Environment, Mariner and Renewable

Bureau Veritas awards AiP to HELION marine fuel cell system

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Bureau Veritas has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Alstom subsidiary HELION for its marine fuel cell system, the FC-RACK Marine. The marine fuel cell system uses a double envelope enclosure that enables the system to be perfectly sealed in a saline environment. HyDrOMer hybrid hydrogen dredger. Copyright: PIRIOU.

Mariner

Mariner Fuel Hydrogen Maintenance

Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

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APRIL 4, 2020

Ships with the battery system can use renewable energy sources to charge the SCiB while at sea, allowing the system to power on-board equipment while the ship is at anchor and to provide power when entering or leaving port.

Mariner

Mariner Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries

Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

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MAY 20, 2023

Delivery fleets, marine vessels, recreational vehicles, renewable energy storage, and construction equipment all use this standard. Germany-based Liacon, one of Europe’s largest battery manufacturers, has released a new, more versatile lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that can replace all Group 31 lead-acid units.

Lead Acid

Lead Acid Batteries Battery Energy Storage

Neste Oil’s 100% renewable diesel to be tested for the first time in marine use

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Neste Oil, the Port of Rotterdam, and the Rotterdam Climate Initiative have launched a trial in which a Port Authority patrol boat will run for an extended period on Neste Oil’s NExBTL renewable diesel. This will be the first time that NExBTL renewable diesel has been used in a marine environment.

Mariner

Mariner Renewable Diesel Exhaust

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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MAY 17, 2020

Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Land occupation in an urban environment [m 2 / year]. Primary energy, non-renewable [Megajoule]. Primary energy, renewable [Megajoule]. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

Mariner

Mariner Climate Change DC Cars

USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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MARCH 3, 2021

An open-access paper on their work appears in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. This study tested the effects of depth-cycling on the growth, morphology, and chemical composition of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera, a target species for renewable biomass production. Ginsburg et al.

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Mariner Water Utah California

Report: Renewable Marine Sources Could Provide Up To 50% of Europes Electricity by 2050

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

By 2050 Europe could get up to 50% of its electricity needs from renewable marine sources according to a report presented by the Marine Board of the European Science Foundation at the EurOCEAN 2010 conference. Marine renewable energy is in its infancy, but it has remarkable potential.

Mariner

Mariner Renewable Europe Norway

Neste Oil and Finnish Environment Institute to begin joint algae research; focus on NExBTL renewable diesel

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Neste Oil is expanding its algae research ( earlier post ) with the launch of a joint algae research program with the Marine Research Centre at Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE). The program is part of Neste Oil’s efforts aimed at using algae oil as a raw material for producing NExBTL renewable diesel in the future.

Environment

Environment Oil Renewable Diesel

Navy and Marine Corps to lease 205 new EVs for use at California installations; largest integration of EVs in federal government

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

The California Energy Commission and the Department of the Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing a partnership that supports Navy and Marine Corps installation efforts to develop alternative energy resources and increase energy security and reliability.

Mariner

Mariner Installation California Solar

DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. The 11 SHARKS projects are: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. University of Virginia.

Mariner

Mariner Universal Grid Water

DHL to use biofuel to neutralize carbon emissions of all ‘less-than-container’ load shipments in ocean freight globally

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

At no extra cost to the customer, the heavy oil that would ordinarily be used is replaced with sustainable marine biofuel onboard a preselected container vessel. Deutsche Post DHL Group has been exploring renewable fuels as an important lever to minimize ocean freights’ impact on the environment.

Carbon

Carbon Global Emissions Climate Protection

The Metals Company completes latest deep-sea research campaign

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JANUARY 8, 2022

As noted in a recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency, polymetallic nodules can “substantially change the supply outlook for several critical materials,” including nickel and cobalt.

Nauru

Nauru Companies Kiribati Mariner

Consortium proposes large-scale industrial cultivation of marine microalgae (ICCM) as solution to global energy, food, and climate issues

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

Members of the Marine Algae Industrialization Consortium (MAGIC), led by Duke University in North Carolina, have published an open-access paper in the journal Oceanography presenting the large-scale industrial cultivation of marine microalgae (ICMM) as an answer to pressing global energy, food and climate security issues. Greene et al.

Mariner

Mariner Climate Global Industrial

EDP, TechnipFMC and partners to develop a concept study for green hydrogen production from offshore wind: BEHYOND

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JULY 14, 2021

BEHYOND brings together global players in energy, EDP and TechnipFMC, with the CEiiA research center - Center for Engineering and Development; WavEC Offshore Renewables; and the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN).

