Danish green hydrogen provider Everfuel has announced the production of the first hydrogen at Europe’s largest electrolyser, a 20 MW HySynergy facility in Fredericia, Denmark. Courtesy of Everfuel According to Everfuel, the hydrogen was produced from the first set of electrolyser stacks as part of the planned start-up and testing
IMO fails to adopt more ambitious 2050 target
The IMO failed to adopt a concrete shipping decarbonisation target for shipping this week following the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) meeting that ended earlier today. The support from the member countries for eliminating the industry’s emissions by 2050 and for setting interim targets to achieve this goal is
HMM readies order for methanol-powered newbuilds
South Korean shipping major HMM is preparing an order for new containerships powered by alternative fuels as part of its future growth strategy. The strategy was announced in July this year with HMM assigning $11.3 billion for future investments, including expansion of its eco-friendly ships from the current 820,000 TEU
Clarksons: 93 pct of car carrier newbuilds LNG capable, 23 pct ammonia/methanol ready
UECC’s PCTC Auto Advance under EcoTow by one of Svitzer’s tugs in the port of Southampton, UK. Photo: Svitzer Car carrier newbuild ordering has increased significantly in 2021 and 2022 on record markets and the resumption of owners’ fleet renewal programmes, including efforts to support manufacturers to become ‘green through
Canadian LNG project gets 40-year export license
Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has granted a 40-year export license to Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (LNG), a project proposed by the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG. Archive. Courtesy of Ksi Lisims LNG Ksi Lisims LNG (meaning ‘from the Nass River’ in the Nisga’a language) is a proposed 12-million-tonne-per-year natural
Nordic gas TSOs, offshore wind developers plan giant green hydrogen infrastructure project in Baltic Sea
The Finnish and Swedish gas transmission system operators (TSOs) Gasgrid Finland and Nordion Energi, and offshore wind developers OX2 and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have entered into an agreement to investigate the development of large-scale offshore hydrogen pipeline infrastructure connecting Finland, Sweden, and Central Europe by 2030. Image courtesy of
Lhyfe and Schaeffler enter multi-deal partnership, hydrogen included
German automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with French hydrogen producer Lhyfe that includes a technology partnership, green hydrogen, and a 15 MW industrial electrolysis plant in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Courtesy of Schaeffler The first part of the agreement is in regard to green hydrogen,
FFI and Azerbaijan exploring green hydrogen projects
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a subsidiary of Australian iron ore company Fortescue Metals Group, and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a framework agreement to jointly study and develop potential green hydrogen and renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan. The agreement aims to further strengthen the
Digitized, net zero ships at the core of Fincantieri’s new business strategy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has laid out its strategy for the upcoming period putting a major focus on building up its competencies in the construction of digital and net zero ships. The company’s 2023-2027 Business Plan aims to create greater synergies between the company’s cruise, defense, and specialized offshore shipbuilding units
Danish Power-to-X flagship project receives IPCEI funding
Ørsted-led Power-to-X project Green Fuels for Denmark has been awarded DKK 600 million (around $86 million) by the Danish Business Authority as part of Denmark’s participation in the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) programme. The project, which is being developed by Ørsted in partnership with leading off-takers in heavy