retrofit Equinor-bound PSV with ammonia dual-fuel engine

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has announced that it would retrofit the platform supply vessel Viking Energy with a dual-fuel engine able to operate on ammonia. (Splash247: click here)

NYK joins project aiming to bring green ammonia from India to Japan

NYK has reached a basic agreement with Kyushu Electric, Sojitz, and Sembcorp for a new project that will see green ammonia produced in India and then transport to Japan. (Ship Energy: click here)

Two vie for Singapore ammonia deal

Plans to provide low- or zero-carbon ammonia bunkering on Jurong Island in Singapore are progressing. (Ports Strategy: click here)

 HYDROGEN

 H2Terminals and London P&I Club partner on green H2

In a significant move towards sustainable shipping, H2Terminals and London P&I Club have joined forces to develop insurance solutions for the shipping of green hydrogen. (Ports Strategy: click here)

ICS: 300 new hydrogen carriers needed to meet EU2030 hydrogen target

Shipping’s largest trade lobby, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has commissioned a hydrogen demand forecast it’s calling a ’once-in-a-generation opportunity’. (Riviera news: click here)

 BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

MOL Looks to Cow Manure to Supply Biomethane Fuel

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and its MOL Sunflower ferry company along with Hokkaido Gas Co., Takanashi Milk, and others announced they are launching a study on the production and utilization of biomethane. (maritime-executive: click here)

 Barcelona B30 biofuel bunkers boost

Peninsula delivered 2,200 tonnes of B30 biofuel to Hapag-Lloyd in Barcelona, advancing maritime decarbonisation efforts. (Riviera news: click here)

 Maersk unveils massive newbuild programme amid fleet competition pressure

Maersk confirms pivot to bio-LNG — a fuel type the carrier had previously dismissed — amid slower-than-expected green methanol production and uncertainty around shipping carbon prices. (Lloyds List: click here)

How much will it cost to comply with FuelEU?

Uncertainty about compliance options to complicate FuelEU Maritime preparations, as shipping

companies mull biofuel bunkering and pooling to ensure compliance. (Lloyds List: click here)

 CARBON CAPTURE

 Onboard carbon capture no more than a ‘transitory’ fix

DNV estimated capture rates from an LNG carrier of 11%-38%, which may make the cost hard to justify. (Lloyds List: click here)

 TECHNOLOGIES

 Marine battery manufacturer hails price drop

Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has hailed a significant breakthrough in electric propulsion technology for ships with what it claims is the first battery sold at $300 per kWh. (Splash247: click here)

 100-kW direct ammonia fuel-cell system test a success

A 100-kW fuel-cell system powered directly by ammonia has been tested. (Riviera news: click here)

 MOL extends its telescopic sails to LNG carrier newbuilding

Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines and South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean are undertaking detailed design work to install MOL’s Wind Challenger telescopic sails on board an LNG carrier newbuilding. (Tradewinds : click here)

 Startup Sora Fuel secures $6M to produce sustainable aviation fuel using direct air capture to fuels process

Sora Fuel offers a new path for producing SAF by capturing and using atmospheric CO2 at costs that are an order of magnitude lower than existing processes. (Green car congress: click here)

 Shipowners still adding more scrubbers, via newbuildings not retrofits

Escalating scrubber use equates to ongoing strong demand for high sulphur fuel oil. (Lloyds List: click here)

 DECARBONISATION

 Kawaski Heavy admits to altering fuel consumption data

The Japanese engine manufacturer is the third to admit to wrongdoing since the scandal began. (Lloyds List: click here)

 Poseidon Principles expands to assess ESG standards in shipping

The Poseidon Principles is set to expand beyond its original climate origins to encompass many other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. (Green car congress: click here)

 South Korean port inks investment deal for alternative marine fuel supply chain

Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced an agreement to establish an alternative marine fuel supply chain in South Korea. (Riviera news: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO-– July 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

Japanese-Singaporean partnership to study ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers

Industry partners have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an eye towards commercialising ammonia-fuelled ships. (Riviera news: click here)

China Cosco Shipping and Fortescue forge partnership to build green fuel supply chain

The MOU could work with the Australia-China Iron Ore Green Shipping Corridor — a road map put forward in 2023 by a consortium of mineral and shipping companies. (Lloyds List: click here)

EPS receives sixth LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier

Mount Ossa, the last vessel in our series of six 210,000 dwt DF LNG Newcastlemaxes chartered to Rio Tinto, has been successfully delivered with Laure Baratgin, to Singapore-based shipowner.  Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). (Safety4sea: click here)

TOCHU, ClassNK and MPA joint study of designs for ammonia fuelled bulk carriers

This MoU is based on the premise that 200,000 deadweight ton class bulk carriers will be built by Nihon Shipyard with an ammonia dual-fueled engine. (Vessel performance: click here)

NYK installs VentoFoil wind-assisted propulsion units on Cargill-chartered bulker

NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V. (NBAtlantic) has installed two VentoFoil wind-assisted ship-propulsion units on the bulk carrier NBA Magritte. (Ship Energy: click here)

Berge Bulk ore carrier sailing to Brazil with four rotor sails

Berge Bulk’s Berge Neblina, a 388,000 dwt Valemax Ore Carrier, is currently completing its voyage to Brazil following the successful installation of four 5x35m Rotor Sails from Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (“Anemoi”). (Vessel performance: click here)

NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers orders methanol dual-fuel cement carrier

NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers, a cement shipping joint venture between Italian-Swiss Nova Marine Group and Canada’s Algoma Central Corporation, has placed an order for a methanol dual-fuel cement carrier in China. (Off-shore energy: click here)

ORIX contracts Tsuneishi to build methanol-fueled Kamsarmax bulkers

Japanese shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has received a new order from compatriot financial services company ORIX Corporation to construct two methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carriers. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Longship welcomes first diesel-electric vessel from Atlas Shipyard

Dutch shipping company Longship has taken delivery of the first out of four ultra-low-emission, diesel-electric general cargo ships from Türkiye’s Atlas Shipyard. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Wartsilä to supply CSL with hybrid engine that will be full electric soon

Wärtsilä will supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for an 11,000 dwt Limestone Carrier contracted by Montreal-based CSL Group (CSL) with CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering and Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding. (Motorship: click here)

METHANOL

Europe’s first green methanol feeder services

X-Press Feeders is to run Europe’s first scheduled feeder network powered by green methanol. (Motorship: click here)

Lhyfe and Elyse Energy to produce e-methanol from green hydrogen for maritime decarbonization

French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has partnered with compatriot e-fuel company Elyse Energy to develop a project for producing e-methanol from green hydrogen, with an aim to decarbonize maritime transport. (Off-shore energy: click here)

ONE strikes 10-ship newbuilding deal to double down on methanol fuel bet

Liner company has returned to China’s Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Jiangnan Shipyard for more 13,000-teu newbuildings. (Tradewinds : click here)

AMMONIA

ADNOC L&S venture splurges $1.9bn on ethane and ammonia carrier newbuilds

AW Shipping, a joint venture of ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and China’s Wanhua Chemical Group, has splashed around $1.9bn on up to 13 newbuilds at Jiangnan Shipyard. (Splash247: click here)

Singapore proceeds with ammonia bunkering plans

MPA and EMA shortlisted Itochu, NYK Line and Sumitomo to build storage and a jetty for at least 100,000 tonnes of ammonia bunkering per annum, the two authorities said in a joint statement. (Lloyds List: click here)

How do we respond to an ammonia release at sea?

