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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Germany, BMW M has clinched the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award for its innovative “Visionary Materials Seat,” crafted from secondary raw and plant-based materials, including bio-based leather alternatives. The seat exemplifies BMW M’s commitment to sustainability without compromising the luxury and performance synonymous with its brand. This design significantly reduces the CO2 footprint by 90%, […]
In Germany, Offshore Energy reports German shipyard Meyer Werft has successfully floated out Disney Treasure, the second LNG-powered cruise ship for Disney Cruise Line. The vessel, featuring 1,240 cabins and a size of 144,000 GT, has left the building dock and is now berthed in the shipyard’s harbor. The final interior outfitting of the ship […]
In Germany, researchers at Fraunhofer UMSICHT, in collaboration with Ruhr University Bochum, developed a new carbon-based bipolar plate, presenting a cost-effective alternative to titanium for PEM electrolysis without compromising on performance. This innovative plate consists of a thermoplastic polymer-bound carbon matrix with conductive additives such as soot and graphite, produced through a powder-to-roll process. The […]
In Germany, Der Spiegel reports The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has raised concerns about the environmental benefits of HVO100 biodiesel, countering the positive stance of Transport Minister Volker Wissing. While Wissing promotes HVO100, derived from used cooking oil, as a high-quality and sustainable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, the UBA disagrees. The […]
In Germany, in order to achieve its goal of decarbonizing raw material flows, the chemical industries must cover their carbon requirements from sustainable sources. The direct capture of CO2 from the air has hardly played a role so far – mainly due to the high investment and operating costs. The partners in the “Air2Chem” project […]
In Germany, Clariant and OMV announced their intended collaboration for the supply of ethylene with a lower carbon footprint. In response to increasing consumer demand for more sustainable options, and with a particular focus on Europe, this partnership will help both companies meet their sustainability targets and deliver on the carbon reduction strategies of their […]
In Germany, at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam, Uniper has become the first shipper to start using the BioLNG production capacity to convert biomethane into BioLNG. The BioLNG produced at the Gate terminal is certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. The underlying commodity is biogas produced in one of the EU […]
