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FortisBC joins SEALNG to advance LNG as marine fuel

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SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition accelerating the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, welcomed Canadian LNG provider FortisBC to the growing coalition. FortisBC brings to the coalition nearly 50 years’ experience in LNG production in Western Canada.

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Hyundai Heavy demonstrates dual-fuel marine package with ME-GI engine and Hi-GAS supply

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Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, announced the successful completion of a full-scale demonstration test of a ME-GI dual-fuel MAN B&W two-stroke engines in combination with Hi-GAS.

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Cummins MerCrusier and Volkswagen Partner on Tier 3 Marine Diesels

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Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD), a supplier of marine propulsion solutions, and Volkswagen have formed a partnership to develop and supply marine engines. Commitments include the joint development of marine engines that will comply with the future Tier 3 emissions standard. and Mercury Marine.

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Siemens increases stake in ocean power specialist Marine Current Turbines to 45%

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Siemens is increasing its stake in Britain’s Marine Current Turbines Ltd. MCT), a maker of horizontal-axis marine current turbines, to 45%. Siemens had acquired a minor stake in MCT in February 2010, thereby entering the marine tidal current sector. Marine current turbines generate electricity by utilizing tidal current flows.

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Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo enter next phase of HERCULES research project on marine engines

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The overall vision of the program is to achieve sustainable and safe energy production from marine engines. Phase III of the HERCULES programme, HERCULES-C , aims at integrating several successful technologies in order to reduce emissions and optimize the efficiency and long-term reliability of marine engines.

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Topsoe enters agreement with Steeper Energy to introduce complete waste-to-biofuel solution

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The end-products include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marine biofuel, and renewable diesel from waste biomass. Steeper Energy was founded in 2011 and is backed by TOM Capital. Steeper recognizes Topsoe as a world leader in developing and implementing renewable refining technologies.

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Corvus Energy’s marine lithium polymer battery pack used in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat

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In 2011, Foss incorporated Corvus’ lithium polymer batteries into the Campbell Foss, introducing the next generation in energy and power storage solutions into the Tugboat industry. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Based in Richmond, B.C.

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