Tag: South Korea

South Korean researchers present biobased plastic biodegradability with torrefaction

November 26, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

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 […]

HMM moves to capture carbon on box ships stuck in the fleet

November 13, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

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 […]

Hanwha Ocean teams Up with GCMD to propel green shipping

October 26, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In South Korea, shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean and the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization announced a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing low- and zero-carbon solutions in the maritime sector. The collaboration will focus on alternative fuels, energy efficiency technologies, and onboard carbon capture, marking GCMD’s first partnership with a South Korean shipbuilder. The alliance […]

Hyundai’s high-pressure ammonia engine approved by class societies

October 17, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully developed the world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine, the ‘H22CDF-LA,’ receiving key certifications from major global classification societies. The engine, designed to run on carbon-free ammonia, was tested from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at HD HHI’s Engine Techno Center in Ulsan, South […]

Hyundai’s new tech makes ammonia ships safer with smarts

September 26, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In Florida, The Maritime Executive reports South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, in collaboration with American Bureau of Shipping, unveiled autonomous safety technology to enhance crew safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels by reducing human presence in hazardous areas through remote propulsion control and automated monitoring systems. The new “Unmanned Engine Room” concept addresses the inherent dangers of […]

HD Hyundai Marine gets all clear from DNV on carbon capture retrofit

September 19, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HD Hyundai Marine Solution, along with several affiliated South Korean companies, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its onboard carbon capture and storage retrofit design. The joint industry project tested the technology on a 15,000 TEU ultra-large containership running on liquefied natural gas. The system […]

SK Energy to open Korea’s first SAF plant

September 11, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reports SK Energy will launch the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel production line next month using a co-processing method that blends bio-materials like used cooking oil with petroleum, addressing rising global demand for cleaner aviation fuel and stricter regulations. This method allows SAF production without significant changes to […]

HMM to Invest KRW 14.4 Trillion in Green Shipping by 2030

September 10, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In South Korea, HMM announced plans to invest KRW 14.4 trillion into sustainable initiatives by 2030 as part of its strategy to become a global leader in eco-friendly shipping. This investment will focus on acquiring 70 low-carbon vessels, designed to meet global environmental regulations and drive the company’s transition towards carbon neutrality by 2045. These […]

Plagen and partners plans to develop commercial-scale green methanol site in Korea

September 6, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Plagen, a producer of green hydrogen and green methanol from biogenic waste, has signed an investment agreement with Taebaek City in South Korea’s Gangwon province and eight other companies for the development of a commercial-scale green methanol plant. The new project is expected to eventually cover 20% of the […]

South Korea and Plagen ink deal for Taebaek green methanol project

September 3, 2024 | Jim Kendrick

In South Korea, Renewable Energy Magazine reports in Taebaek City, South Korea, Plagen and eight other companies signed an agreement to establish the country’s first commercial-scale green methanol plant, set to begin construction in late 2025, using locally sourced forest residues as feedstock to revitalize the region’s economy and reduce carbon emissions. The plant, which […]

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