Technology & Innovation
MAN ES’ subsidiary opens automated electrolyzer gigafactory in Hamburg
Electrolysis specialist Quest One, a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), has opened a new “gigahub” for the serial and automated production of electrolysis stacks in Hamburg, Germany.
Regulatory framework is vital for accelerated adoption of MASS, new report says
The widespread adoption of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) into global shipping hinges on a ‘robust’ regulatory framework and a ‘human-centric’ international collaboration, a new joint report by UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register and Japan’s shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
HIF Global to work on its first e-fuels project in Brazil
HIF Global has signed a land reservation contract with Port of Açu to develop a facility to produce up to 800,000 tons per year of e-methanol.
AFC Energy launches ammonia cracker subsidiary
AFC Energy has launched Hyamtec, a wholly-owned subsidiary established to commercialize the company’s next-generation distributed ammonia cracking business.
PONANT’s low-carbon, wind-assisted passenger vessel design gets BV’s AiP
Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to PONANT for its new twin-screw sailing passenger vessel concept Swap2Zero.
New alliance to work on offshore ammonia cracking solution
Amogy, HD KSOE, POSCO, Seoul National University (SNU) and ABS have partnered up to jointly explore the technological feasibility of an innovative offshore ammonia cracking solution aimed at delivering low-cost, accessible clean hydrogen fuel.
ClassNK updates its guidelines for liquefied hydrogen carriers
ClassNK has released the third edition of its guidelines for liquefied hydrogen carriers, which cover “essential” details to examine the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers to spur related technological developments.
DNV and Brinav sign MoU to realize the potential of autonomous shipping technologies
Norway-based classification society DNV and China’s intelligent shipping technology and equipment provider Navigation Brilliance (Brinav) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to ‘fast-track’ the development and regulatory approval of autonomous and remote-controlled shipping techno
LS Cable & System looking to enter hydrogen value chain
LS Cable & System plans to enter the hydrogen value chain by pursuing the localization of non-metallic hydrogen pipes as a national project together with the Korea Gas Safety Corporation.
IRENA: Renewable hydrogen sector to potentially reshape global energy trade
The renewable hydrogen sector could play a crucial role in reshaping global energy trade, creating opportunities for new players, including developing countries, a new IRENA report found.
European Union backs South Africa’s hydrogen agenda with €32 million
The European Union has committed R628 million (approximately €32 million) in grants to promote the sustainable development of green hydrogen value chains in South Africa.
Hydrocell picks Genevos fuel cell solution for first hydrogen passenger vessel in Venice
Italy-based hydrogen powertrain specialist Hydrocell has selected Genevos, a French specialist in hydrogen and fuel cell power systems integration for the maritime sector, to provide a fuel cell solution for the first hydrogen-powered passenger vessel in Venice. The collaboration, announced during t
New report sheds light on hydrogen and wind-assisted propulsion
The ABS-led consortium has delivered a 360-degree analysis of hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind-assisted propulsion as the latest in a series of reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Corvus Energy’s marine fuel cell system wins DNV’s type approval
Norway-based energy storage company Corvus Energy has received type approval from the classification society DNV for its Corvus Pelican fuel cell system (FCS).