alternative fuel


Thursday, October 5, 2023
lng bunkering rotterdam
Shipping

DNV: LNG and Methanol-Fueled Pipeline Continues to Expand

The pipeline of ships ordered with alternative fuel options continues to expand with LNG and methanol leading the charge. A total of 21 LNG-fueled vessels were

October 5, 2023
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Fremantle Highway boat fire
Shipping

Marine Insurance Industry Faces Inflation Challenge

Global ocean hull premiums rose by 5.7% in 2022 due to increased activity, vessel values, and reduced market capacity, but change is on the horizon

September 19, 2023
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
The world's first methanol-powered containership Laura Maersk pictured during her naming ceremony.
Shipbuilding

Maersk Names World’s First Methanol-Powered Containership

The President of the EU Commission has named the world’s first methanol-powered containership during a naming ceremony at the Port of Copenhagen on

September 14, 2023
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Maersk's methanol-fueled feeder ship bunkers green methanol fuel in Singapore. Photo courtesy Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
Shipping

OCI to Double Green Methanol Production Capacity in United States

OCI Globa plans to double its green methanol production capacity to 400,000 metric tons to meet growing demand from high emissions industries such as road

September 13, 2023
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Rendering of the M/S NoGAPS ammonia-powered gas carrier. Image courtesy Breeze Ship Design.
Environment

Cost Gap between Ammonia and Conventional Fuel for Shipping Could Close by 2026, Study Finds

A new analysis from the Global Maritime Forum has found that the cost gap between operating ships on zero-emission ammonia and conventional fuel could be

August 31, 2023
Total Views: 1590

Monday, August 21, 2023
Maersk's first methanol-enabled container vessel is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2023. Maersk/Handout via REUTERS
Environment

Roundup: Shipowners, Ports Ramp Up Methanol-Fuel Projects

By Carman Chew and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Interest in methanol as an alternative fuel has grown in the shipping industry, which

August 21, 2023
Total Views: 1256

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Shipping emissions
Environment

Shipping’s Quest for Greener Fuel Runs Into Climate Complications

(Bloomberg) — What does going “green” actually mean? For the global shipping industry, it’s a potentially fraught question. Three-and-a-half years

August 15, 2023
Total Views: 1437

Gas carrier Kuapang taking on biofuel bunkers in the Port of Vlissingen
Environment

Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: Latest Successful Biofuel Trial in Green Fuel Supply Chain

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has announced its latest successful biofuel supply chain trial, part of a pilot to develop a

August 15, 2023
Total Views: 804

Thursday, August 3, 2023
Methanol-Fueled Ship Orders Surge in July
Shipbuilding

Methanol-Fueled Ship Orders Surge in July

A total of 62 alternative-fueled vessels were ordered in July, including a record number of methanol-fueled ships, according to the latest figures from DNV’s

August 3, 2023
Total Views: 1806

Monday, July 31, 2023
OCI Reaches Milestone Green Methanol Supply Deal with X-Press Feeders
Shipping

OCI Reaches Milestone Green Methanol Supply Deal with X-Press Feeders

OCI Global, a global producer of nitrogen, methanol and hydrogen, has announced an agreement with X-Press Feeders to supply the common feeder carrier with

July 31, 2023
Total Views: 965

Friday, July 14, 2023
MAN Reaches Milestone with Successful Test of Two-Stroke Ammonia Marine Engine
Shipping

MAN Reaches Milestone with Successful Test of Two-Stroke Ammonia Marine Engine

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first test of a two-stroke marine engine on ammonia fuel, marking a major milestone in the development of a

July 14, 2023
Total Views: 7033

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Port of Hamburg
Shipbuilding

Evergreen Orders 24 Methanol-Fueled Containerships for $5 Billion

Taiwanese shipping Line Evergreen Marine Corp has confirmed orders for 24 large methanol deal fuel containerships at shipyards in Japan and South Korea. All 24

July 11, 2023
Total Views: 1843

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Shipping

BP Backs New Fuel for Ships Made Using Everyday Garbage

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — BP Plc is investing in a California-based startup that will use uneaten food and other waste to make low emission fuel.

July 6, 2023
Total Views: 1948

Monday, June 26, 2023
Maersk Adds to Green Methanol-Fueled Orderbook
Shipbuilding

Maersk Adds to Green Methanol-Fueled Orderbook

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced an additional order for six mid-sized containerships equipped dual-fuel engines capable of operating on

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 2200

Friday, June 16, 2023
MSC Cruises in ‘Landmark’ Renewable LNG Agreement
Cruise Ships

MSC Cruises in ‘Landmark’ Renewable LNG Agreement

MSC Cruises and Nordic energy company Gasum have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the supply of synthetic e-LNG, a carbon

June 16, 2023
Total Views: 2029

Thursday, June 15, 2023
LNG TANKER - Sunrise
Shipping

MOL Joins Large-Scale Clean Hydrogen-Ammonia Project in Louisiana

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world’s top shipping companies, has become the latest shareholder in a proposed large-scale clean hydrogen-ammonia

June 15, 2023
Total Views: 1997

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden walks after speaking during a visit to the Port of Los Angeles, during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Environment

Biden Taps Energy Department to Find Climate-Friendly Alternatives for Jet and Shipping Fuels

(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration is marshaling the power of the Energy Department to find low-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based

May 24, 2023
Total Views: 1249

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
lng bunkering
Shipping

Platts Launches Tanker Freight Benchmark Incorporating Alternative Fuel

Platts, a prominent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, has announced the launch of new tanker rate price

May 16, 2023
Total Views: 732

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Aurora Class car carrier
Shipping

Höegh Autoliners Lines Up Green Ammonia Fuel Supply

Höegh Autoliners, a leading global roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping company, has announced a partnership with Norwegian green energy company North Ammonia on

May 11, 2023
Total Views: 952

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Stena Line Building New Class of Hybrid Freight Vessels for Irish Sea
Shipping

Stena Line Building New Class of Hybrid Freight Vessels for Irish Sea

Stena Line, a major ferry operator in Europe, has revealed plans to construct two new purpose-built roll-on/roll-off freight vessels for its growing

May 10, 2023
Total Views: 2179