Given ammonia’s toxicity, it is important to have a well-defined emergency response plan (ERP) to minimise the impact of accidental ammonia release and safeguard life, property, and the environment. (Splash247: click here)

CIPP picks potential operator for green ammonia export terminal in Brazil

Stolthaven Terminals, in cooperation with Global Energy Storage (GES), has been selected by the Port of Pecém Authority (CIPP) as the only “potential operator” to plan, design, build and operate a green ammonia terminal in Pecém, in the State of Ceará, Brazil. (Off-shore energy: click here)

NYK Bunkers Ammonia-Fueled Tug to Prepare for Sea Trials

Japan’s NYK Group reports it has taken another key step as it prepares to start sea trials for the first ammonia-fueled harbor tug. (maritime-executive: click here)

Plans for ammonia terminal in Hamburg

Energy company Mabanaft submitted the approval documents for the planned construction of an ammonia import terminal in Hamburg. (Vessel performance: click here)

MIT-led study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel

A new study led by researchers from MIT finds that burning ammonia for maritime fuel could worsen air quality further and lead to devastating public health impacts, unless it is adopted alongside strengthened emissions regulations. (Green car congress: click here)

HYDROGEN

MoU agreed on ambitious UK hydrogen infrastructure feasibility project

Lloyd’s Register, H2Terminals Limited and supply chain partners, HiDROGEN and D3IM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess the feasibility of a green hydrogen (H2) offshore project. (Ship Energy: click here)

First US commercial hydrogen-powered ferry ready to welcome passengers

MV Sea Change, the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry in the United States, is set to begin service to the public on July 19 in San Francisco Bay. (Off-shore energy: click here)

US Department of Energy (DOE) and ARCHES announced official signing of a landmark $12,6 billion agreement to build a clean, renewable Hydrogen Hub in California

The ARCHES hub will facilitate a network of clean, renewable hydrogen production sites to cut fossil fuel use throughout California, with the ultimate goal of decarbonizing public transportation, heavy duty trucking, and port operations by 2 million metric tons per year.(Hydrogen-central: click here)

Germany grants €4.6bn to 23 green hydrogen projects after EU approval

Up to 1.4GW of electrolyser capacity and 2,000km of pipelines have received state aid. (Recharge news: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

First biofuel bunkering for Malaysian port

Banle Energy International has completed two B24 biofuel bunkering services for Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming at Malaysia’s Port Klang, marking the port’s first biofuel bunkering supply. (Ports Strategy: click here)

NYK-backed car carrier aims to slash carbon emissions using waste fuel

Green Gas Month will see car carrier owner cut 8,000 tonnes of CO2. (Tradewinds: click here)

GCMD completes biofuel supply chain trial with VLSFO blend

4,500 MT of B30 marine biofuel blend with tracer bunkered at the Port of Rotterdam. (safety4sea: click here)

IEA Carbon Accounting for Sustainable Biofuels

The present study, prepared in support of Brazil’s G20 presidency, examines complexities and discusses regulatory approaches for accounting biofuel carbon  intensity across various region (International Energy Agency: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

HMM all set to test onboard carbon capture system on a 2,200 TEU boxship

South Korean shipping company HMM is ready to conduct operational testing of its onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) on a 2,200 TEU containership. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Onboard carbon capture: minimising power, maximising capture

Onboard carbon capture is a solution to meet stringent emissions-reduction targets and achieve sustainability, but many challenges remain to be conquered. (Riviera news: click here)

TECHNOLOGIES

Rotor Sail’s design for minimal structural alterations in fitting

“Sailing knowledge is coming back to shipping,” explains Luke McEwen, technical director at Anemoi Marine Technologies. (Motorship: click here)

DECARBONISATION

Hitachi Zosen finds manipulated emissions data for hundreds of marine engines

Japanese government agencies are investigating marine engine makers across the country after manufacturer Hitachi Zosen and two of its subsidiaries became the latest to admit to falsifying emissions testbed data. (Riviera news: click here)

Turning green: 20% of global fleet will be alternative-fuel capable by 2030

41% of tonnage ordered in H1 2024 is ‘green’ fuel capable, with LNG edging out methanol and LPG as the fuel choice. Riviera news: click here)

Electrification expanding beyond the passenger segment

Full electrification of deepsea vessels may be some time off yet, but the outlook isn’t as grim as some might suggest. (Motorship: click here)

Fit for (sustainable) future: Onshore power supply gaining ground in European ports

Ports in Europe are increasingly implementing shore power projects in an effort to stay ahead of the global decarbonization game and comply with EU regulations. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU for first time

Wind and solar grew to an all-time high of 30% of EU electricity generation in the first half of the year, compared to 27% from fossil fuels, which fell by 17%. (Recharge news: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO- June 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

New eco-friendly bulk carrier delivered to GOGL

Norway-based dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) has taken delivery of a newbuild environmentally friendly bulk carrier from China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC). (Off-shore energy: click here)

Fortescue looking to align bulker conversions with fuel availability

Australian metals giant aims to convert all eight newcastlemax in its fleet for ammonia propulsion. (Lloyds List: click here)

Tramp sector fears exclusion from EU Innovation Fund

Dry bulk and tanker owners voice disappointment that a requirement for 30% of annual calls to be in EU ports loadsthe dice in favour of liner operators and will bar them from EU ETS funds earmarked for shipping decarbonisation. (Lloyds List: click here)

Schottel’s propulsion package picked for Italian methanol bunker vessel

German equipment provider Schottel has been contracted to provide a full propulsion package for a methanol bunker vessel under construction at San Giorgio del Porto Shipyards in Italy. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Grieg tests ‘world’s strongest material’ on bulker hull

Graphene-based coating also used on Star Lysefjord’s propeller. (Tradewinds : click here)

Njord to install energy-saving devices on 12 Hartmann’s bulkers

Njord, a Denmark-based green technology business founded by Maersk Tankers, has received a contract to install energy-saving devices on twelve bulk carriers owned by German shipowner Hartmann Group. (Off-shore energy: click here)

CIMC SOE to provide fuel tanks for ‘world’s first’ ammonia-fueled bulker

Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has secured an order for liquefied ammonia fuel tanks to be used on the ‘world’s first’ ammonia-powered bulk carrier. (Off-shore energy: click here)

METHANOL

Methanol-fueled NCL Vestland launched in China

The first of two carbon-neutral 1,300 TEU vessels ordered by Norwegian container tonnage provider MPC Container Ships has been launched in China. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Methanol pioneer Maersk spreads future fuel bet with latest newbuilding play

Tonnage providers and Chinese yards in mix for what could be a change of tack for liner giant. (Tradewinds : click here)

Cosco Shipping pushes deeper into methanol with newbuild retrofits

Chinese giant will spend $114m to upgrade four 16,000 teu containerships, ordered three years ago, to methanol dual-fuel systems. (Lloyds List: click here)

ExxonMobil cylinder oil approved for use in dual-fuel engines with methanol and LNG

A high-performance cylinder oil for vessel operators has received validation from major marine engine manufacturers. (Riviera news: click here)

Consort Bunkers orders four methanol bunker ships in China

Singapore’s Consort Bunkers has returned to China for more methanol bunker tankers. The company has signed a contract with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries (Guangdong) for a series of four 7,999 dwt newbuilds. (Splash247: click here)

