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Simply Blue Group acquires strategic land in Whitegate for sustainable fuels project

Simply Blue Group acquires strategic land in Whitegate for sustainable fuels project

June 21, 2024 |

In Ireland, Simply Blue Group, a global renewable energy developer, said it has acquired land in Whitegate, adjacent to Ireland’s only oil refinery as part of its plans to develop a renewable energy park to produce sustainable fuels.   The land acquisition represents an important stage in Simply Blue Group’s announced strategy to develop a […]

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Empati, TNE ink alliance to boost hydrogen, ammonia and biofuel production

Empati, TNE ink alliance to boost hydrogen, ammonia and biofuel production

June 21, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Empati, a company that specializes in data-centric renewable energy technologies and applied artificial intelligence, and TNE, a provider of energy solutions, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of accelerating the production of green energy, including green hydrogen, ammonia and biofuel. Under the terms […]

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives orders for Japan’s first methanol-fueled RORO cargo ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives orders for Japan’s first methanol-fueled RORO cargo ships

June 21, 2024 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received orders from Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping for Japan’s first methanol-fueled roll-on/roll-off (RORO) cargo ships.  The two ships will be built at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with scheduled completion and delivery by […]

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Terntank secures grant agreement for e-methanol/wind solution

Terntank secures grant agreement for e-methanol/wind solution

June 21, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that shipping company Terntank has secured a grant agreement with CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency for the eMETHANOLxWSolution, a project demonstrating a combination of foldable suction sails and a dual-fuel engine. The report noted that this project will demonstrate a combination of foldable suction sails […]

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Modern Meadow and Earthletica create biobased jacket 

Modern Meadow and Earthletica create biobased jacket 

June 21, 2024 |

In the UK, World Bio Markets reported that Modern Meadow and Earthletica, an Australian-based activewear brand, have partnered to launch the Bronte Jacket.This lightweight jacket features Bio-Alloy Shield, a breathable and waterproof membrane developed by Modern Meadow. “At Earthletica, we are committed to creating activewear that not only looks and feels good, but also supports […]

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IIT Kanpur, NSI Kanpur sign MoU to establish a center of excellence for biofuels

IIT Kanpur, NSI Kanpur sign MoU to establish a center of excellence for biofuels

June 21, 2024 |

In India, India Today reported that IIT Kanpur and NSI Kanpur have joined forces to establish a Center of Excellence for Biofuels, aiming to advance research and technology in ethanol, methanol, bio-CNG, aviation fuel, and green hydrogen production from biomass. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur said: “NSI Kanpur has been working in this field […]

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Israel announces plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2050

Israel announces plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2050

June 21, 2024 |

In India, Daijiworld reported that the Israeli Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a strategic plan for the country’s energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to biological, synthetic, and hydrogen fuels by 2050. The plan’s purpose is to adapt the country’s economic growth to global climatic requirements and modernization, according to the report. Under […]

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Fabrum collaborates with Toyota for liquid hydrogen storage

Fabrum collaborates with Toyota for liquid hydrogen storage

June 20, 2024 |

In New Zealand, Fabrum, a specialist in in zero-emission transition technologies reported that is set to supply Toyota with its proprietary liquid hydrogen storage technology. Ojas Mahapatra, CEO of Fabrum, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Toyota to advance their hydrogen projects with our liquid hydrogen storage technology. This order is significant as it’s […]

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Hong Kong formulates interim standards for hydrogen applications to facilitate green transportation

Hong Kong formulates interim standards for hydrogen applications to facilitate green transportation

June 20, 2024 |

In Hong Kong, The Standard reported that the Hong Kong government said that the strategy of hydrogen development in Hong Kong will be revised in the first half of next year to facilitate hydrogen transportation and use. The Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said that the local authorities will adopt the four major […]

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McDermott selected by Abraxas Power for green hydrogen project in Canada

McDermott selected by Abraxas Power for green hydrogen project in Canada

June 20, 2024 |

In Texas, McDermott said it has been awarded an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement from Abraxas Power Corporation for the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (EVREC) project located in Central Newfoundland, Canada. The company noted that the project represents Canada’s first commercial green hydrogen and ammonia production facility and will include the development of up […]

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