In Taiwan, Focus Taiwan reports researchers led by National Taiwan University have developed a new technique using micro-reactors and a helix wire separator that helps purify biodiesel from wastewater during the production process, achieving more than 91% purity. The system can allow for biodiesel to be produced from used cooking oil at an street vendor […]
In Taiwan, Mandarin Airlines reached an important milestone in its partnership with ATR by completing the ferry flight of its ATR 72-600 using a blend of 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the first leg of the journey between Toulouse and Taipei. This newly delivered ATR 72-600 will join a fleet of 11 aircraft to provide essential connectivity across Taiwan, mainly from Taipei […]
In Switzerland, WinGD will provide XDFM dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over 30 container vessels to be built for a major Taiwanese container ship operator. As well as indicating the competitiveness of WinGD’s methanol concept, the contract highlights the immediate impact of IMO’s Net Zero Framework and GHG Fuel Intensity (GFI) Standard […]
In Taiwan, EVA Air announced the signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This strategic move reaffirms EVA Air’s unwavering commitment to sustainability by expanding its […]
In Taiwan, the national oil company CPC expects to begin producing sustainable aviation fuel by Q2 next year with its Taoyuan refinery is undergoing equipment upgrades and replacements to prepare for production. If demand takes off for SAF, it could begin producing it at its Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung to supply the Kaohsiung International Airport. […]
In South Korea, Global Economics reports Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine is considering ordering eleven 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships from South Korean and Chinese shipyards, with each vessel priced at over $250 million, bringing the total investment to $2.75 billion, according to reporting by LNG Prime on the 22nd. The move marks a shift from […]
In Taiwan, students Chia-Ying Chiang and Shao-Yu Lin have created wave-dissipating blocks using oyster shells and c-slurry. Such blocks are used to minimize damage to beaches and beachfront properties, but are usually made from concrete and cement—materials that have a poor carbon-emissions footprint and are unsuitable for marine life. In addition to using natural materials, […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has placed an order for eight dual-fuel containerships, each capable of running on methanol, to be built by South Korean shipbuilders Samsung Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Samho. The ships, scheduled to carry up to 16,000 TEUs, come at a combined cost of USD 1.6 billion, […]
In Taiwan, Taipei Times reports Seawool, a fabric made from discarded oyster shells and recycled plastic, is generating NT$200 million annually and gaining popularity among sustainable fashion brands in Europe and the US. Known for its temperature-regulating properties and wool-like texture, Seawool has become a sought-after material for outdoor and eco-conscious clothing lines. Developed by […]
In Taiwan, Dimerco Express Group teamed with Acer and Cathay Cargo to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Dimerco’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of logistics, this agreement will support the adoption of SAF on Cathay Cargo’s flights starting in 2024. “We […]
