In Chile, Port Portal reports Nippon Yusen Kaisha in collaboration with Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, and Nippon Shipyard, has announced the development of an environmentally friendly Very Large Crude Oil Carrier. This new vessel, the first Malacca Max-type VLCC in Japan to use methanol as a next-generation fuel, represents a significant step forward in green […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully developed the world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine, the ‘H22CDF-LA,’ receiving key certifications from major global classification societies. The engine, designed to run on carbon-free ammonia, was tested from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at HD HHI’s Engine Techno Center in Ulsan, South […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Singapore-based X-Press Feeders placed an order for six methanol-ready, scrubber-fitted containerships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding in China, scheduled for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q4 2028. This latest order is part of X-Press Feeders’ fleet renewal strategy, aimed at enhancing eco-friendly operations. The 11,000 TEU containerships will be equipped […]
In the UAE, ADNOC completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Fertiglobe, raising its ownership to 86.2% and marking a pivotal moment in ADNOC’s ambition to become a global leader in low-carbon ammonia. As part of ADNOC’s plan to become a top global player in low-carbon fuels, Fertiglobe is set to expand its ammonia […]
In the Netherlands, Anthony Veder became the first company to install wind-assisted propulsion on a gas carrier, with the launch of two VentoFoils sails on its Ethylene carrier, Coral Patula. The sails, provided by Econowind, represent a significant step in the company’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint as it works towards achieving net-zero emissions […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports at SIBCON, Pacific International Lines announced shifting towards LNG dual-fuel for its upcoming container ships, with a focus on bio-methane as a sustainable energy source. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability said, “We all acknowledge that bio-methane is the next step forward. It’s unrealistic to try to liquefy bio-methane […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports Glander International Bunkering is expanding its LNG and bio-LNG bunkering infrastructure across Europe and Asia, driven by decarbonization regulations such as the EU Emissions Trading System and the upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulations. Mustafa El Zein, Glander’s New Fuels Advisor, noted that the big test for LNG as a bunker fuel […]
In Singapore, Reuters reports KPI OceanConnect, a global marine fuel trading company, announced plans to expand its biofuel bunkering operations from 70 to 120 ports worldwide by January 2025, driven by increasing demand as FuelEU Maritime regulations take effect. Despite the environmental benefits, Jesper Sorensen, KPI OceanConnect’s global head of alternative fuels and carbon markets […]
In Singapore, Reuters reports global marine fuel supplier Peninsula is expanding its operations in the Middle East, increasing its presence in conventional bunker fuel markets while also preparing to ramp up the supply of alternative fuels globally. At the Singapore International Bunkering Conference, Kenny MacLean, Peninsula’s chief operating officer, announced the company’s new supply operations […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference on October 9, CMA CGM’s Vice President of Bunkering and Energy Transition, Farid Trad, announced that the company is focusing on LNG as a preferred transitional fuel due to its scalability and years of use, while still keeping methanol as an option. Trad […]
