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MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD)—the US Department of Transportation agency responsible for the US waterborne transportation system— launched a 16-month study exploring low-carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. It extends more than 2,000 miles and contains more than 110 ports.

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Fairbanks Morse Defense, ORNL collaborate on developing low-lifecycle carbon fuel (LLCF) technology for marine engines

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development and integration of alternative fuel technologies aimed at reducing the marine engine’s reliance on fossil fuels.

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Rio Tinto and bp to work together on one-year trial of B30 marine biofuel

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MAY 24, 2022

Rio Tinto and bp have agreed to work together on a one-year marine biofuel trial to help reduce carbon emissions from Rio Tinto’s marine fleet. The fuel will be trialed on Rio Tinto’s RTM Tasman vessel on a mix of Transatlantic and Atlantic-Pacific routes, in one of the longest-duration marine biofuel trials to date.

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MAHLE Powertrain and Clean Air Power deepen ties on zero-carbon engines

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MAY 27, 2023

These far-reaching legislative demands and their aggressive timescales mean there is strong industry interest in developing engines for heavy duty applications that can operate efficiently on zero-carbon fuels.

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FortisBC joins SEALNG to advance LNG as marine fuel

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition accelerating the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, welcomed Canadian LNG provider FortisBC to the growing coalition. FortisBC brings to the coalition nearly 50 years’ experience in LNG production in Western Canada.

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New Lloyd’s / Maersk quantitative risk assessment of ammonia as marine fuel recommends range of risk mitigation methods

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JUNE 30, 2023

Seen as one of the most promising alternative fuels for the maritime energy transition, ammonia can be combusted with almost no carbon dioxide emissions. However, using ammonia as a shipping fuel can create potential safety hazards, including toxicity.

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Ballard participating in H2PORTS project to demo hydrogen as alternative fuel in European ports; FCmove-HD

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Ballard Power Systems is participating in the H2PORTS project, which is aimed at facilitating a rapid transition at European ports from fossil fuels to low-carbon, zero-emission alternatives based on hydrogen and fuel cells. Earlier post.).

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bp and Maersk Tankers carry out successful trials of B30 in two tankers

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

bp and Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have successfully completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers, demonstrating that sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine drop-in fuel to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping.

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Proman Stena Bulk successfully completes US Gulf Coast’s first barge-to-ship methanol bunkering

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APRIL 25, 2023

The JV tankers Stena Pro Marine and Stena Prosperous were refueled with methanol via barge while discharging petroleum products at a terminal in the Port of Houston in the first week of April. Stena Pro Marine was bunkered with 1,408MT of methanol, and Stena Prosperous was refueled with 1,203MT during the operation.

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Rolls-Royce launches Power Lab to drive future technologies for marine and infrastructure; focus on fuel cells and synthetic fuels

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AUGUST 26, 2020

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has established a new organizational unit—Power Lab—to focus on innovative and net-zero-carbon drive and energy solutions. One of the new technologies on the Power Lab’s agenda involves producing and deploying fuels based on renewable energies (Power-to-X).

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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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MARCH 10, 2023

This world-first order for a G80 methanol engine is just a continuation of the general market trend toward methanol where the ME-LGIM engine has become the de facto industry standard for large, methanol-fuelled, merchant marine vessels. As such, methanol is quickly becoming the most prominent alternative fuel in the container vessel segment.

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WinGD and CMB.TECH co-develop large ammonia-fueled two-stroke engines for bulkers

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Belgian shipping and cleantech group CMB.TECH have signed an agreement on the development of ammonia-fueled two-stroke engines. The companies aim to install the ammonia dual-fuel X72DF engine on a series of ten x 210,000 DWT bulk carriers to be built at a Chinese shipyard in 2025 and 2026.

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NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

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AUGUST 14, 2020

NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition to an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB).