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build Japan’s first methanol-fuelled roros

Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping have signed up for a roro each at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, with the newbuilds set to be the first methanol-powered roros built in Japan. (Splash247: click here)

Shipping faces 3m tonne methanol shortfall in 2028

China will be the biggest producer, but not all the methanol it makes will be green.(Loyds List: click here)

AMMONIA

Amogy and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding complete feasibility study of ammonia supply system

To unlock the potential of ammonia, Amogy has developed an innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system that cracks liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, which then funnels the hydrogen into a fuel cell, generating high-performance power. (Green car congress: click here)

Trafigura performs first ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia

Multinational commodity trading company Trafigura Group has completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait of Gibraltar. (Off-shore energy: click here)

New well-to-wake study finds ammonia can cut shipping GHG emissions by up to 61%

The first lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission study on the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, undertaken by Sphera and commissioned by the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF).(Ship Energy: click here)

HYDROGEN

MAN powers world’s first H2 superyacht

MAN Cryo has supplied a liquid-hydrogen gas-fuel supply system to the world’s first H2-powered superyacht. (Motorship: click here)

Green H2 production planned for Rio

Brazil’s Eletrobras has teamed up with infrastructure company Prumo to produce green hydrogen in the Port of Acu in Rio de Janeiro. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Norway Provides Record Funding for Ammonia and Hydrogen Vessel Projects

The latest competition round will provide approximately $114 million in support for a total of fifteen ships. (maritime-executive: click here)

Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen join forces for green hydrogen in conjunction with bio-methanol production

Glocal Green AS and Norwegian Hydrogen entered into a cooperation agreement for the development and establishment of hydrogen production in connection with Glocal Green’s planned bio-methanol plant. (Green car congress: click here)

Element Fuels completes site preparation and pre-construction for hydrogen-powered clean fuels refinery and combined-cycle power plant

Element Fuels Holdings, LLC, a company founded to develop and operate scalable, next-generation clean fuels production, has completed site preparation and pre-construction on a new hydrogen-powered refinery and combined-cycle power plant within the Port of Brownsville, Texas. (Green car congress: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

bp acquiring Bunge’s 50% interest in Brazil biofuels JV; $1.4B value

bp will acquire Bunge’s 50% holding interest in its bp Bunge Bioenergia S.A. joint venture, one of Brazil’s leading biofuels-producing companies. (Green car congress: click here)

Maersk Center: Biogas Shows Promise, But Only if Carefully Managed

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center has released an upbeat forecast on the future of biogas, suggesting that it could play an important role as a fuel for the green transition – so long as it is carefully managed. (maritime-executive: click here)

Spain ramps up its biofuel focus

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cepsa have signed a €285 million loan agreement for the construction of an advanced biofuels plant which will serve industries including marine, air and road transportation, in order to expedite decarbonisation. (Ports Strategy: click here)

World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel shows significant non-CO2 emission reductions

Results from the world’s first in-flight study of the impact of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in both engines of a commercial aircraft show a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional Jet A-1 fuel. (Green car congress: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

Belgium throws its weight behind carbon capture

More ports are throwing their weight behind the development of carbon capture facilities and the benefits of the establishment of cross-border associated infrastructure. (Ports Strategy: click here)

TES and “K” LINE mulling e-NG, carbon capture partnership opportunities

Tree Energy Solutions (TES) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (“K” LINE) are exploring potential collaboration opportunities for the production and use of electric natural gas (e-NG) derived from green hydrogen. (Ship Energy: click here)

CCS systems for new LCO2 carriers

Four new liquefied CO2 carriers are set to benefit from state-of-the-art carbon capture and storage systems. (Motorship: click here)

TECHNOLOGIES

A milestone for green methanol powered fuel cells

Blue World has successfully tested a 200 kW maritime fuel cell system which runs on green methanol, bringing new technology into play which could push forward the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. (Motorship: click here)

Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding targets hard sail-commercialization in 2027

MOL has a similar wind-assisted propulsion system Wind Challenger, aiming at 80 vessels by 2035. (Lloyds List: Click here)

Union Maritime commits to wind-assisted power on 34 newbuilds

The diversified shipowner and operator will install wind propulsion across a third of its fleet and has pledged to invest in rigid sails. (Riviera news: click here)

Spain’s Marflet hops on wind-assisted propulsion train inbound4blue deal

Wind-assisted technology company bound4blue is set to install four sails on Marflet’s oil and chemical tanker Santiago I by mid-2025. (Lloyds List: Click here)

Another deal of historic proportions: A fleet of four Union Maritime tankers to be fitted with Norsepower Rotor Sails™

Norsepower, the leading provider of mechanical sails for large vessels, has closed a new deal with Union Maritime Limited (UML) to equip its fleet of new product tankers with Norsepower Rotor Sails™ (NPRS™). (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide: click here)

MOL invests in American glider manufacturer

The coastal transport gliders use existing dock infrastructure to carry people and goods over water up to 300 km between destinations – all with zero emissions. (Splash247: click here)

Shaft generators’ magnetic appeal for owners and yards

A high order intake indicates yard and owner scepticism toward permanent magnet shaft generator technology has been overcome. (Riviera news: click here)

BAR Technologies WindWings selected for new Chinese-designed LR2 tankers building at New Yangzi Shipbuilding

Emer International Limited, a subsidiary of China Merchants Energy Tech Co., Ltd (CM Energy), has signed two contracts with Union Maritime Limited (UML), a leading tanker owner and operator, and Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, to build two new LNG dual-fuel LR2 tankers with WindWings®. (Ship Management: click here)

Shell opens its first megawatt charger in Amsterdam

International energy company Shell today announced the opening of its first megawatt charger facility at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ECTA) which it says can fully recharge vessels with 500KWh to 5MWh batteries within two hours. (Motorship: click here)

DNV green lights shift of chief engineer from ship to shore

Tech firm Kongsberg Maritime has received approval in principle from classification society DNV to enable a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control centre. (Splash247: click here)

Eastern Pacific to install AI monitoring across its fleet

The operator is partnering with DeepSea Technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through real-time monitoring. (Lloyds List: Click here)

DECARBONISATION

ClassNK issues new FAQs on FEUM

ClassNK has released a second edition of its FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (FEUM). The European Union’s FEUM regulations. (Ship Energy: click here)

Wärtsilä launches world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant

Technology group Wärtsilä launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant. (Green car congress: click here)

Shore power for tankers has a significant potential to reduce in port emissions

As part of a CEF Study project co-funded by the European Union, Port of Rotterdam, in collaboration with the municipality of Rotterdam and various partners in the port of Rotterdam, is conducting four feasibility studies for shore power. (Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide: click here)

Transport & Environment study finds European and US used cooking oil demand increasingly unsustainable

The world’s leading used cooking oil (UCO) producer, China, will soon run out of waste oil, as demand from Europe and the US outstrips supply, a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study shows. (Green car congress: click here)

Alternative fuel ordering drops as owners hedge with ‘ready status’ designs

Clarksons says shipping’s 2024 global greenhouse gas emissions set to top pandemic start levels. (Tradewinds: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES 

 BY INTERCARGO – May 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

NYK and Tsuneishi working on world’s first biomass-fuelled vessel

‘Bioship’ project also involves Drax Group in the UK. (Tradewinds : click here)

