Marine Bunker
Zero-carbon ammonia for shipping faces cost, safety challenges
At one of the world's biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed the first transfer of ammonia from one vessel to another last month, a key test for its adoption as a marine fuel in the push for cleaner energy.
Technip Energies, Enerkem collaborate to advance waste-to-sustainable fuels, circular chemicals technology
Technip Energies and Enerkem Inc. have officially signed a Collaboration Agreement, solidifying their commitment to accelerate the deployment of Enerkem’s technology converting non-recyclable waste and residues into sustainable fuels and circular chemical products.
Ohmium announces collaboration with SwitcH2 BV and BW Offshore for floating green ammonia plant
Ohmium International announced that it signed a term sheet with SwitcH2 BV, a renewable energy joint venture with partners such as BW Offshore, a leading provider of offshore production solutions.
Singapore marine fuel sales down for second month in Sept., though biofuels climb
Sales of marine bunker fuel at Singapore eased for a second consecutive month in September, though marine biofuel sales surged to a fresh record high.
Global consortium pioneers ammonia cargo transfer between ships at Australian port
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Norway's Yara and Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation said they had jointly completed an ammonia cargo transfer operation in Australia that will pave the way for ammonia bunkering in the region.
Shipping industry outlines protocol to incentivize methane reduction
The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative has opened a new protocol for consultation to encourage methane reductions in shipping. The Methane Measurement Protocol is the first industrywide effort to establish a universal method for measuring methane.
KBR wins conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production by Samsung Heavy Industries
KBR has been awarded a conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world's largest shipbuilders in South Korea.
DNV awards Wallenius Wilhelmsen first B100 verification for biofuel insetting
DNV has awarded shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen its first biofuel insetting verification statement, recognizing the company’s use of B100 in a recent voyage.
Maersk says ocean shipping's zero-emissions push needs government support
The Alette Maersk was the first container vessel powered by low-carbon methanol fuel to cross the Pacific Ocean—a milestone in the shipping industry's effort to reduce its climate impact.
Viking Energy becomes the world's first ammonia-powered platform supply vessel
Shipowner Eidesvik Offshore and partners will make “Viking Energy” the world’s first ammonia-powered platform supply vessel. In 2026, the vessel will operate on ammonia for Equinor, reducing GHG emissions by 70% or more.
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- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
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