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 […]
In China, the Spirit of Mobile, a 169 meter vessel designed to transport large aircraft components using methanol dual fuel propulsion and six rotor sails, departed Wuchang Shipbuilding’s Shuangliu shipyard in Wuhan on Oct. 18, Hubei Daily reports. Capable of speeds up to 17 knots, the transporter combines methanol fuel capability with wind assisted propulsion. […]
In China, Shanghai Port completed its first biomethanol bunkering of an inland waterway vessel Oct. 15 at Luodong Container Terminal, using fuel produced by a pilot project that converts methane and carbon dioxide from biogas directly into green methanol, Shanghai Observer reports. The biomethanol was produced through a project involving Fujie Technology, East China University […]
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority announced new ammonia bunkering standards, fuel supply initiatives and plans for the country’s first bioethanol bunkering operation at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference, expanding preparations for multiple marine fuels. The ammonia code covers fuel transfers, safety and personnel qualifications. Singapore and Australia’s Pilbara Ports Authority will share bunkering […]
In Spain, Repsol announced Oct. 9 that it supplied co-processed B30 marine gasoil to a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings vessel at the Port of Barcelona, using a hybrid bunkering vessel to reduce emissions during fuel delivery, Ship & Bunker reports. The fuel combines conventional and renewable feedstocks through Repsol’s co-processing technology, integrating renewable materials such […]
