In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported Eastern Pacific Shipping and SulNOx, a UK-based tech provider, signed a deal to cut fuel consumption and emissions on at least 30 vessels over 18 months, following an eight-month trial across EPS-managed container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and gas carriers. EPS reported up to 5% fuel savings using SulNOxECO […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reported HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. secured approval in principle on January 14, 2025, for its vacuum insulation technology for liquefied hydrogen storage tanks from four leading classification societies: Lloyd’s Register, the American Bureau of Shipping, Det Norske Veritas, and the Korean Register. The technology addresses “some of the most […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register OneOcean announced the launch of Risk Manager FuelEU, a platform designed to help ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers manage compliance with the EU’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation and EU Emissions Trading System requirements as the regulation takes effect in 2025. The module allows users to “simulate, plan, and monitor their […]
In Belgium, The Clean Hydrogen Partnership launched its €184.5 million call for proposals on January 15, 2025, targeting cutting-edge hydrogen technology projects across Europe. With funding priorities ranging from renewable hydrogen production to storage, transport, and large-scale Hydrogen Valleys, the call supports the EU’s REPowerEU Plan and broader decarbonization goals. “This call reflects our commitment […]
In New York Amogy announced on January 15 it raised $56 million in new funding to advance its ammonia-to-power solutions for maritime and industrial applications. The round, co-led by Aramco Ventures and SV Investment, brings its total funding to over $270 million. New backers like Samsung Heavy Industries and BHP Ventures joined returning investors, including […]
In Malaysia, Dayak Daily reported Sarawak Petchem shipped 20,000 metric tonnes of methanol to China from Bintulu on January 14, marking a milestone in the state’s energy ambitions. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, speaking at the Tanjung Kidurong event, reflected on the project’s uncertain beginnings. “We were unsure at first…but I […]
In the UK, The International Chamber of Shipping reported forty-seven nations, alongside the shipping industry, unveiled a groundbreaking proposal on January 9 in London for pricing greenhouse gas emissions in international shipping. The plan, requiring ships to pay annually based on emissions, aims to fund a multi-billion-dollar IMO GHG Strategy Implementation Fund. The mechanism, if […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s List reported South Korea will invest Won1trn in green marine fuel infrastructure by 2030, starting with Ulsan Port, to meet rising demand for eco-friendly fuels and bolster its ports’ global competitiveness. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Korea Ocean Business Corporation launched the initiative, with funds split between Won400bn for […]
In Texas,Yokogawa Corporation of America announced that it has joined a research team awarded $7.8 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop a biologically fueled energy system to power ocean monitoring devices. The Persistent Oceanographic Device Power project aims to create microbial fuel cells capable of generating consistent electricity to revolutionize energy […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical delivered “ISCC-EU certified B24 marine biofuel” to Royal Caribbean Group’s cruise ship Celebrity Solstice in Hong Kong as part of a collaboration aimed at advancing greener maritime practices. CPN described the delivery as a “landmark” event, emphasizing its role in “strengthening Hong Kong’s role in […]