Lemissoler signs for up to eight methanol dual-fuel ultramaxes in China

Cyprus-based bulker player Lemissoler Navigation has ordered up to eight methanol dual-fuel ultramaxes at CSSC-affiliated Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in Guangzhou. (Splash247: click here)

Bulker duo averages 17.3% CO2 reduction in Blue Visby trial

The first trials of the Blue Visby Solution prototype have claimed to have reduced CO2 emissions by 17.3% on average during voyages on two bulkers chartered to CBH Group, a Blue Visby Consortium member. (Splash247: click here)

New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel bulker for EPS

Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) has launched a liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel bulker for Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). (Off-shore energy: click here)

Bulk carrier’s wind-assisted propulsion system drops energy consumption by more than 30%

A landmark vessel trial of wind-assisted technology has had its results validated by class society DNV. (Riviera news: click here)

Wind propulsion systems set to be installed on seven new MOL Drybulk vessels

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that its subsidiary MOL Drybulk is set to install wind propulsion systems on six newbuilding bulk carriers and one multi-purpose vessel. (Ship Energy: click here)

Norwegian Firms Team Up To Develop Hydrogen-Powered Dry Bulk Vessels

Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the aim of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe. (Bunkerspot: click here)

METHANOL

Consortium signs MoU for green methanol facility in Egypt

AD Ports Group, container shipping line and terminal operator Transmar, and Orascom Construction, a global engineering and construction contractor, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt which will aim to supply low carbon bunker fuel. (Ship Energy: click here)

Methanol trumps LNG as the alternative fuel of choice for newbuildings this year

Methanol is the most popular choice for more than half the 23 alternative-fuelled newbuildings contracted in April, and accounts for most of the dual-fuelled orders this year, according to DNV. (Tradewinds : click here)

COSCO spends $114m upgrading four boxship newbuilds to methanol power

China’s largest shipowner’s embrace of methanol as a future fuel is deepening. COSCO Shipping has announced that four 16,180 teu ships it contracted a sister firm to build will now be converted to methanol duel-fuel vessels. (Splash247: click here)

AMMONIA

Trafigura orders ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers

Commodities giant Trafigura has contracted four ammonia dual-fuel midsize gas carriers at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. (Splash247: click here)

ADNOC delivers ‘world’s first’ bulk shipment of CCS-enabled certified low-carbon ammonia to Japan

ADNOC has delivered what it described as ‘the world’s first certified bulk commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia enabled by carbon capture and storage (CCS)’ to Mitsui. (Ship Energy: click here)

MAN claims its ammonia engine’s N20 emissions are ‘extremely low’

MAN said it also cuts NOx emissions by 40% compared with fuel oil. (Lloyds List: click here)

Successful sea trials for ammonia OSV

Propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of an ammonia-fuelled offshore supply vessel have successfully completed at the Port of Singapore. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Plug signs MOU with Allied Green Ammonia for 3GW of electrolyzer supply at green ammonia plant

Supply up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of Plug electrolyzer capacity for AGA’s upcoming hydrogen-to-ammonia facility proposed for the Northern Territory of Australia. (Green car congress: click here)

Fortescue completes ammonia-powered sea trial in Singapore

The 10-day trial included emission management test and engine performance assessment. (Lloyds List: click here)

WinGD’s confirmed ammonia dual-fuel engine order book reaches 10 with the latest win

AET tanker pair represents fi rst 62-bore orders for engine maker. (Tradewinds : click here)

HYDROGEN

Researchers propose novel method for hydrogen synthesis in natural gas reservoirs

Researchers from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia explored the conversion of methane into hydrogen in the gas reservoir with zero oil saturation via steam methane reforming initiated by in situ gas combustion. (Green car congress: click here)

CMB.Tech inks deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs

Belgium-headquartered green technology developer CMB.Tech has signed a shipbuilding contract with Damen’s Dubai shipyard for four hydrogen-powered tugs. (Riviera news: click here)

Namibia’s Walvis Bay could become key green bunkering hub

The project will export ammonia to Europe alongside acting as a green bunkering hub, which Port of Antwerp-Bruges International chief executive said is key to securing confidence. (Lloyds List: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

Norden concludes first B100 biofuel bunkering in Singapore

Danish shipping company Norden has wrapped up the 100% biofuel (B100) bunkering in Singapore, reaching a new milestone in its ambition to contribute to the industry’s decarbonization. (Off-shore energy: click here)

GCMD and NYK Line teaming up to study long-term impact of continuous biofuel usage

Project LOTUS – a six-month study looking at the long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations. Ship Energy: click here)

NYK bullish on biofuels’ role in maritime decarbonization

Biofuels could play an important role in decarbonizing the maritime industry which is under pressure to gradually reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Takuya Koizumi, general manager of NYK’s Decarbonization Group, said. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Tata Steel shipping head says cargo owners must drive green transition

Indian steel maker is pushing for greater use of biofuel and LNG. (Lloyds List: click here)

FuelEU to more than double biofuel bunker demand

Bunker suppliers not expecting a biofuel supply crunch until 2030. (Lloyds List: click here)

Biogas: renewables’ ugly duckling

Perceived as a “dirty” technology, can biogas overcome the socio-cultural barriers to its development? (Energy Monitor: click here)

100% biofuel barge serves western Med

Marine energy supplier, Peninsular, has added an IMO II biofuel tanker to its fleet of fuel distribution barges in the western Mediterranean. (Motorship: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

CSSC’s tech firm and Evergreen trial onboard carbon capture

Ever Top, equipped with an onboard carbon capture and storage system, has arrived back at Shanghai’s Yangshanport after a three-month voyage. (Lloyds List: click here)

TECHNOLOGIES

PowerCell to supply fuel cell systems to O.S. Energy for research vessel

PowerCell has signed an order for two 100 kW marine fuel cell systems from O.S. Energy for the Transship II sustainable vessel project. (Green car congress: click here)

DECARBONISATION

Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance lifts ambitions for climate agenda

Poseidon Principles agreed to adopt a new trajectory on climate change, aligning with the IMO’s 2023 revised greenhouse gas emissions strategy which includes a call to reach net-zero emissions by or around 2050. (Ship Energy: click here)

Which ports will win the green fuel race?

Some ports are better placed than others to provide green bunkering, a new report says. (Lloyds List: click here)

More than 4,000 ship engines caught up in Japanese fuel data scandal

The transport ministry sent inspectors to two factories belonging to IHI Corp today after the Japanese manufacturing giant admitted it had falsified fuel economy data for ship and railway engines for at least 20 years. (Splash247: click here)

Where’s the e-power?