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Berge Bulk & ABS to study retrofit of bulk carrier for methanol-fueled propulsion

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APRIL 26, 2023

The two companies will collaborate on a broad range of subjects from availability of methanol fuel and practicalities of bunkering to review of the technical and economic feasibility of the conversion. One of the key benefits of methanol as a marine fuel is its low emissions profile. —Christopher J.

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BHP and Goodfuels Marine to collaborate on biofuels pilot project in Singapore

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

With support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), BHP and GoodFuels Marine have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on a biofuels pilot project in Singapore, which is expected to be carried out early next year. GoodFuels Marine develops and delivers sustainable biofuels for the maritime sector.

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AqualisBraemar LOC joins HYSEAS III hydrogen fuel-cell vessel project for vessel design

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JUNE 8, 2021

HYSEAS III follows HYSEAS I and HYSEAS II, and aims to build on the previous projects’ findings by demonstrating that fuel cells may be successfully integrated with a proven marine hybrid electric drive system (electric propulsion, control gear, batteries etc.), along with associated hydrogen storage and bunkering arrangements.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. Shipping must change, and we must contribute technical measures, operational measures and alternative fuels to meet the challenges we are tackling.

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Wärtsilä hits methanol milestone with first newbuild engine order

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Wärtsilä has more than half a decade’s experience with methanol, having converted the first of four engines on Stena Germanica to use the fuel in 2015. The Wärtsilä 32 engine has been a workhorse since the 1980s, with more than 5,300 engines delivered to the marine market and more installations on land. Source: Wärtsilä.

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Wärtsilä to deliver first dedicated methanol fuel supply system for ships

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MARCH 18, 2022

The MethanolPac fuel supply system and Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine comprise a full solution for methanol in marine applications. Methanol is a widely available fuel that is carbon-neutral when produced from renewable sources and is easier to handle than many other alternative fuels. © Wärtsilä Corporation.

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Newcastle Univ. researchers say expansion of Panama Canal could help reduce carbon footprint of marine industry

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JANUARY 24, 2012

In a paper published this month in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering , Paul Stott and Dr Peter Wright of Newcastle University, UK, suggest that the $6-billion Panama Canal expansion program offers the marine industry as a whole an opportunity to reduce its environmental impact.

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RINA and SDARI to develop methanol/ammonia fueled tanker design

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Within the Agreement, SDARI will focus on the ship concept development and design while RINA will verify the compliance with the applicable rules, including those for the use of alternative fuels. External support to the project will be provided by MAN Energy Solutions, a leader in dual fuel innovation.

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LR, SDARI and MAN ES partner on ammonia dual-fuel containership for MSC; 8,200 TEU vessel

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MAY 31, 2023

This will allow MSC, one of the world’s leading container carriers, to have the option for adopting ammonia as a zero-carbon main propulsion fuel for future newbuilding contracts. MAN-ES will deliver data for the engine design and ammonia fuel supply and emission abatement systems.

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MARAD to award up to $1.5M for projects for emission reductions from marine vessels

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MAY 9, 2012

million in funding for projects that demonstrate criteria pollutant emissions or carbon emissions reductions from marine vessels through repowering, re-engining or installation of other pollution reduction technologies, or the use of alternative fuel/energy.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

97 million for emerging opportunities such as aviation, locomotive, marine vessels and vehicle-grid integration. $15 15 million zero- and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $15 15 million for low-carbon fuels. $10 . $90 million for hydrogen refueling infrastructure. $97

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Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

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JULY 14, 2023

The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. Among the advantages of ammonia is the fact that it allows the locomotive a longer range than other carbon-free fuels.

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MSC sees hydrogen and biofuels as key components of shipping’s future fuel mix

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Speaking on 5 October at the inaugural Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where MSC is headquartered, Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy & Government Affairs at MSC Group, outlined some preferred options in a keynote speech on decarbonization and during a panel discussion on fuels for the future.

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US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

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JUNE 15, 2013

The second ( DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 ) will award up to $500,000 for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering (supplying a ship with fuel) of LNG for marine vessels. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine conversion/retrofits; the use of alternative fuels; or the use of alternative technologies.

