Greenhouse Gases
Maersk and Hyundai Heavy Industries launch first of 12 methanol powered container ships
The first in a new series of 12 methanol-enabled container ships achieved its launching and undocking milestone.
Damen wins class and flag states approval in principle for future methanol-fueled workboats
Starting in the summer of 2022 and working closely from the outset with classification society Bureau Veritas, Damen has developed and gained approval in principle for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels.
The Methanol Institute welcomes Royal Caribbean Group
The Methanol Institute is pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean Group as our newest member with their recent announcement that the 5th ship ordered in their Celebrity Cruises’ Edge-series will be powered by Wärtsilä 46 methanol-capable engines.
GE Aerospace fuels expert: SAF is here to stay
Review various roadmaps for the aviation industry to reach a target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, and you’ll find one thing in common: SAF is a linchpin for getting there.
European airlines say sustainable fuel targets may mean higher fares, consolidation
European airline chiefs said the industry needs to make more money and may consolidate further to pay for sustainability targets, a trend likely to lead to higher fares for passengers on top of rising demand for air travel.
The SAF Grand Challenge
The SAF Grand Challenge is the result of DOE, DOT, and USDA launching a government-wide Memorandum of Understanding that will attempt to reduce the cost, enhance the sustainability, and expand the production and use of SAF.
Yokogawa joins Avelia’s blockchain-powered SAF purchasing program
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces it has become the first industrial automation customer headquartered in Asia to join Avelia, a blockchain book-and-claim platform for SAF.
Honeywell and Granbio to produce carbon neutral SAF
Honeywell and GranBio Technologies announced that they will combine Honeywell’s ethanol to jet technology with GranBio’s cellulosic ethanol AVAP technology to produce carbon neutral SAF from biomass residues at GranBio’s forthcoming U.S. demonstration plant.
Indonesia's Garuda conducts test flight with palm oil-blended jet fuel
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia said it has completed a test flight using a palm oil-blended jet fuel on a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.
RefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonize the aviation sector
Following the adoption of a new regulation by the Council on the so-called ‘ReFuelEU aviation’ initiative, more renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air transport in the EU.
- Southern Energy Renewables inks green methanol supply deal with shipping giant, supporting construction of $1.4-B clean fuels refinery 5/13
- Emerson announces major advancements to AspenTech's Inmation OT Data Fabric 5/13
- UPM acquires bio-based MEG and MPG technologies from Avantium 5/13
- Synhelion fuels first construction machine with renewable diesel 5/13
- SWISS and Metafuels partner to promote and scale SAF production 5/13
- Vietnam state oil company urges U.S. Navy to allow tanker through blockade 5/13
