In Japan, NYK Line and Kawasaki Kisen announced plans Oct. 27 to establish a commercial green ammonia supply chain in the Chubu region, combining fuel procurement, bunkering infrastructure and four ammonia powered car carriers scheduled for completion in 2030, according to a joint release published by NYK. Each shipping company will operate two vessels equipped […]
In China, expanding the use of methanol, battery and hydrogen power on inland vessels will require stronger safety standards, fuel infrastructure and inspection systems, China Classification Society said in a post on its official WeChat account. “The key to promoting new energy and clean energy inland vessels is to improve the system of rules and […]
In South Korea, Eastern Pacific Shipping named its first 93,000 cubic meter very large ammonia carrier, Terra Clove, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan shipyard, marking a significant step toward commercial operation of ammonia fueled shipping, China Ship Inspection reports. The vessel features the world’s first Everllence B&W 6G60ME-C10.5-LGIA ammonia dual-fuel two stroke main engine, […]
In China, green methanol bunkering has expanded to nine coastal ports, including Hong Kong, supported by a domestic network covering fuel production, supply, storage and delivery to ships, according to a Ministry of Transport report. Shanghai Port alone has bunkered nearly 40,000 tonnes of green methanol to date in 2026, figures presented at the North […]
In China, China Energy Engineering Corporation began construction Oct. 20 on the second phase of its integrated green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol project in Songyuan, Jilin province, expanding wind and solar powered production beyond its initial demonstration phase, the company announced. The expansion will produce 90,000 metric tons of green hydrogen and 400,000 metric tons […]
In the United States, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking Oct. 15 to allow certain LNG plant upgrades and expansions without individual authorization orders, aiming to accelerate improvements in capacity, efficiency, safety and reliability. Currently, operators may need separate applications and public interest determinations for modifications to existing facilities. FERC […]
In China, a planned 98 kilometer electric shipping route between Changzhou and Zhenjiang has been selected for a national inland vessel demonstration program under a 2026 to 2030 government initiative to expand cleaner water transport, the Changzhou Transportation Bureau reported Oct. 15. The route will primarily carry ferronickel cargo from Liyang, with annual freight volumes […]
In Singapore, Maersk, Golden Island and PSA Singapore completed the world’s largest single ethanol bunkering operation Oct. 17 at Pasir Panjang Terminal, supplying approximately 5,000 metric tons of ISCC certified bioethanol to the dual fuel container ship Maersk Halifax, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The fuel was delivered from Golden Island’s […]
In Europe, European Community Shipowners’ Association called for tripling the European Commission’s proposed support for sustainable maritime fuels and technologies in an October report, arguing that 330 million EU emissions allowances are needed from 2028 to 2040 to narrow the cost gap with conventional fuels. ECSA’s analysis found that the Commission’s proposed Sustainable Maritime Alternative […]
In China, Guangzhou Port completed its first methanol bunkering of a vehicle carrier Oct. 16 at Nansha Automobile Terminal, supplying 2,300 metric tons of methanol, including 1,400 tons of bonded green methanol, to the dual fuel Guang Rong, according to the Guangzhou Port Authority. The 7,800 vehicle capacity carrier subsequently departed for Europe carrying more […]