In order to scale green hydrogen production to limit global warming to 1.5 C, electrolyser roll-out needs to be 6,000 times greater by 2050 than it was in 2022. (Ship Energy: click here)

Germany developing National Action Plan for climate-friendly shipping

The action plan is being developed as an initiative of the Federal Government by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK). (Green car congress: click here)

FuelEU regulation set for ‘chaotic birth’, lawyers warn

Brussels greenhouse gas rules ‘complicated, technical, pernickety and mathematical’ and possibly unachievable at current rate, argues WFW duo. (Lloyds List: click here)

Green Shipping Corridors moving from study to plans

The number of Green Shipping Corridors have been growing in order to ensure end to end fuel availability on major feeder routes. (Ports Strategy: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO– April 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

Industry players to develop and commercialize ammonia-fueled bulkers

Several Japanese companies and a German engine manufacturer have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to commercialize ammonia-fueled bulk carriers. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Gearbulk orders up to four ‘Pulpmax’ ammonia bulkers for G2 Ocean pool

Norway’s Gearbulk has ordered up to four ammonia and methanol-ready bulkers for its G2 Ocean pool operated with Grieg Maritime Group. (Tradewinds : click here)

Bulk carrier life cycle assessment quantifies benefits of energy-saving technologies

The CHEK project’s analysis of the emissions reduction potential that multiple energy saving technologies would have on a Kamsarmax bulk carrier paves the way for decarbonisation solutions and more accurate ESG reporting. (Motorship: click here)

K Line, NS United and Itochu named as owners of ammonia-fuelled bulker

Japanese shipowners K Line and NS United and trading house Itochu Corp will own one of the first vessels to be fitted with MAN Energy Solutions’ under-development ammonia-fuelled engines. (TradeWinds: click here)

BHP shortlists shipyards and operators for new ammonia-fuelled bulkers

Australian mining giant will order at least one green dry cargo ship for delivery in 2026. (TradeWinds: click here)

METHANOL

JP Morgan tipped for $270m Equinor charters for new methanol-fuelled product tankers

Investors linked to US bank said to have scooped big deal, but question marks have been placed over profitability. (TradeWinds: click here)

Danish shipowner orders eight hybrid methanol dual-fuel tankers in China

Denmark-based shipping company MH Simonsen has placed an order for eight hybrid-electric methanol dual-fuel chemical tankers at China’s Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding. (Offshore-energy: click here)

MPCC opts for sustainable financing for two methanol dual-fuel ships

Norwegian shipping company MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has signed a $55 million pre- and post-delivery ECA-covered financing agreement with Deutsche Bank and SINOSURE for its two dual-fuel methanol newbuildings. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Wärtsilä’s auxiliary engines picked for twelve Chinese methanol-fueled giants

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide methanol-fueled auxiliary engines for twelve new 24,000 TEU containerships owned by Chinese shipping companies. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Hapag-Lloyd confirms first dual-fuel methanol retrofits for existing fleet

Retrofit work on a series of sub new-panamax vessels owned by Seaspan will take around 90 days and cost $24m per ship. (Lloyds list: click here)   

Methanol-fueled MAN 21/31DF-M genset secures first propulsion order

MAN Energy Solutions has received an order for 3 × MAN 6L21/31DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol) GenSets capable of running on methanol in connection with the construction of a 7,990 dwt IMO Type II chemical bunker tanker. (Green Car Congress: click here)

China looks to lead low-carbon methanol production

Four green methanol plants have begun construction in China in the past two months, including Maersk’s supplier. (Lloyds list: click here)   

Joined up thinking on methanol storage

Spanish energy company Cepsa has signed a methanol storage agreement with Evos, a liquid energy and chemical company with hubs in strategic locations at ports across Europe. (Motorship: click here)

AMMONIA

HD Hyundai Mipo kick-starts production of ammonia-powered ships

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo, an affiliate of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, revealed it has developed an ammonia-powered ship using a number of domestic technologies. (Offshore-energy: click here)

JERA to begin truck-to-ship ammonia bunkering next month

Japanese power generation company JERA Co. has announced it will start truck-to-ship ammonia bunkering of the NYK Line-owned tugboat A-Tug at the end of May. (Ship. Energy: click here)

‘World’s first’ ammonia dual-fuel Aframaxes ordered by MISC

Malaysia’s shipowner MISC has ordered and chartered out, via its petroleum arm AET, ‘the world’s first’ two ammonia dual-fuel Aframaxes. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Agreement reached for 1.4m tonne US ammonia plant

Low-carbon fuel will be developed at world’s largest ammonia producer CF Industries’ site in Louisiana. (Lloyds list: click here)   

HYDROGEN

India rolls out program to support green hydrogen ship retrofits

India’s government has released a new scheme that aims to support retrofitting existing vessels to run on green hydrogen. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Norwegian shipyard to build the ‘world’s largest’ hydrogen-powered ships

Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft has been selected to build two hydrogen-powered ferries ordered by compatriot transport company Torghatten Nord. (Off-shore energy: click here)

MOL inaugurates 10MW green hydrogen plant for Danube Refinery

The 10-megawatt electrolysis unit created by Plug Power produces around 1,600 tonnes of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen per year. (Green Car Congress: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

Japanese duo employs biomethane to bolster efforts toward carbon-neutral future

Two Japanese players, Mitsui & Co. and Tokyo Gas, have taken steps to bring liquefied biomethane derived from biogas produced overseas to Japan. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Cargill works to widen biofuel reach in shipping as Europe growth slows

FuelEU Maritime could change dynamics for biofuels demand. (TradeWinds: click here)

Newbuild bunker tanker delivers B30 biofuel blend in Singapore

Vitol Bunkers has supplied a B30 biofuel blend in Singapore, the first time a biofuel with a concentration above B25 has been delivered. (Riviera: click here)

Wallenius Wilhelmsen reveals another billion-dollar deal with biofuel included

Norwegian shipping and logistic company Wallenius Wilhelmsen have secured a new multi-year contract worth more than $1 billion with a ‘leading global player’ in the premium car segment. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Low-emission freight tender shows pragmatic approach to decarbonisation

Zemba’s choice of bio-LNG in its green shipping tender highlights the challenge of zero-emission fuels. (Lloyds list: click here)   

100% biofuel barge serves western Med

Marine energy supplier, Peninsular, has added an IMO II biofuel tanker to its fleet of fuel distribution barges in the western Mediterranean. (Motorship: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

Korean LCO2 storage tanks unveiled

A South Korean manufacturer has unveiled how the world’s largest liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) storage tanks will look like. (Splash247: click here)

TECHNOLOGIES

Weighing up energy saving technology options

Across the maritime industry, stakeholders are faced with a step change in emissions-related financial exposure and this will only increase over the next few years. (Hellenic Shipping News: click here)

Finnlines installs shore power on three vessels

Manta Marine fitted three ro-pax ships with onshore power systems in 10 months. (Lloyds list: click here)   

Seoul studies nuclear potential for ships

The state-run Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) is studying developing core technologies for small modular reactor (SMR)-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms in a four-year R&D program. (Splash247: click here)

First Japanese hydrogen fuel cell vessel delivered

The 33-metre-long passenger vessel Hanaria was delivered by Hongawara Shipyard on 15 March 2024. (Motorship: click here)

Advent Technologies partners with Siemens Energy to develop 500 kW HT-PEM fuel cell system for ships

The goal is to develop an integrated 500kW High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell solution for maritime applications. (Green Car Congress: click here)

ClassNK verifies Methane Slip Reduction System developed by Hitachi Zosen, MOL and Yanmar PT

Japanese classification society ClassNK has verified the methane slip reduction effect of the methane slip reduction system jointly developed by Hitachi O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Yanmar Power Technology. (Ship Management International: click here)   

TECO 2030 wins DNV AIP for containerized fuel cell power generator

Norwegian cleantech company TECO 2030 received approval in principle (AIP) for a containerized fuel cell power generator (FCPG) for use onboard oceangoing applications. (Offshore-energy: click here)

MOL unveils maintenance robot

The wall climbing robot can help with ship inspections and maintenance work and has received endorsement from Japanese classification society, ClassNK, following a demonstration test. (Splash247: click here)   

DECARBONISATION

Japan eyes hydrogen production using next-gen nuclear reactor

The Japanese government plans to start field testing clean hydrogen production using nuclear power as soon as 2028. (Asia Nikkei.com: click here)   

