In China, Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime. Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone by securing the...
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Finnair and DB Schenker agree 400 ton SAF purchase
In Finland, Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. By co-funding SAF with Finnair, DB Schenker receives a verified scope 3 emissions reduction certificate, proving its contribution...
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World Shipping Council research shows price gap between fossil and renewable fuels major hurdle
In Belgium, the World Shipping Council (WSC) released new research that shows both renewable-capable vessels and renewable fuels could be available to meet EU 2030 targets, but that the price gap between fossil and renewable fuels is the major barrier to making decarbonization a reality. The first “WSC EU Shipping Decarbonisation Report – Can the...
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MojiaBio develops $33.5M Sustainable Biomanufacturing Technology Platform
In Singapore, MojiaBio will be developing an SGD 44.8 million state-of-the-art Sustainable Biomanufacturing Technology Platform (SBTP) with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). By integrating advanced synthetic biology and bioprocessing innovations, the SBTP aims to position Singapore as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy and net-zero future. Unlike...
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Researchers show ADBA model describes interactions between algae and bacteria in AD
In China, microalgae have emerged as a promising solution for wastewater treatment and biofuel production due to their high metabolic efficiency and ability to utilize nutrients. However, large-scale algal cultivation faces challenges such as high production costs and the need for freshwater. A new study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts presents a...
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U.S. Rep. Feenstra introduces bill to compare costs for federal fleet with EV vs E85
In Washington, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, which would direct the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office and U.S. Secretary of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of replacing the entire federal gasoline-powered vehicle fleet with either electric vehicles or E-85 capable flex fuel...
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Korean shipbuilders plot green course
In the UK, The Guru reports Korean shipbuilders HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Samho, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Heavy Industries, and shipping firms HMM, Hyundai Glovis, and Pan Ocean met at the University of Strathclyde’s Power Networks Demonstration Center to advance maritime decarbonization efforts, share carbon-neutral strategies, and align on projects to cut emissions—part of...
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Titan Clean Fuels and MOL first to bunker bio-LNG with fossil-based LNG
In the Netherlands, Titan Clean Fuels and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have completed the first LNG and liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) bunkering operation of a new multi-delivery contract for MOL’s vehicle carrier fleet. On March 16, Titan’s Alice Cosulich LNG bunkering vessel delivered 500 tons of bio-LNG and 400 tons of conventional LNG to the Celeste Ace...
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Renewable diesel bus trial launched in Japan
In Japan, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. Meitetsu Bus Co., Ltd. and Meitetsu Area Partners Co., Ltd. will begin a public road demonstration using Idemitsu Renewable Diesel, a biofuel that has a CO2 reduction rate of 80% or more and a CO2 reduction rate of 100% associated with the combustion of diesel, as an alternative to...
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Pilot becomes first to offer retail B99 biodiesel for commercial fleets
In Tennessee, in recognition of National Biodiesel Day, March 18, 2025, Pilot is celebrating the installation of the country’s first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. This effort was made possible through collaboration with PepsiCo and ADM highlighting the importance of partnerships to help drive sustainability goals in the...