In South Korea, SK Energy has successfully exported Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Europe, marking a first for a Korean refiner. This milestone comes just four months after the company commenced commercial production, completing a global value chain for SAF. SK Energy began commercial production of SAF in September last year, utilizing Co-Processing technology. This […]
In South Korea, Chosun reports China’s dominance in global shipbuilding is driving a surge in demand for advanced Korean ship engines, solidifying South Korea’s technological edge in the maritime sector. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, a leader in large and eco-friendly ship engine production, exported 80 large engines and 250 medium-sized engines to China in 2024, […]
In South Korea, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction has secured Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register for its innovative 88,000 cubic meter very large ammonia carrier, the company announced. HJSC is leveraging its expertise in LNG dual-fuel and methanol-powered vessels. The design features a Type-A tank design made from low-temperature steel to minimize the occurrence of […]
In South Korea, designer Hyunbin Kim has created a music box made out of used coffee grounds. Dubbed Snowie, the holiday-themed music box features a base made out of the compostable waste material, as well as an aluminum top and hat spring that serves as a winding mechanism. Once inserted and wound, Snowie plays Christmas […]
In South Korea, Chosun newspaper reports Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a construction contract for three ultra-large carriers worth 742.2 billion won with an Asian shipowner. The ships are scheduled to be delivered to the shipowner by December 2027. Including this contract, Samsung Heavy Industries’ cumulative order amount for this year is approximately $7.3 billion […]
In South Korea, researchers at Chungnam National University, South Korea, have discovered how copper-zinc electrodes adapt and stabilize during electrochemical CO₂ reduction. This groundbreaking study led by Professor Youngku Sohn reveals that CuZn electrodes outperform single-metal alternatives, producing valuable hydrocarbons while maintaining efficiency over multiple recycling cycles. These insights could revolutionize carbon capture and conversion […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HJ Shipbuilding & Construction signed a $429 million contract with a European shipowner to build four 7,900 TEU methanol-ready containerships, each 272 meters long, at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, with deliveries starting in 2026. The ships, designed for speed and sustainability, will feature scrubbers to meet International Maritime […]
In South Korea, Gyeonggi LPG Sales Association, Korea DME Association, Dawon F&C, and Biofriends Co., Ltd. held a business agreement ceremony at Biofriends Co., Ltd. DME Plant 2 for a demonstration pilot supply project for LPG-12%DME mixed raw material to enter the aerosol and domestic LPG fuel market. Through this agreement, the existing aerosol market […]
In South Korea, an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A recent study by researchers at the Center for Bio-based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, presents a promising approach […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports HMM, South Korea’s leading carrier, is set to install onboard carbon capture and storage systems on vessels too young to scrap, a move revealed by HMM director Kim Min-kang at a recent eco-friendly shipping seminar. Director Kim noted that even when new ships equipped with LNG or methanol dual-fuel […]
