In Singapore, the 2024 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey, released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, highlights strong regional support for national carbon taxes and rising concerns about climate change and food insecurity. Conducted between July and August, the survey found that 7 in 10 respondents back a carbon tax, with 90% willing to bear the […]
In Australia, Baird Maritime reports Singapore-based X-Press Feeders took delivery of “Eco Zephyr”, the final vessel in a four-ship series powered by methanol. The ceremony took place at Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s facilities in China. The “Eco Zephyr” joins its sister ships, “Eco Maestro”, “Eco Levant”, and “Eco Ponente”, which were delivered earlier this year. Each […]
In Singapore, Anaergia Singapore was chosen to design and construct a biogas plant on Jeju Island, South Korea, with a project valued at C$25 million. The facility will utilize Anaergia’s Omnivore™ anaerobic digestion technology to process 50,000 tons of organic waste annually, sourced from local slaughterhouses, citrus juice plants, and food production facilities. This technology […]
In Singapore, Musim Mas announced its inaugural Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable business practices. Partnering with Rabobank as sustainability coordinator and HSBC as other lender, the Musim Mas Group’s marketing arm, Inter-Continental Oils & Fats Pte. Ltd., and its Spain and Italy Biofuel entities will convert its […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has released a pivotal guidebook on ammonia bunkering operations, aiming to enhance safety and competency in the maritime industry as it transitions to using ammonia as a marine fuel. Published on August 21, 2024, the guidebook offers a detailed competency framework derived from GCMD’s […]
In Singapore, food giant Ajinomoto has introduced mooncakes and ice cream sandwiches featuring proteins produced using fermentation and carbon dioxide as feedstock. Dubbed Solein, the proteins are manufactured by Solar Foods and replace dairy in the Traditional Flowering Mooncakes and Ice Cream Sandwiches. Ajinomoto plans to sell the two products for a limited time under […]
In Singapore, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplied its first B100 biofuel bunker on August 5 in Singapore, marking a significant expansion in its low-carbon fuels offer as it supports the decarbonization goals of global shipping. TotalEnergies Marine Fuels used an IMO Type II chemical bunker tanker, MAPLE, owned by Global Energy Group, to transfer 700 metric […]
In Singapore, Seatrium Limited and Nanyang Technological University have launched the Seatrium New Energy Laboratory in Singapore, focusing on advancing sustainable energy solutions for the Offshore and Marine sector. The partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to address critical challenges in maritime decarbonization, offshore renewables, and digitalization. The lab will explore innovative technologies, […]
In Singapore, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered 700 metric tons of 100% Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester in Singapore to Hyundai Glovis’ vessel, Glovis Cosmos. This is the first time TotalEnergies has supplied a biofuel bunker composed entirely of UCOME, a second-generation, waste-based fuel sourced in Southeast Asia and certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping, part of Swire Group, has completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service. MV Suva Chief, a containership on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in Hong Kong with sustainable B24 biofuel, a blend of sustainable biodiesel of waste […]
