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SK invests in electrofuels company Infinium

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Electrofuels are ultra-low carbon drop-in fuels that can be used in today’s infrastructure and engines without modifications or upgrades. Electrofuels are emerging as a next-generation low-carbon fuel alternative. Infinium electrofuels process.

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Infinium to provide ultra-low carbon electrofuels to Amazon trucking fleet starting in 2023

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While the new agreement is focused on providing Infinium Electrofuels for Amazon’s middle mile fleet, Electrofuels can also be used to power airplanes and used as an ultra-low carbon fuel alternative in the production of plastics and other industrial materials.

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DHL Express is piloting first hydrogen truck throughout Deutsche Post DHL Group

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It creates a transnational living lab and basis for the development of the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle industry. In a globalized world, sustainable and clean fuels are essential for climate-neutral logistics. In line with its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group is heavily investing in the use of alternative fuels.

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CSIRO and Australasian Aviation Partners Launch Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Industry

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Australia’s CSIRO, together Australasian aviation partners, is leading a study to help develop a sustainable aviation fuels industry. Called the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Road Map, the study aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of a sustainable aviation fuels industry in Australia and New Zealand.

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ABB introduces Dynafin propulsion system to increase ship efficiency; mimicking movements of whale tail

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ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. The shipping industry contributes to almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually; if it were a country, it would be the sixth-largest emitter. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.

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SHV Energy and UGI to launch joint venture to advance use of renewable DME; 300 kilotons rDME/year by 2027

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SHV Energy and UGI International, a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, leading distributors of off-grid energy, intend to launch a joint venture to advance the production and use of Renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME), a low-carbon sustainable liquid gas, to accelerate renewable solutions for the LPG industry.

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Chartwell secures £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant to develop methanol-fueled vessel design

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Methanol fuel presents a significant opportunity to decarbonize in a maritime industry which is confronted with the debate over sustainable fuel alternatives, as it can be produced from biomass and can carry a near-zero carbon footprint.

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