In the UK, Rivera Maritime Media reports at the ABS Sustainability Summit in Hamburg, Germany, Navigator Gas CEO Mads Peter Zacho made a bold call for the shipping industry to accelerate its transition to low- and zero-carbon fuels, emphasizing the need for a carbon levy on bunker fuel. Zacho’s keynote address highlighted the urgency of […]
In the UK, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is helping to decarbonize fertilizer production and power generation in Uzbekistan by financing a pilot renewable hydrogen facility. The entity said that the facility will consist of a 20 MW electrolyzer and a greenfield 52 MW wind power plant. The EBRD is […]
In the UK, on May 31, 2023, Ofgem opened an investigation into whether Drax Power Limited was in breach of annual profiling reporting requirements relating to the Renewables Obligations (“RO”) scheme and other related matters. The investigation focussed on the data governance and controls Drax had in place to inform its reporting of profiling data […]
In the UK, PuriFire Energy has successfully closed a $3.5 million seed round investment led by HICO Investment Group with participation from Bulnes Capital, R&R Investments and Abhishek Desai. In 2019, Dr Matthew Pearce founded PuriFire, a climate-based startup based in Cambridge, UK. PuriFire aims to commercialise Dr Pearce’s early research into hydrothermal treatment technologies […]
In the UK, researchers at the University of Liverpool have achieved a significant milestone in the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable fuels and chemicals, marking an important step towards a sustainable net-zero economy. In a paper published in the journal Chem, the team reports a pioneering plasma-catalytic process for the hydrogenation of CO2 […]
In the UK, Anemoi Marine Technologies has partnered with Finnish maritime software giant NAPA to integrate weather routing and voyage optimization tools on Anemoi’s rotor sail equipped ships. Through NAPA’s decision support tools, ship operators can tailor their navigation routes to effectively utilize Anemoi’s wind-assisted propulsion technology, considering both weather conditions and operational requirements. The […]
In the UK, as Formula 1 drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix from the 2025 season. As part of the deal, Aggreko will become an […]
In the UK, Drax Group has decided to switch to the 100% renewable fuel as part of its ongoing program to reduce its carbon footprint. DB Cargo UK, currently transports around 4.5 million tons of biomass pellets to Drax Power Station each year, operating around 60 trains a week – approximately 3,000 trains a year […]
In the UK, Stolt Tankers announced its barge, the Stolt Main, was bunkered entirely with HVO100, supplied by GoodFuels. This milestone, achieved last week, represents a substantial shift from the barge’s previous fuel blend, HVO20, which had already cut its carbon emissions by 18%. HVO100, a synthetic diesel made from processed vegetable oils or animal […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports the International Maritime Organization granted consultative status to the Methanol Institute, empowering the trade association to offer expertise directly in IMO’s regulatory discussions. With this status, MI can now attend and contribute to IMO meetings, participating actively in shaping the industry’s approach to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The […]