Wind

Wind Hydrogen Green Concept

Wärtsilä and partners to pursue greater fuel efficiency for shipping in 3-year EU-funded project SeaTech

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MARCH 6, 2020

By working in close collaboration with highly competent partners, we intend to play an important role in facilitating a cleaner and more profitable future for the marine sector. —Project Owner Jonas Åkerman, Director of Research & Technology Development, Wärtsilä Marine.

Fuel

Fuel Mariner Norway Emissions

ABS provides first approval in principle for floating Rankine cycle renewable energy plant

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AUGUST 20, 2011

Marine classification society ABS has issued its first Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new concept renewable energy design in which a moored spar uses ammonia in a closed-cycle process to produce electrical power for a commercial utility grid.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Mariner Baltimore

Dongfang Electric reports successful test of direct seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production

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JUNE 7, 2023

The partners said that the successful test validates the feasibility and stability of direct seawater electrolysis technology in a real ocean environment. This project was a joint effort by DEC and a research team led by Academician Xie Heping from the Chinese Academy of Engineering. A paper describing the project is published in Nature.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Production Wind Electric

EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

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JUNE 28, 2021

Thanks to the expertise of several project partners, HyFlexFuel proved that HTL biocrudes can be successfully upgraded to drop-in fuels in an industrially-relevant environment, achieving hundreds of hours of continuous operations. The decarbonization of the transportation sector will require large volumes of renewable fuels.

Convert

Convert Denmark Waste Conversion

US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. Resolute Marine Energy, Inc.

Mariner

Mariner Energy Alaska New Jersey

USDA and US Navy Launch Effort to Encourage Development and Use of Biofuels and Other Renewable Energy

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APRIL 7, 2010

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations & Environment Jackalyne Pfannenstiel kicked off the first of several energy forums to look at ways to increase biofuels production and meet the Navy’s renewable energy needs. Navy Environment and Energy.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Mariner Installation

Stena Bulk unveils concept vessel design for electric, modular hybrid bulk carrier: InfinityMAX

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MARCH 16, 2021

The design envisions a world in which the shipping industry plays a crucial role in supplying the world with renewable energy, chemicals, materials, and consumables for its never-ending needs. The InfinityMAX concept will use hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind turbines to generate further energy.

Concept

Concept Design Hybrid Hydrogen

Ted Lieu To The Rescue! Heroic Climate Champion Saves Community Choice Aggregation.

Creative Greenius

JUNE 17, 2014

Ted now had a twinkle in his eyes. “And if you knew what I know about the successful experiences of Marin Clean Energy and Sonoma Clean Power you’d know that their aggregation programs are saving the participating cities real money on electricity. million in savings overall for Marin Clean Energy customers in 2014.

Climate

Climate Mariner Clean Cleaning

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

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

Meeting the IMO GHG reduction goals will require the deployment of new zero-carbon technologies and propulsion systems, such as green hydrogen and ammonia, fuel cells, batteries and synthetic fuels produced from renewable energy sources. Illustration of how the contribution system would work.

Emissions

Emissions Mariner International Carbon

Container ship to test running on Synthetic Natural Gas, provided by Audi

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

MAN Energy Solutions and Wessels Marine GmbH announced a technical showcase whereby the 2017-retrofitted Wes Amelie , a 1,036-TEU feeder container ship, will use liquefied SNG (Synthetic Natural Gas) produced from renewable electrical energy as drop-in fuel. —Christian Hoepfner, Managing Owner of Wessels Marine, Hamburg.

Gas

Gas Audi Mariner Climate

Industry & environmentalists tell EU the future of shipping fuel is green hydrogen and ammonia

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MARCH 7, 2021

In a public letter , shipping companies DFDS, CMB and Viking Cruises, commodities trader Trafigura, and green group Transport & Environment (T&E) say green hydrogen and ammonia are sustainable and can be produced in sufficient quantities to decarbonise the industry.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Green Industrial Industry

Gulf Racing Fuels to buy Gevo isobutanol for 16.1% blend in off-road fuels

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The new fuels will meet Gulf’s requirement for an off-road fuel that is oxygenated and EPA-approved for use in sensitive environments. Initially, Gulf will create three new fuels that will target marine uses and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). It also renewable and reduces emissions. isobutanol. All will use the 16.1%

Fuel

Fuel Buy Mariner Houston

Los Angeles-Long Beach Port trucking company replacing entire diesel truck fleet with near-zero emissions natural gas trucks, RNG

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

(TTSI) is replacing its entire diesel trucking fleet with near-zero emission natural gas trucks, which it plans to fuel with carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG). In addition, when fueled with renewable natural gas the trucks will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%. Southern California Gas Co.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Long Beach Gas Emissions

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

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

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.

