In Japan, on September 4, 2024, the Hydrogen Engine R&D Centre, established by JPNH₂YDRO—a joint venture between CMB.TECH, TSUNEISHI Facilities & Craft, and Kambara Kisen—officially opened in Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama City to advance the development of hydrogen-powered engines for maritime shipping. Equipped with an engine test bench and a hydrogen fueling station, the centre aims to […]
In New York, LNG Prime reports Japan’s K Line took delivery of its newest LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier, the Nereus Highway, built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. This delivery marks a significant step for K Line, which ordered the 7,000-ceu vessel in 2021 as part of its broader initiative to reduce emissions. The […]
In Japan, Kyodo News reported that Toyota Motor and BMW will expand their tie-up in operations of fuel cell vehicles in a bid to increase the competitiveness of their hydrogen-powered cars. Under the extended partnership due to be announced on September 5, Toyota will provide key components such as hydrogen tanks to BMW, which in […]
In Japan, Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins announced a strategic agreement to develop the Dual Fuel Program (DF), aimed at retrofitting the 830E and 930E diesel trucks with ethanol-diesel dual fuel capable engines. This innovative program is a significant step forward in supporting Vale’s 2030 carbon reduction roadmap and demonstrates the commitment of all three companies […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and MOL Sunflower announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure from local dairy farms in Hamanaka town, Hokkaido. “Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is currently being used as a low-carbon fuel alternative to […]
In Japan, melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a recent study, researchers from Japan investigated the chemical decomposition of melanin derived from cuttlefish ink and showcased its application in the synthesis of biopolymer […]
In Japan, NYK Line announced ClassNK is set to award the world’s first “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” accreditation to an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier, under development by a consortium including Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and Nihon Shipyard. This certification marks a significant advancement in the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel, a crucial […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower launched a study to explore using biomethane from dairy farm manure as an alternative to liquefied natural gas in factories and vessels. This study, centered in the dairy-rich region of Hamanaka, Hokkaido, will assess whether biomethane can be […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and MOL Sunflower Ltd. recently announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure from local dairy farms in Hamanaka town, Hokkaido where is thriving with dairy farming. Liquefied […]
In Japan, DENSO Corporation and JERA announced that they will jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines SOEC with waste heat utilization and conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station. JERA, under its JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050 objective, is taking on the challenge of building a hydrogen and ammonia supply […]
