Tag: Germany

Oldendorff partners with University of Strathclyde for sustainable shipping research

September 11, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In Germany, Oldendorff Carriers announced a new partnership with the University of Strathclyde to establish a Glasgow-based research centre focused on developing innovative technologies for decarbonising the shipping industry. Oldendorff Carriers’ Director of Research & Development Dr.  Torsten  Barenthin said, “Frustrated by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff feels compelled to invest in […]

L&B places eco-friendly tankers order

September 11, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In Germany, Leonhardt & Blumberg locked in an order for four 49,500 dwt Chemical/Product Oil Tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International, with MB Shipbrokers handling the deal. Expanding on a previous two-tanker order from April, the company aims to boost its fleet with eco-friendly vessels. Designed by GSI, these ships come ready for Methanol Dual Fuel […]

Evonik inaugurates new biobased emollients plant in Germany

September 9, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Germany, specialty chemicals producer Evonik has brought a renewable emollients plant online in Steinau. The facility cost “double-digit million-euro[s]” and manufactures esters using an enzymatic process and vegetable oils as feedstock. The investment was made to keep pace with growing demand for sustainable emollients in cosmetics. Emollients are cosmetic oils and waxes that make […]

Amogy and HD KSOE join forces to propel ammonia power in shipping

September 5, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In Germany during the SMM trade fair in Hamburg, South Korea’s HD KSOE EcoPhin and U.S.-based Amogy announced a new partnership to advance ammonia-powered solutions in the maritime sector. This collaboration will focus on integrating HD KSOE EcoPhin’s eco-friendly propulsion systems with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power technology, aiming to provide a turn-key solution for the electrification […]

Hintco and Fertiglobe Sign Major Renewable Ammonia Deal

September 4, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In Germany, Hintco has signed a €397 million contract with Fertiglobe to supply 19,500 tons of renewable ammonia to Europe in 2027, with deliveries projected to reach 397,000 tons by 2033. The ammonia will be produced at Fertiglobe’s Egypt Green Hydrogen plant, powered by 273 MW of new renewable electricity, which is being built in […]

High standards: Volkwagen eyes hemp-based leather for car interiors

September 2, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Germany, Volkswagen has partnered with hemp materials startup Revoltech to use 100% biobased leather alternative for its interiors. Dubbed LOVR, Revoltech’s material is fully recyclable and compostable and could be deployed in Volkswagen models as soon as 2028. Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen’s Board Member for Technical Development, told Manufacturing Today India the car maker is […]

Designer creates microalgae material that stimulates plant growth

September 2, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Germany, designer Laura Bordini has created packaging from microalgae that stimulates plant growth when it ends up in the environment. Called “By Osmosis,” the concept illustrates how packaging can have a useful second life, creating a circular process. Bordini sources the microalgae biomass from a waste disposal center in Lindlar, Germany. The concept has […]

MAN Energy secures major order for methane-fueled engines amid shipping boom

August 29, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In Germany, MAN Energy Solutions announced New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu province, China, placed an order for twelve MAN Energy Solutions 8G95ME-GI gas injection Mk10.5 main engines. These advanced engines will power 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels for Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping. The ME-GI engines, recognized for their low methane slip and superior fuel […]

Hamburg starts building hydrogen infrastructure

August 25, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Germany, Hamburg News reported that the construction of the hydrogen industry network HH-WIN and the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) is underway after Robert Habeck, Germany’s Minister for Economics, handed over funding decisions on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) worth over $278 million on August 19. The report noted that both the […]

Topsoe to provide HydroFlex technology to German SAF and RD project

August 19, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN), to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg. HOLBORN is a successful oil refinery that supplies Hamburg and northern Germany with fuels and heating oil. The production will serve to address the […]

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