Singapore

Singapore Alternative Fuels Mariner Maintenance

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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JULY 22, 2021

Other sustainable solutions such as battery energy storage systems, hybrid propulsion systems for marine and rail applications and microgrids already feature in the Power Systems portfolio for decentralized, environment-friendly power solutions.

2019

2019 Engine Climate Power

Ricardo: e-fuels better focused on aviation and shipping rather than road

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

The report, Renewable electricity requirements to decarbonize transport in Europe with electric vehicles, hydrogen and electrofuels , was produced on behalf of transport campaign group Transport & Environment. The following were among the key messages for policy makers concerning specific modes of transport.

Fuel

Fuel Renewable Transportation Hydrogen

ARPA-E to award $25M for macroalgae projects; seaweed biomass to be cost-competitive with terrestrial biomass at energy-relevant scales

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

ARPA-E announced up to $25 million in funding for the MacroAlgae Research Inspiring Novel Energy Resources (MARINER) program ( DE-FOA-0001726 ). The deadline to submit a Concept Paper for MARINER is 5 pm ET, 14 February 2017. The deadline to submit a Concept Paper for MARINER is 5 pm ET, 14 February 2017. Background.

Mariner

Mariner Energy United States Fuel

Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

To support these sustainability goals, Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology. The Group is now committing to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), with targets and roadmaps established this year.

Volvo

Volvo Building Maintenance Electric

Production of biosynthetic lubricant oil begins at demo plant

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

The world consumes almost 12 billion gallons of non-renewable, petroleum-based lubricants each year and nearly 90% enters the environment. Locations are being evaluated, including locations in the company’s home state of California.

Oil

Oil Production Mariner Low Cost

Petrobras awards Technip/DOF Subsea JV ~$3.5bn in contracts for four new pipelay support vessels; ultra-deep water capabilities

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AUGUST 13, 2013

The other two vessels will be designed to achieve a 650-ton laying tension capacity, thus enabling the installation of large diameter flexible pipes in ultra-deepwater environments, such as the Brazilian pre-salt. Contracts will last eight years from start of operations, and could be renewed for another eight-year period.

Water

Water Brazil Romania 2016

DOE BETO issues request for information on advanced biofuel, bioproducts and biopower validation and deployment

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Specific goals are: 1) through R&D, make cellulosic biofuels competitive with petroleum-based fuels at a modeled cost for mature technology of $3 per gallon of gasoline equivalent (GGE) ($2011) based on EIA projected wholesale prices in 2017; and 2) help create an environment conducive to maximizing the production and use of biofuels by 2022.

Conversion

Conversion Renewable Mariner Fuel

Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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APRIL 21, 2010

Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. Click to enlarge.

Ford

Ford Renewable Escape Mercury

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Vard Group is part of NuProShip , a consortium of the Norwegian maritime authority, universities, shipbuilders, and shipping companies that aims to develop a Generation IV reactor for marine vessels. The feasibility study with Fincantieri will guide how the two companies develop the technology for marine use.

Molten Salt

Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water

U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels

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JUNE 28, 2012

million in funding for renewable energy and biomedical technology projects in the third year of a joint program that teams up investigators from both schools. Integrated energy-economy-environment (3E) modeling for clean vehicle development in China. Engineering the right fuel for sustainable transportation.

Universal

Universal Energy Fuel Batteries

EPA researcher calls for development of evaluation methodologies and tools to understand positive and negative impacts of algae industry

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JUNE 22, 2012

Algae-derived biofuel will directly impact the generation of transportation fuels (biodiesel, ethanol, and petroleum), and as part of the future of renewable fuel it will also impact many environmental and economic resources. Freshwater algae, marine algae, and cyanobacteria all produce toxins, Menetrez found. Toxicological impacts.

EPA

EPA Industrial Industry Mariner

DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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JULY 10, 2019

Advanced Flow Meter for Extreme Environments (AFMEE), $100,000 MicroNuclear LLC, Franklin, Tenn. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Denver, Colo. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Groundwork Renewables Inc., El Centro, Calif. Idaho National Laboratory. Louisville, Colo. Louisville, Colo. Tustin, Calif. Tempe, Ariz.