Singapore to launch training facility for clean marine fuel operation

MPA and industry partners have agreed to establish Maritime Energy Training Facility. Lloyds list: click here)   

G7 nations to ditch coal by mid-2030s and back energy storage

Pledge by group of highly industrialised nations for first time includes commitment to coal exit by Japan. (Recharge: click here)

How one methanol ship can make up to 75 fuel oil vessels compliant with FuelEU

Finnish pool start-up Ahti Maritime has revealed how 70 vessels burning heavy fuel oil (HFO) can be made compliant with FuelEU regulations by just a single e-methanol ship

(TradeWinds: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES 

 BY INTERCARGO- March 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

Ultrabulk closes in on ammonia-fueled vessels order after ship sales

Denmark-based owner-operator Ultrabulk is hoping to finalize orders for new ammonia-fueled bulk carriers this year. (Tradewinds : click here)

U-Ming Singapore and ITOCHU plans ammonia fueled bulk carriers

U-Ming Marine Transport (S) Pte Ltd (U-Ming), a subsidiary of Taiwanese-listed U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation   has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation to explore discussions on jointly owning and operating ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers. (Vessel Performance : click here)

Cargill’s wind propulsion trial data shows technology’s ‘potential’

Results of a six-month test on board bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean showed fuel savings of 11 tons per day in optimal conditions. (Riviera: click here)

Pacific Basin readies new propeller coating across its giant fleet

Hong Kong dry bulk giant Pacific Basin has decided to apply a sustainable graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, across its entire fleet. (Splash247: click here)

Berge Bulk confirms order for two ammonia-fueled newcastlemax bulkers in China

Bulker giant says order is part of ‘Marshall Plan’ to be carbon neutral by 2025 and achieve zero emissions by 2050. (Tradewinds: click here)

Eastern Pacific confirms orders for ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers at Chinese yard

Ship owning giant firms up long-mooted bulker orders and declares an option for two LNG dual-fuel tankers. (Tradewinds : click here)

METHANOL

Methanol Institute: ‘Global low carbon methanol supply rapidly expanding’

The Methanol Institute (MI) has reported that a new database that it has developed with Finland-based GENA Solutions has reflected a ‘remarkable growth’ in bio methanol and e-methanol projects. (Ship. Energy: click here)

AMMONIA

HD Hyundai Mipo kick-starts production of ammonia-powered ships

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo, an affiliate of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, revealed it has developed an ammonia-powered ship using a number of domestic technologies. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Go-ahead for ammonia bunkering barge

A milestone project to create a floating ammonia bunkering facility in Norway is paving the way for a wider global roll-out. (Ports strategy: click here)   

Fortescue marks first use of ammonia as marine fuel in dual-fuel vessel in Port of Singapore

Fortescue, with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully conducted the world’s first use of ammonia. (Green Car Congress: click here)

HYDROGEN

India rolls out program to support green hydrogen ship retrofits

India’s government has released a new scheme that aims to support retrofitting existing vessels to run on green hydrogen. (Off-shore energy: click here)

MAN ES and Mitsui E&S perform world’s first hydrogen combustion test on marine 2-stroke engine

MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) and its licensee Mitsui E&S have unlocked a new milestone in the maritime industry with the world’s first hydrogen combustion operation of a large marine engine. (Offshore-energy: click here)

Mitsui performs ‘world-first hydrogen test’ on a large marine two stroke engine

Mitsui E&S has successfully tested a 50-bore MAN B&W two-stroke engine up to 100% load at its Tamano facility while running on hydrogen – which it says is ‘a world-first for the maritime industry’.(Bunkerspot: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

Vitol deploys its new bunker barge for first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore

Vitol Bunkers, a wholly owned bunker arm of energy and commodities company Vitol, has put into operation its newbuild specialized bunker barge, the Marine Future, to complete the first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Yang Ming to use sustainable biofuel to boost decarbonization efforts

Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has decided to adopt sustainable biofuel into its fleet to respond to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal. (Off-shore energy: click here)

DOE 2023 Billion Ton report finds US can sustainably produce more than one billion tons of biomass per year, meeting SAF demand

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23), which shows that the US could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year. (Green Car Congress: click here)

Simply Blue Group looking to produce sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime sectors

The offshore wind project developer Simply Blue Group has announced that it is working on onshore renewable energy parks (REPs) to power facilities capable of producing sustainable fuels. (Bunkerspot: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

ClassNK certifies world’s first onboard CCS installation on EVERGREEN Neopanamax container vessel

The notation signifies that the vessel is now equipped with an onboard CO2 capture and storage (CCS) systems, marking it as the world’s first Neopanamax container vessel to be retrofitted with such systems.(Ship Management International: click here)

Study shows ports are not prepared for captured CO2 offloads

A new study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and ARUP, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage systems as a practical method. (Riviera: click here)

New South Korean project eyes development of onboard CCS

Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems (HPS), shipbuilder HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), CO₂ capture technology firm CE-TEK and classification society DNV have signed a joint development program agreement for the research and development of onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration on units. (Offshore-energy: click here)

NYK to use emissions capture and control tech on car carriers

Japanese shipowner NYK has concluded an agreement with STAX Engineering, a U.S. company leading in maritime emissions capture and control, to use STAX Engineering’s emissions capture and control technology to recover exhaust gases from car carriers. (Offshore-energy: click here)

TECHNOLOGIES

Union Maritime opts for wind power on new LR2 tankers in China

UK owner showing commitment to sustainability and innovation in new deal with BAR Technologies. (Tradewinds: click here)

New effort to advance rules for marine nuclear power

A leading shipbuilder and class society have joined with 11 nuclear energy companies to form a new organization to advance nuclear power in the commercial marine sector. (Riviera: click here)

Containerized hydrogen fuel cell and battery solution gives shipping new options

Hyflex uses a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell rom PowerCell in combination with batteries to generate power independently of the grid without emitting greenhouse gases when using green hydrogen. (Splash247: click here)

Weighing up energy saving technology options

Horizons analyses how the growing use of energy saving devices and technology is helping the current fleet manage increasing emissions-related penalties in the sector. (Lloyds Register: click here)

Cavitation-eliminating boss cap could provide big gains in efficiency

What is described as a ‘revolutionary’ propeller hub vortex cavitation-eliminating boss cap has successfully completed validation tests at a hydrodynamic research centre in Sweden. (The Royal Institute of Naval Architects: click here)

DECARBONISATION

Alternative-fuel newbuilding orders decline as those for bulkers and tankers rise

Most newbuilding contracts for dry cargo carriers and tankers are for conventionally fueled vessels, some with the potential to retrofit via ‘alternative-fuel ready’ specifications. (Lloyds list : click here)

First publicly available FuelEU Maritime calculator is here

FuelEU Maritime calculator has been released by zero44, a Germany based provider of digital CO2 management solutions, to help prepare shipowners for costs associated with the upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation.(zero44: click here)

BV: Energy in setting key to providing pathways for ‘earliest possible’ adoption of new fuels

Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has unveiled the results of new modeling research which confirmed the potential hefty cumulative impact of operational and technical efficiency measures in keeping shipping within its “carbon budget” to 2050. (Offshore-energy: click here)

EU to support shore power and e-fuel projects in ports with $1bn fund

Ammonia and methanol bunkering facilities able to apply for funding as well as shore power projects. (Lloyds list.: click here)

