Tag: alternative fuels

During the 2021 GREEN4SEA Virtual Forum, speakers of Panel 9 discussed why operators to choose LPG as a fuel, acknowledging key advantages and barriers.

During the 2021 GREEN4SEA Virtual Forum, speakers of Panel 10, focused on the potential of ammonia as a fuel and its latest developments.

Although blue hydrogen (made from fossil fuels) is currently cheaper than ‘green’ hydrogen (made from solar or wind electricity), the situation should reverse by 2030, according to latest analysis by Bloomberg NEF.

Even though it may take a long road, LNG is becoming a much more attractive option and maybe the first step to the shipping decarbonization path, while BioLNG, synthetic LNG, carbon capture are all viable solutions with an already matured technology for reducing emissions, experts agreed in the latest GREEN4SEA Virtual Forum.

The path to lower CO2 emissions from ships will be better achieved through a fleet-based approach to efficiency requirements, according to a new analysis prepared for Danish Shipping by Dutch consultants CE Delft.

MOL has agreed with Mitsui E&S Machinery to begin joint study to introduce hydrogen fuel port cargo handling machineries.

Siemens Energy joined the Power-to-Fuel developer to produce eFuel and enable a reduction in carbon emissions from shipping. 

A trio of Japanese engine manufacturers joined forces in order to develop hydrogen fueled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels.

The Port of Rotterdam has joined German steel companies thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM in an investigation aiming to set up international supply chains for hydrogen. The initiative seeks to enhance Europe's efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and become climate-neutral by 2050. 

In an effort to boost ammonia use and reach a zero carbon future, Bureau Veritas (BV) released an ammonia-prepared notation and developed a rule note for ammonia as fuel.