Commercial

Commercial San Jose San Francisco San Diego

Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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JUNE 14, 2021

Other public sector partners are the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), serving as a project advisor; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which will collect and analyze project data; and the Coalition for a Safe Environment, representing the community.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Hydrogen Toyota Fuel

NEST Energy Systems and International Battery to demonstrate Vehicle Integrated Power Unit Regulator at USMC ExFOB

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AUGUST 11, 2011

The Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) is the Marine Corps’ (USMC) innovative process to identify and evaluate energy efficient technologies. During ExFOB, NEST Energy Systems and International Battery will demonstrate NEST’s VIPUR system in real-world, high-heat desert conditions.

International

International Energy Power Powered

Study: US Department of Defense could generate 7GW of solar power on 4 bases in California desert

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JANUARY 17, 2012

The US Department of Defense (DoD) could generate 7000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy—roughly equivalent to the output of seven nuclear power plants—on four military bases located in the California desert, according to a study recently released by DoD’s Office of Installations and Environment.

Solar

Solar California Nevada Power

Sandia Labs partnering with Red and White Fleet to develop high-speed H2 fuel cell passenger ferry and world’s largest H2 refueling station

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JULY 28, 2015

Sandia National Laboratories and San Francisco’s Red and White Fleet are partnering in a project—SF-BREEZE (San Francisco Bay Renewable Energy Electric vessel with Zero Emissions)—to develop a high-speed, hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered passenger ferry and refueling station. Higher use will drive down that cost even more. ”.

Fleet

Fleet Fuel Hydrogen Mariner

Bureau Veritas awards AiP to HELION marine fuel cell system

Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

Neste Oil’s 100% renewable diesel to be tested for the first time in marine use

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

Report: Renewable Marine Sources Could Provide Up To 50% of Europes Electricity by 2050

Neste Oil and Finnish Environment Institute to begin joint algae research; focus on NExBTL renewable diesel

Navy and Marine Corps to lease 205 new EVs for use at California installations; largest integration of EVs in federal government

DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

DHL to use biofuel to neutralize carbon emissions of all ‘less-than-container’ load shipments in ocean freight globally

The Metals Company completes latest deep-sea research campaign

Consortium proposes large-scale industrial cultivation of marine microalgae (ICCM) as solution to global energy, food, and climate issues

EDP, TechnipFMC and partners to develop a concept study for green hydrogen production from offshore wind: BEHYOND

Wärtsilä and partners to pursue greater fuel efficiency for shipping in 3-year EU-funded project SeaTech

ABS provides first approval in principle for floating Rankine cycle renewable energy plant

Dongfang Electric reports successful test of direct seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production

EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

USDA and US Navy Launch Effort to Encourage Development and Use of Biofuels and Other Renewable Energy

Stena Bulk unveils concept vessel design for electric, modular hybrid bulk carrier: InfinityMAX

Ted Lieu To The Rescue! Heroic Climate Champion Saves Community Choice Aggregation.

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

Container ship to test running on Synthetic Natural Gas, provided by Audi

Industry & environmentalists tell EU the future of shipping fuel is green hydrogen and ammonia

Gulf Racing Fuels to buy Gevo isobutanol for 16.1% blend in off-road fuels

Los Angeles-Long Beach Port trucking company replacing entire diesel truck fleet with near-zero emissions natural gas trucks, RNG

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

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

Ricardo: e-fuels better focused on aviation and shipping rather than road

ARPA-E to award $25M for macroalgae projects; seaweed biomass to be cost-competitive with terrestrial biomass at energy-relevant scales

Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

Production of biosynthetic lubricant oil begins at demo plant

Petrobras awards Technip/DOF Subsea JV ~$3.5bn in contracts for four new pipelay support vessels; ultra-deep water capabilities

DOE BETO issues request for information on advanced biofuel, bioproducts and biopower validation and deployment

Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels

EPA researcher calls for development of evaluation methodologies and tools to understand positive and negative impacts of algae industry

DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

NEST Energy Systems and International Battery to demonstrate Vehicle Integrated Power Unit Regulator at USMC ExFOB

Study: US Department of Defense could generate 7GW of solar power on 4 bases in California desert

Sandia Labs partnering with Red and White Fleet to develop high-speed H2 fuel cell passenger ferry and world’s largest H2 refueling station

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