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

 BY INTERCARGO- February 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

Ultrabulk closes in on ammonia-fuelled vessels order after ship sales

Denmark-based owner-operator Ultrabulk is hoping to finalise orders for new ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers this year. (Tradewinds : click here)

Berge Bulk orders ammonia-ready newcastlemax pair in China

The leading newcastlemax builder in the world, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, has bagged another order for a pair of ammonia-ready bulk carriers. (Splash247: click here)

Anglo-American wraps up 10-strong chartered fleet of LNG dual-fuel bulkers

Anglo American has announced delivery of the last of its 10-strong chartered fleet of Capesize+ LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers, the Ubuntu Liberty. (Ship Energy: click here)

BHP studies nuclear-powered ships

Mining giant BHP has become the latest big name to study the potential for nuclear to power ships. (Splash247: click here)

Diana Shipping inks contracts for dual fuel methanol Kamsarmax pair

Diana Shipping has signed shipbuilding contracts for two 81,200 DWT methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels for a purchase price of $46 million each. (Ship Energy: click here)

Victoria Steamship Co. vessel to trial new Anemoi rotor sail

London-based Victoria Steamship Company is set to support Anemoi Marine Technologies with the development and testing of a new 3.5 metre diameter x 24.5-metre-high rotor sail. (Ship Energy: click here)

Seanergy Maritime Joins EU Hydrogen Fuel Project

Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime, listed on the Nasdaq, has taken a significant step towards sustainable shipping by joining an ambitious European Union-backed initiative. (Energy news: click here)

METHANOL

Euronav orders two dual-fuel green methanol bitumen tankers in China

Belgian tanker shipping company Euronav has concluded an order for two dual-fuel bitumen tankers with Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng. (Off-shore energy: click here)

South Korea’s methanol bunkering milestone

Ulsan Port in South Korea has hosted its first green methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation helping consolidate its position as a sustainable marine fueling location. (Ports Strategy: click here)

Unifeeder completes agreement for two additional methanol-powered vessels

Unifeeder Group has successfully completed a long-term charter agreement for two additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels. (Ship Management: click here)

AMMONIA

Wärtsilä introduces Ammonia Fuel Supply System to ease shipping’s transition to ammonia fuel

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, introduced an Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) for ships able to operate with ammonia fuel. (Green car congress: click here)

Ammonia cracking project will focus on cost and reliability

The four-year EU-funded APOLO project will take a holistic approach to ensuring the commercial viability of ammonia cracking technology that can produce hydrogen onboard short and deep sea vessels. (Motorship: click here)

CMB.TECH to own first-ever ammonia powered boxship

CMB.TECH has ordered the world’s first ammonia-powered container vessel in partnership with Yara Clean Ammonia. (Splash 247: click here)

WinGD, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding complete initial design of ammonia fuel supply system

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder and technology developer Mitsubishi Shipbuilding have completed the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for vessels powered by WinGD’s X‑DF‑A ammonia-fueled engines. (Off-shore energy: click here)

HYDROGEN

India rolls out program to support green hydrogen ship retrofits

India’s government has released a new scheme that aims to support retrofitting existing vessels to run on green hydrogen. (Off-shore energy: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

Glomar claims 28% emissions reduction using GoodFuels’ biofuel

Dutch offshore drilling services provider Glomar Offshore has revealed that it has achieved CO2 emissions reduction by 28%. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Vitol Bunkers welcomes its first biofuel bunker barge in Singapore

Vitol Bunkers, a wholly-owned bunker arm of energy and commodities company Vitol, has taken delivery of its first specialized biofuel bunker barge, in Singapore.(Off-shore energy: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

Chiyoda, NYK, and KNCC explore the feasibility of CCUS value chain

Japanese engineering company Chiyoda Corporation, compatriot shipping major Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and its affiliate Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers AS (KNCC) have conducted a joint study to quantitatively evaluate and verify the feasibility of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain.  (Off-shore energy: click here)

Solvang orders world’s first full scale onboard CCS retrofit

Solvang ASA, the Norway-based shipowner, has ordered a full-scale, turnkey Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) retrofit on board one of its LPG carriers with Singaporean shipyard Seatrium. (Motorship: click here)

Onboard carbon capture system prototype hits 85% capture rates

Researchers working on the EverLoNG ship-based carbon capture (SBCC) prototype have achieved capture rates of at least up to 85% during initial testing. (Splash247: click here)

Seatrium seals deal for onboard CCS system retrofit on Solvang ethylene carrier

The project will use amine cleaning technology to capture 70% of the carbon dioxide in the exhaust gas from the main engine, involving the entire value chain for handling the gas, including liquefaction and storage on board the vessel. (Lloyds List: click here)

 TECHNOLOGIES

Nuclear power for shipping takes a step forward with the help of the world’s largest shipyard

Key agreement also involves other partners in development of molten chloride reactors. (Tradewinds: click here)

Eastern Pacific Shipping enters wind-assisted propulsion space with bound4blue deal

Eastern Pacific Shipping has made its first move in the wind-assisted propulsion space, signing a deal with rigid suction sail developer bound4blue to install three of its sails on board 50,000 dwt product tanker Pacific Sentinel (Lloyds List: click here)

K Line buys French kite manufacturer

K Line, as the top customer, has already signed up for 51 installations. (Splash247: click here)

Scorpio Tankers picks FOWE fuel emulsion systems for 100+ vessels

Monaco-based shipping company Scorpio Tankers has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to install the Fowe Eco Solutions (FOWE) fuel emulsion systems across its entire fleet of over 100 vessels. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Chemship vessel becomes first chemicaltanker in the world to be fitted with sail kit

The Dutch owner has installed four VentoFoils from Econowind on the 134 m long Chemical Challenger, a ship that works a dedicated transatlantic route. (Splash247: click here)

Norsepower to fit rotor sails on low-emission RoRo fleet chartered by Airbus

Finnish mechanical sail company Norsepower Oy and French shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS (LDA) have signed a deal to fit Norsepower’s rotor sails on the new low-emission RoRo fleet to be chartered to Airbus. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Liner bosses discuss potential for nuclear

The heads of two of the world’s largest containerlines have discussed how they see the role of nuclear power in the years ahead. (Splash247: click here)

Japanese majors to develop next-gen eco-friendly VLCC, set to cut GHG emissions by 40%

Japanese maritime leaders Idemitsu Tanker Co., Iino Kaiun Kaisha, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and Nippon Shipyard Co. have joined forces to create a consortium to design and build a low-emission Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC). (Off-shore energy: click here)

German shipowner picks Norsepower’s rotor sail to fit on cement carrier

German shipping company Baltrader Capital and Finnish provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems Norsepower have signed a contract concerning the delivery of rotor sails which will be fitted on the shipowner’s cement carrier. (Off-shore energy: click here)

DECARBONISATION

BP poised to buy Macquarie’s 15% stake in landmark $36bn green hydrogen project in Australia

Oil giant would become the majority shareholder in the Australian Renewable Energy Hub, one of the world’s largest green H2 projects. (Recharge news: click here)

Egypt strikes $41bn of deals to turn Suez economic zone into global green energy hub

Nation already has Chinese backing for its ambitious green energy plans for the Suez Canal Economic Zone. (Recharge news: click here)