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CMA CGM creates US$1.5B fund to accelerate energy transition in shipping and logistics

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Shipping major CMA CGM Group is creating a Special Fund for Energies to accelerate its energy transition and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. The Fund is structured around four lines of focus: First focus: Supporting the development and production of renewable fuels. The Fund will be backed by a US$1.5-billion

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Amogy and Amon Maritime partner to advance ammonia power solutions for shipping

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

a developer of energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), and Amon Maritime, an ammonia-powered shipping and technology company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance carbon-free, ammonia power solutions for the global shipping industry. Amogy Inc.,

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DOE announces $96M in funding for advancing clean vehicle technologies

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JULY 22, 2022

The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

By adding H 2 -engine testing, Tenneco is well-positioned to provide technology solutions that can help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions of future combustion engine generations to achieve global climate goals faster. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell.

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Global Industry Alliance (GIA) launched to support low carbon shipping

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JULY 5, 2017

Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine and technology builders and suppliers, big data providers, and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to support transitioning shipping and its related industries towards a low carbon future. Ricardo UK Ltd; Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.;

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Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. and Dynamotive to Test BioOil as an Alternative Fuel in Slow and/or Medium Speed Diesel Engines

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JUNE 10, 2010

have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new partnership that will serve as a platform to test, develop and market BioOil (Dynamotive’s fast-pyrolysis oil) for application in stationary and marine slow- and/or medium-speed diesels globally. (MES), and Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. Earlier post.).

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Royal Academy of Engineering study examines future lower-carbon ship powering options

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JULY 26, 2013

This integrated approach must embrace all of the elements of naval architecture, marine and control engineering alongside operation practices. LNG, while not free of harmful emissions, has benefits in terms of CO 2 , NO x , and SO x emissions, given that methane slip is avoided during the combustion and fueling processes.

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Report Finds that GHG Reductions of More Than 50% from Projected BAU Levels by 2050 from Aviation and Marine Transportation Sectors Are Possible

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JANUARY 5, 2010

Global GHG mitigation potential from aviation and marine transportation. Aviation and marine transportation combined are responsible for approximately 5% of total GHG emissions in the United States and 3% globally and are among the fastest growing modes in the transportation sector. Source: McCollum et al. Click to enlarge.

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bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

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JULY 7, 2023

bp ventures has committed $10 million, leading the Series B investment round, in WasteFuel , a California-based biofuels company that will use proven, scalable technologies to convert bio-based municipal and agricultural waste into lower carbon fuels, such as biomethanol. billion metric tons by 2050.

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Lloyd’s Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier

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MARCH 11, 2021

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded an Approval in Principle to EXMAR for its ammonia (NH 3 )-fueled 40,000 m 3 Midsize Gas Carrier, a significant milestone for the progression of alternative fuels in shipping. Wärtsilä began combustion trials using ammonia last March (2020).

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Wärtsilä to convert some Stena Line ferries to methanol fuel

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JULY 3, 2023

Converting ferries for methanol fuel will enable them to be compliant with various existing and upcoming regulations, including the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), FuelEU Maritime, and IMO 2050 GHG reduction target. Wärtsilä has proven its capabilities to carry out the necessary conversions.

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WinGD on track to deliver ammonia engines in 2025

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JULY 19, 2023

Swiss marine power company WinGD says it is on track to deliver its first X-DF-A dual-fuel ammonia engines by the first quarter of 2025, with the first X-DF-A powered vessels in service from 2026. WinGD has disclosed ammonia fuel technology developments involving two shipowners. Earlier post.)

