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VanadiumCorp beginning work on next-generation vanadium redox flow batteries for ships

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announced that commercial development work has commenced for the first phase of key design and engineering of next-generation vanadium redox flow-battery systems (VRFB Battery) for marine propulsion applications. VanadiumCorp Resource Inc.

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The Metals Company contracts CSIRO-led consortium to develop environmental monitoring and management plan for deep-sea nodule collection

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Last year our subsidiary, NORI, completed environmental baseline studies in partnership with leading marine research institutions. The Metals Company (TMC) announced that its Australian subsidiary, The Metals Company Australia Pty Ltd., Deep sea mining remains controversial. Earlier post.).

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HAV Hydrogen to introduce deck-based containerized, modular H2 system for ships

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HAV Hydrogen, a system integrator for marine fuel cell solutions, is set to launch a deck-based containerized hydrogen energy system for ships in order to fast-track the commercial use of hydrogen as ship fuel. Earlier post.) —Kristian Osnes.

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DOE issues RFI on renewable fuel scale-up and demonstration

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The RFI, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Fuel Scale-Up and Demonstration,” ( DE-FOA-0002615 ) seeks input from biofuels producers and technology developers about their readiness to scale process technologies to pilot- and demonstration-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and renewable marine fuels.

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DEME and partners developing HYPORT DUQM, a large-scale green hydrogen project in Oman

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The feasibility phase will be followed by the detailed design and engineering, further project development and finalization of offtake routes and financing. A Final Investment Decision for the commercial scale demonstration project is expected during 2021.

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Haldor Topsoe and Aquamarine enter MoU for green ammonia facility based on SOEC electrolysis

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The produced ammonia can be used as a green marine fuel or as fertilizer. —Amy Hebert, Chief Commercial Officer, Topsoe. We are delighted to be working with Haldor Topsoe toward the commercial application on its cutting edge SOEC technology to bring green products to market as part of the global move toward decarbonization.

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Shipping sector proposes US$5 billion R&D program over 10 years to cut emissions

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The 2050 target will require a carbon efficiency improvement of up to 90%, which is incompatible with a continued long-term use of fossil fuels by commercial shipping. The shipping industry’s proposal will be discussed by governments in London at the next meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee in March 2020.

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