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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Stock photo of an lng carrier at sunset
Shipping

How Shipping More US Gas to Europe Helped Fuel C02 Pollution

Nov 8 (Reuters) – Carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. liquefied natural gas facilities have jumped to 18 million tons per year, up 81% since

November 8, 2023
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Friday, October 13, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his visit in Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 20, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Energy

Biden Awards $7 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs in 16 States

By Valerie Volcovici and Jarrett Renshaw Oct 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will announce in Philadelphia on Friday the recipients of $7

October 13, 2023
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Aerial top view of a containership underway
Engineering News

Maritime Industry Explores Nuclear Power for Ships as Technology Opens up

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) – The maritime industry is exploring whether nuclear fuel can be used to power commercial ships as advancements in

September 19, 2023
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Monday, September 18, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships in Europe

(Bloomberg) — Ships carrying everything from consumer goods to food and fuel in and out of the European Union will soon face hefty emissions bills. The

September 18, 2023
Total Views: 4284

Thursday, September 14, 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
Shipping

Maersk Sets up Green Methanol Fuel Company

COPENHAGEN, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Maersk has teamed up with its majority owner to form a new company to produce “green

September 14, 2023
Total Views: 1114

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Shipping

Major Retailers Launch Zero-Emission Shipping Tender

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) has launched a tender inviting shipping lines to bid on the transportation of containers on ships powered by

September 13, 2023
Total Views: 1197

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Bibby Marine eSOV. Photo courtesy of Bibby Marine.
Shipbuilding

Bibby Marine Set to Lead Construction of World’s First eSOV

A consortium led by Bibby Marine was awarded funding via the UK government’s Zero Emission Vessel Infrastructure (ZEVI) toward building the world’s

September 12, 2023
Total Views: 1842

Friday, August 25, 2023
Ammonia Gas Abatement System demonstration facility. Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi.
Engineering News

Mitsubishi Set to Demonstrate Ammonia Fuel Handling System for Ships

Mitsubishi Shipping Co. has begun demonstrating an ammonia handling system to help aid the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. The Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and

August 25, 2023
Total Views: 1134

Thursday, August 24, 2023
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Port of Los Angeles Recognizes Shipping Companies Efforts to Reduce Emissions by Slowing Down

The Port of Los Angeles celebrated the work of over two dozen shipping companies for taking part in the Vessel Speed Reduction Program (VSRP).  The VSRP is a

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 4626

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Shipping Industry’s Growing Interest in Methanol Bunkering – LIST
Energy

The Shipping Industry’s Growing Interest in Methanol Bunkering – LIST

SINGAPORE, June 13 (Reuters) – Denmark’s Maersk said on Monday it has secured fuel for the world’s first container vessel able to run on

June 13, 2023
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Aerial photo of a container terminal at the port of long beach
Ports

Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminals Go Green

LOS ANGELES, June 8 (Reuters) – Unions hope a $30 million grant to electrify tractors in a Long Beach, California, port terminal’s final push to

June 8, 2023
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Biden Taps Energy Department to Find Climate-Friendly Alternatives for Jet and Shipping Fuels
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
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Vineyard Wind Turns to Bubbles to Reduce Noise from Offshore Wind Construction
Energy

Vineyard Wind Turns to Bubbles to Reduce Noise from Offshore Wind Construction

Vineyard Wind announced a program to test deploying an innovative bubble curtain to help reduce noise pollution during offshore wind foundation installation.

May 15, 2023
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Monday, April 10, 2023
ONE Launches ‘Eco Calculator’ for Measuring CO2 Emissions
Environment

ONE Launches ‘Eco Calculator’ for Measuring CO2 Emissions

Japanese shipping line Ocean Network Express has a launched a “eco calculator” to help customers measure the full life cycle of carbon dioxide

April 10, 2023
Total Views: 1025

Sunday, September 4, 2022
Marco Polo Container-ship lighthouse
Environment

CMA CGM Launches 1.5 Billion Euro Energy Transition Fund

by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) – French transport giant CMA CGM is creating a five-year investment fund of 1.5 billion euros ($1.5 billion) aimed at

September 4, 2022
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Shipping

Congressmen Introduce Bill to Eliminate Carbon Emissions from Ships Calling in U.S.

With the IMO yet to finalize its climate change strategy, two Congressmen from California have introduced a bill seeking to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

July 12, 2022
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
U.S. Navy Climate Plan Aims to Cut Emissions and Move to Low-Carbon Fuels
Defense

U.S. Navy Climate Plan Aims to Cut Emissions and Move to Low-Carbon Fuels

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy released on Tuesday a climate strategy that aims to make the force more resilient to

May 24, 2022
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Saturday, May 14, 2022
Emissions From London Rubbish Will Be Buried Under Norwegian North Sea
Offshore

Emissions From London Rubbish Will Be Buried Under Norwegian North Sea

By Stephen Treloar (Bloomberg) –Carbon dioxide emissions generated by burning waste at incineration plants in London will be stored thousands of

May 14, 2022
Total Views: 1916

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Set to Launch in San Francisco Bay
Environment

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Set to Launch in San Francisco Bay

By Matt McKnight BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 21 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Bay will soon have a new fossil fuel-free ferry floating in its

April 21, 2022
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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
MHI to Build LCO2 Test Ship for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects
Shipbuilding

MHI to Build LCO2 Test Ship for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced plans to construct a first-of-its kind ship to demonstrate the transportation of liquefied carbon dioxide

February 2, 2022
Total Views: 1094
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