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SK invests in electrofuels company Infinium

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SK Trading International (SKTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Innovation, has closed a round of institutional funding into electrofuels developer Infinium. Electrofuels are ultra-low carbon drop-in fuels that can be used in today’s infrastructure and engines without modifications or upgrades. Earlier post.)

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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

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At the same time, the International Maritime Organization has set the goal to cut annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050, against 2008 levels. If no action is taken, shipping could be responsible for up to 13% of global emissions by 2050.

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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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Gulf Oil adds LNG-powered trucks to its transportation fleet

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Gulf’s move into the LNG marketplace is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify its energy offerings and provide the marketplace with a fuel alternative that is cheaper, cleaner, and domestic. We intend to convert more of our fleet and to supply and distribute LNG to our customers. The economic benefits are remarkable.

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Gevo and Trafigura enter into long-term contract for low-carbon premium gasoline and sustainable aviation fuel; 25M gpy

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This commitment will support Trafigura’s efforts to develop the market for low-carbon fuels including low-carbon premium gasoline. The agreement will also enable Trafigura to supply SAF to both US and international customers whose interest is growing in low-carbon jet fuel.

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

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The road map will examine the barriers, opportunities and implications of producing bio-derived jet fuels at scale, including: commercial viability; environmental sustainability; and. The project will also engage international observers and presenters such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels and Cathay Pacific.