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NTU Singapore to develop technologies to extract hydrogen from liquid organic hydrogen carriers

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We are delighted to join the team as a member of this program which will lead to long-term CO 2 emission reductions in Singapore and contribute to global decarbonization by applying our proprietary technology, SPERA Hydrogen, using Methylcyclohexane (MCH) as LOHCs.

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Singapore considers Model S EV a high carbon emission vehicle based on fuel consumption and upstream power generation

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Channel NewsAsia recently reported on the case of a Tesla Model S owner in Singapore who, rather than receiving the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) rebate he expected of S$15,000 (US$10,841) was hit with a CEVS surcharge of S$15,000 for having high carbon emissions. Singapore revised CEVS bands.

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Sumitomo to develop ammonia-fueled bulker with Oshima, explore ammonia fuel business with Keppel

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In 2018, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. Since this March, jointly with external partners, Sumitomo Corporation has been examining the launch of an ammonia supply business to fuel ships in Singapore.

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Singapore MPA, DNV GL expand R&D partnership to include autonomous systems and intelligent shipping

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DNV GL and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote research and development (R&D) and innovation in the maritime industry. The new MOU also extends the duration of collaboration for another three years.

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus launches two truck platooning projects; Scania in Singapore, MAN and Schenker in Germany

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus companies have launched two truck platooning pilot projects: one, with Scania in Singapore ( earlier post ), the other with MAN and Schenker DB in Germany. In Singapore, in the world’s largest pilot project of this kind, Scania will be developing and testing a comprehensive platooning solution.

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Rio Tinto US Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel

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The change to renewable diesel brings an anticipated CO 2 equivalent reduction of up to 45,000 tonnes per year, comparable to eliminating the annual emissions of approximately 9,600 cars. The company estimates carbon emissions from the use of diesel in its mobile fleet and rail accounted for 13% of its Scope 1 & 2 emissions in 2022.

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Wärtsilä and PSA Marine collaborate on clean energy shipping

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The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore-based PSA Marine will collaborate in the co-creation of smart technologies for the marine sector. The Wärtsilä Acceleration Center in Singapore has played an important role in the IntelliTug project ( earlier post ), which is bringing an autonomously operated harbour tug concept to feasibility.

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