Holtec announces novel combined nuclear/solar power plant design: CSNP

Holtec International announced a new power plant design which melds the benefits of nuclear (high energy density, non-polluting, base load) with those of solar. (Green car congress: click here

SELECTED HEADLINES ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS & TECHNOLOGIES

BY INTERCARGO – January 2024

DRY BULK SHIPPING FOCUS

K Line unveils fleet expansion move with methanol-ready bulk carriers

K Line has inked a contract with compatriot shipbuilder Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Imabari Shipbuilding, for the construction of three methanol-ready post-Panamax bulkers. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Brokers: Eastern Pacific brings its ammonia-powered bulker tally at Qindao Beihai to 10

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), a Singaporean shipping company, has placed an order for four 210,000 deadweight tonnage (dwt) bulk carriers featuring ammonia dual fuel propulsion technology. (Off-shore energy: click here)

Foremost Group joins elite group of early movers ordering methanol-fuelled bulkers

New York-headquartered owner books four kamsarmaxes worth about $168m (Tradewinds : click here)

METHANOL

 Bringing renewable e-methane to the market

Gasum and Nordic Ren-Gas have signed an e-methane offtake agreement bringing renewable e-methane to market starting 2026. (Motorship: click here)

ONE to build 12 methanol dual fuel container ships

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) has signed Ship Building Contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for a total construction of twelve 13,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships. (Vessel Performance: click here)

Shanghai and Evergreen team up on methanol

Shanghai International Port Group and Evergreen Marine have teamed up to supply green methanol to ships in port. (Motorship: click here)

DNV: methanol edges out LNG as top alternative fuel for vessels ordered in 2023

The latest stats from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform found that a total of 298 ships with alternative fuel propulsion were ordered in 2023—an 8% increase year on year. (Green car congress: click here)

CSET orders methanol-fuelled tanker newbuilding series

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) announced that it had placed an order for a series of six methanol-fuelled tanker vessels with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry on 29 December. (Motorship: click here)

AMMONIA

China’s first ammonia/diesel dual-fuel tug enters construction phase

Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry has kicked off construction of China’s first ammonia/diesel dual-fuel-powered 5500HP azimuth-stern drive (ASD) tug. (Off-shore energy: click here)

MAN lands double AiP for ammonia fuel supply system

The fuel supply system for marine engines has been awarded approval in principal from class societies DNV and Bureau Veritas. (Riviera news: click here)

Japan to launch first ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier in 2026

Four Japanese companies — Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Japan Engine Corporation, IHI Power Systems, and Nihon Shipyard — have signed a series of contracts to build the world’s first ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC). (Off-shore energy: click here)

Trafigura aims for six zero-emission ships by 2030

Global commodity trading giant Trafigura has set an ambitious target of having at least six zero-emission green ammonia-fuelled vessels in its fleet by 2030 to achieve a 25% reduction in the GHG intensity of its shipping operations. (Off-shore energy: click here)

First successful demonstration of onboard ammonia-H2 cracking

The successful operation of an ammonia to hydrogen cracker was successfully demonstrated on 18 November on an offshore supply vessel operated by Zumaia Offshore. (Motorship: click here)

IACS adopts new Unified Requirement (URH1) on control of ammonia releases on ammonia fuelled vessels

IACS has developed a Unified Requirement (URH1) covering the release of ammonia from the onboard systems for bunkering, storing, preparing and using ammonia as fuel. (Ship Management: click here)

Oxford researchers say green ammonia could decarbonise 60% of shipping sector

With production costs similar to very low sulphur fuels (VLSFOs), green ammonia could be a viable decarbonisation option with availability at just 10 ports. (Riviera news: click here)

HYDROGEN

 Japan’s Idemitsu planning to turn Yamaguchi refinery into clean energy hub

Japan’s second-biggest oil refiner, Idemitsu Kosan is planning to convert its 120,000 barrels a day (b/d) Yamaguchi refinery in western Japan into a hub for carbon-free energy by the 2030s, according to Reuters. (Ship Energy: click here)

Comparative lifecycle study of different modes of hydrogen production

Researchers from LUT University in Finland have compared the climate change impacts and the main factors affecting them for different categories of hydrogen production, including grey hydrogen (SMR), blue hydrogen (SMR-CCS), turquoise hydrogen (TDM), and green hydrogen (PEM electrolysis). (Green car congress: click here)

Yanmar developing hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke engine for zero-emission vessels

Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has begun development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero-emission ship demonstration experiment. (Green car congress: click here)

Iberian Atlantic ports to explore H2 and methanol

A number of Atlantic ports on the Iberian peninsular are to play host to a variety of pilot schemes exploring the use of hydrogen and methanol for shipping and port vehicles. (Motorship: click here)

Plug Power starts production of liquid green hydrogen at Georgia plant

This is the largest electrolytic liquid hydrogen production plant, and largest PEM electrolyzer deployment operating in the US, representing a landmark achievement in Plug’s build-out of a vertically integrated hydrogen ecosystem. (Green car congress: click here)

BIOMASS/BIOFUELS

Biofuels as Marine Fuels under the IMO’s and EU’S Regulatory Framework

ABS Regulatory News provides background information and guidance for the use of biofuels for Class, EU and IMO requirements. (ABS: click here)

Trafigura looks to biofuel bunkering to comply with FuelEU

Swiss trading house reduced greenhouse gas intensity by 19% in 2023 with energy-saving measures such as weather routing. (Lloyds List: click here)

Dutch biofuel bunker demand unfazed by lower subsidies

The Dutch government slashed biofuel bunker subsidies for 2024, but Dutch ports remain the most competitive bunkering hubs for buying bio-blended fuels. (Lloyds List: click here)

Biofuel sales up 200% in Singapore

Bunker sales of biofuels in the Port of Singapore more than tripled in 2023. (Port Strategy: click here)

CARBON CAPTURE

Neste and partner companies conclude E-Fuel research project; progress in the development of electrofuels

A joint E-Fuel research project demonstrating high temperature electrolysis (SOEC), carbon capture, and hydrocarbon synthesis technologies (earlier post) has now come to its successful end. (Green car congress: click here)

TECHNOLOGIES

New tech developed to monitor vessel black carbon emissions

Green Instruments A/S, the Danish Technological Institute, and other maritime stakeholders have joined forces to develop real-time flue gas sensor technology to measure black carbon emissions from ships. (Ship Energy: click here)

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

They failed decades ago, but small modular reactors could make all the difference. (IEEE Spectrum: click here)

Canadian project to develop marine-based nuclear reactors moves ahead

Canada’s Prodigy Clean Energy is teaming up with Westinghouse Electric Company to develop nuclear power plants that can be used both at sea and on land. (Splash247: click here)

 DECARBONISATION

China sets out strategy to dominate green shipbuilding

Chinese government-led race to lead the green shipbuilding boom aligns with Beijing’s strategic support of sectors. (Lloyds List: click here)

Rio Tinto to drive development of Australia’s largest solar farm at Gladstone

Rio Tinto will drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy all electricity from the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations. (Green car congress: click here)

Clarksons: 45% of newbuilds ordered in 2023 alternative fuel capable

Shipbroker Clarksons reports 45% of newbuildings ordered last year are capable of running on alternative fuels. (Riviera news: click here)

Poseidon Principles: Annual Disclosure Report 2023

The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance, an initiative backed by the Global Maritime Forum to drive decarbonisation of international shipping through transparency, has issued its second annual disclosure report. (Poseidon Principles: click here)