Tag: Denmark

Danish-German talks brighten prospects for North Sea Energy Island

Danish-German talks brighten prospects for North Sea Energy Island

August 22, 2024 |

In Denmark, after disappointing breakdowns in negotiations with Belgium, Danish Shipping has turned its hopes towards Germany to advance the North Sea Energy Island project, a crucial initiative for producing green electricity essential for the maritime industry’s shift towards green fuels. Anne H. Steffensen, CEO of Danish Shipping, remains optimistic about forging a sustainable agreement […]

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Study shows retrofitting liquid-absorption-based carbon capture and storage system on a Suezmax tanker

Study shows retrofitting liquid-absorption-based carbon capture and storage system on a Suezmax tanker

August 20, 2024 |

In Denmark, a joint study by TMS Tankers Ltd and DNV explored the feasibility of retrofitting a liquid-absorption-based carbon capture and storage system on a Suezmax tanker. The study revealed complex system interdependencies and yielded valuable insights. study explored how on-board carbon capture and storage (OCCS) technology could be deployed on an existing ship at […]

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Topsoe chosen as technology provider for HOLBORN’s Hamburg renewable fuels refinery

Topsoe chosen as technology provider for HOLBORN’s Hamburg renewable fuels refinery

August 16, 2024 |

In Denmark, Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie, to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg.  Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said: “To support the energy transition, we need a cleaner long-distance transportation sector. A key step in securing this […]

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Topsoe to equip Hamburg refinery for 220,000 tons of renewable fuels by 2027

Topsoe to equip Hamburg refinery for 220,000 tons of renewable fuels by 2027

August 15, 2024 |

In Denmark, Topsoe announced it has been selected to provide its HydroFlex technology for HOLBORN’s Hamburg refinery, which aims to produce 220,000 tons of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2027. This facility will leverage waste and residue feedstocks to meet the growing demand for low-carbon fuels, solidifying Topsoe’s role in advancing global […]

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Maersk chooses mix of methanol and liquified gas dual-fuel propulsion systems

Maersk chooses mix of methanol and liquified gas dual-fuel propulsion systems

August 8, 2024 |

In Denmark, Maersk announced their fleet renewal program continuation with the signing of newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for 50-60 dual-fuel vessels capable of running on methanol or liquified bio-methane, totaling 800,000 TEU. The exact allocation of propulsion technologies will be determined based on future regulatory requirements and the availability of green fuels. This approach […]

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Global Shipping Faces Severe Disruptions Amid Red Sea Crisis

Global Shipping Faces Severe Disruptions Amid Red Sea Crisis

July 18, 2024 |

In Denmark, Maersk reports the global shipping industry will grapple with significant challenges in the next few months due to the ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea. Extended travel times and logistical bottlenecks across the world are due to several factors. First, congestion at key Asian ports is causing widespread delays and chokepoints, disrupting the […]

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Denmark approves certification scheme for PtX producers

Denmark approves certification scheme for PtX producers

July 12, 2024 |

In Germany, PV Magazine reported that the Danish Energy Agency has pre-approved a certification scheme to allow PtX producers in Denmark to certify green fuels. PtX, also known as green hydrogen or electrofuels, involves using electricity to produce hydrogen. EU legislation requires these fuels to be certified in order to be described as “green.” The […]

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Mölnlycke Health Care and Scan Global Logistics agree to ocean biofuel logistics

Mölnlycke Health Care and Scan Global Logistics agree to ocean biofuel logistics

July 10, 2024 |

In Denmark, Mölnlycke Health Care and Scan Global Logistics (SGL), have entered an agreement for the purchase and deployment of ocean biofuel covering trade lanes from Asia to Europe to further reduce carbon emissions. This decision supports the global MedTech company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reaching Net Zero by 2050 at […]

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Danish researchers develop technique to monitor ethanol production contamination

Danish researchers develop technique to monitor ethanol production contamination

July 8, 2024 |

In Denmark, a new technique to monitor contamination in bioethanol production could increase revenue by more than $1.6 billion and reduce CO2 emissions by 2 million tons. For the first time ever, researchers at The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) have investigated the contaminant population from the sugarcane bioethanol production process at […]

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Danish researchers develop bioplastic from barley starch and sugarbeet waste

Danish researchers develop bioplastic from barley starch and sugarbeet waste

July 2, 2024 |

In Denmark, a biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fiber from sugarbeet waste sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen – a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature. In the long term, the researchers hope that their invention can help put the brakes […]

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