In Greece, Safety4Sea reports Hafnia, in partnership with joint-venture Socatra, announced the first of four 49,800 dwt dual-fuel methanol Medium-Range tankers will be delivered in January 2025 following construction and sea trials at Guangzhou Shipyard International in China. The vessels, capable of running on both methanol and conventional fuels, are designed to support the transition […]
In France, Air Liquide has received €110 million from the European Innovation Fund to develop ENHANCE, a large-scale renewable hydrogen production and liquefaction project in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, aimed at cutting over 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by using ammonia instead of natural gas, announced December 10, 2024. The project will retrofit an existing hydrogen unit […]
In Cyprus, Cyprus Shipping News reports during the 109th Maritime Safety Committee session held in London from December 2 to 6, 2024, the International Maritime Organization approved amendments to allow ammonia as fuel for ships starting July 1, 2026, advanced safety standards for autonomous vessels, and revised regulations for natural gas-fueled ships. The session also […]
In Singapore, Splash 24/7 reports Mitsui OSK Lines, the Tokyo-based maritime giant, has contracted four new ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulk carriers, each with a 210,000 dwt capacity, from CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in China. These vessels, scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, are part of an ambitious expansion, contrasting with earlier orders of three […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers has ordered Climeon’s HeatPower 300 system for its methanol dual-fuel cement carrier currently under construction at Zhejiang Xingle Shipbuilding in China. The order, finalized on December 9, 2024, involves the installation of an organic Rankine cycle waste heat recovery unit that will generate up to 300 […]
In Singapore, ENGINE Online reports biofuel adoption across the Americas is languishing despite offerings from major suppliers and localized initiatives. In Houston, biofuel like B30-VLSFO costs $792 per metric ton, a stark contrast to the $696 in Rotterdam and $660 in Singapore, where proximity to cheaper Chinese used cooking oil reduces costs. Shell and Stone […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports last week in Singapore, the delivered price for 100% used cooking oil methyl ester biofuel significantly exceeded its estimated cargo price. The FOB price for UCOME from China was recorded between $1,000 and $1,015 per metric ton by PRIMA Markets. However, the delivered price in Singapore was quoted at $1,290 […]
In New York, MarineLink reports the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization unveiled a groundbreaking method that identifies the feedstock origins of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters biofuels within an hour, offering a solution to rising fraud concerns in marine fuel supply chains. This technique creates a unique “fingerprint” for FAME biofuels based on their fatty acid […]
In Argentina, RP Global and GIZ launched a partnership under Germany’s H2Uppp program to develop green hydrogen and ammonia projects in southern Argentina, targeting local use and European export markets. The initiative is backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The project, called “Gaucho Wind to Hydrogen & Green Ammonia,” […]
In Hong Kong, Pacific Basin Shipping ordered four 64,000 dwt dual-fuel methanol-powered Ultramax vessels from Nihon Shipyard Co. in Japan, valued at $300 million, with delivery set for 2028 and 2029 as part of its plan to meet future emissions standards. The vessels, designed for fuel efficiency and low emissions, will run on green methanol, […]