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Ethanol In Marine Fuels: Why It Makes Boat Owners So Angry

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MARCH 13, 2015

Both sides weigh in with fervor and passion, debating energy security versus agricultural policies and costs, comparing studies on wells-to-wheels carbon dioxide profile versus the impact on older engines, and more. But marine users in particular seem to view ethanol as a hot button.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping. The strategy implies that international shipping would consume between 3.8%

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EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

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JUNE 28, 2021

Cost-effectiveness: It can produce advanced biofuels, from marine fuels to kerosene, potentially at lower cost than most competing renewable fuel pathways. Sustainability: The HTL technology has the potential to produce fuels with a low carbon footprint over the entire life cycle, without competing with food and feed production.

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Two Companies Plan to Fuel Cargo Ships With Ammonia

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AUGUST 3, 2024

It is calling for a 40 percent reduction in shipping’s carbon emissions from 2008 levels by 2030. According to the IMO’s 2020 Fourth Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Study , shipping produced 1,056 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2018. Shipping produced 1,056 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2018. Then they said the end of 2023.

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Svitzer launches second phase of design project for methanol hybrid fuel cell tug

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Svitzer will look to forge partnerships with other companies to finalize the selection of onboard equipment for the MHFC tug, such as the batteries and fuel cell system, and to support construction once the design phase is complete.

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MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

Fairbanks Morse Defense, ORNL collaborate on developing low-lifecycle carbon fuel (LLCF) technology for marine engines

Rio Tinto and bp to work together on one-year trial of B30 marine biofuel

MAHLE Powertrain and Clean Air Power deepen ties on zero-carbon engines

FortisBC joins SEALNG to advance LNG as marine fuel

New Lloyd’s / Maersk quantitative risk assessment of ammonia as marine fuel recommends range of risk mitigation methods

Ballard participating in H2PORTS project to demo hydrogen as alternative fuel in European ports; FCmove-HD

bp and Maersk Tankers carry out successful trials of B30 in two tankers

Proman Stena Bulk successfully completes US Gulf Coast’s first barge-to-ship methanol bunkering

Rolls-Royce launches Power Lab to drive future technologies for marine and infrastructure; focus on fuel cells and synthetic fuels

First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

WinGD and CMB.TECH co-develop large ammonia-fueled two-stroke engines for bulkers

NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

Berge Bulk & ABS to study retrofit of bulk carrier for methanol-fueled propulsion

BHP and Goodfuels Marine to collaborate on biofuels pilot project in Singapore

AqualisBraemar LOC joins HYSEAS III hydrogen fuel-cell vessel project for vessel design

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

Wärtsilä hits methanol milestone with first newbuild engine order

Wärtsilä to deliver first dedicated methanol fuel supply system for ships

Newcastle Univ. researchers say expansion of Panama Canal could help reduce carbon footprint of marine industry

RINA and SDARI to develop methanol/ammonia fueled tanker design

LR, SDARI and MAN ES partner on ammonia dual-fuel containership for MSC; 8,200 TEU vessel

MARAD to award up to $1.5M for projects for emission reductions from marine vessels

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

MSC sees hydrogen and biofuels as key components of shipping’s future fuel mix

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

CMA CGM creates US$1.5B fund to accelerate energy transition in shipping and logistics

Amogy and Amon Maritime partner to advance ammonia power solutions for shipping

DOE announces $96M in funding for advancing clean vehicle technologies

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

Global Industry Alliance (GIA) launched to support low carbon shipping

Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. and Dynamotive to Test BioOil as an Alternative Fuel in Slow and/or Medium Speed Diesel Engines

Royal Academy of Engineering study examines future lower-carbon ship powering options

Report Finds that GHG Reductions of More Than 50% from Projected BAU Levels by 2050 from Aviation and Marine Transportation Sectors Are Possible

bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

Lloyd’s Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier

Wärtsilä to convert some Stena Line ferries to methanol fuel

WinGD on track to deliver ammonia engines in 2025

Ethanol In Marine Fuels: Why It Makes Boat Owners So Angry

ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

Two Companies Plan to Fuel Cargo Ships With Ammonia

Svitzer launches second phase of design project for methanol hybrid fuel cell tug

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