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🚢 The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts shipping emissions could drop 90% by 2050 with cleaner fuels like bio-methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen. This transformation is already underway, thanks to A.P. Moller - Maersk’s new bio-methanol deal with LONGi Solar. 🌱 Starting in 2026, Maersk will begin using bio-methanol to reduce GHG emissions by 65%, accelerating the industry’s transition to zero-emission shipping. 🌊⚡ This partnership demonstrates how the shipping sector can lead the charge toward net-zero—by investing in clean fuels and technologies today. #SustainableShipping #BioMethanol #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #Maersk #IEA #NetZero #ShippingInnovation https://lnkd.in/g6jbTpQH

🌱 Chevron Joins Clean Ammonia Project in Australia 🌱 Chevron Australia has signed an agreement with Hexagon Energy Materials Limited (ASX: HXG) to supply gas for the WAH2 clean ammonia project in Western Australia, a key initiative in the global shift toward sustainable energy. The project aims to produce low-emissions ammonia for clean energy and bunker fuel. 🔑 Key Details: 🔹 Chevron will supply 33 terajoules per day of gas, covering 60% of Hexagon’s phase one requirements, with supply beginning in 2029. 🔹 Hexagon is working with Petrofac and Topsoe to finalize technical and design aspects of the project, with production start-up targeted for end-2028. 🔹 The WAH2 project will help decarbonize shipping, providing clean ammonia for bulk carriers transporting iron ore. Charles Whitfield, Chairman of Hexagon, called the Chevron deal "an important step forward," adding, “This is a demonstration of the growing confidence in the viability of the clean ammonia business in Australia." Patrick Beashel, General Manager, Gas Marketing Australia at Chevron, emphasized, “This project is an example of the potential of leveraging reliable natural gas supply to produce lower carbon sources of energy.” With FEED phase planned for late 2024, this partnership is setting the stage for a cleaner energy future. 🌍 #CleanEnergy #Ammonia #SustainableShipping #Decarbonization #Chevron #HexagonEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Australia #LowCarbonFuture https://lnkd.in/gNeKVDmD

🚢 Big news! Lloyd's Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have approved the first ammonia-powered dual-fuel containership design—a major leap toward sustainable shipping! 🌿 This groundbreaking initiative features a 15,300 TEU Class vessel designed with a unique twin skeg configuration and incorporates two small bore engines currently available in the market. Notably, the ammonia fuel tanks are strategically placed ahead of the engine room to enhance safety and crew habitability. This design addresses the environmental challenges of the shipping industry, as ammonia emits zero carbon dioxide when burned, positioning it as a promising low-carbon fuel alternative. ⚡ Jeon, Seung-ho, HD hyundai heavy industries Head of Shipping Technology Division at HHI, stated: “With the urgent need for sustainable fuel solutions in the maritime industry, this project seeks to deepen the understanding of ammonia as a marine fuel.” This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in advancing the renewable energy sector within shipping and demonstrates a commitment to reducing environmental impact. 🌍 #SustainableShipping #AmmoniaFuel #RenewableEnergy #Marit https://lnkd.in/g9rv8nSf

🌍💧 The future of clean energy is bright with advancements in hydrogen technology! A recent report underscores the importance of both green and blue hydrogen with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the journey towards decarbonization. By 2050, clean hydrogen could help eliminate up to 80 gigatons of CO2! 🚀 Despite promising potential, the transition faces challenges, particularly in production costs. The IEA projects that low-carbon hydrogen will contribute 3.4 million tons per year by 2030, highlighting the urgent need to accelerate efforts to meet growing demand. TotalEnergies highlighted that “green hydrogen is two to three times more expensive than blue hydrogen produced from fossil fuels with CCS.” This calls for collaboration between policymakers and industry to boost the hydrogen market and ensure a sustainable energy future. 🌱🔋 #CleanHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #Decarbonization #HydrogenEconomy https://lnkd.in/gGUvWq9M

🌊🌱 Big news in the fight against climate change! Microsoft has partnered with Ebb Carbon to remove up to 350,000 tons of CO2 over the next decade using innovative Electrochemical Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) technology. This groundbreaking deal is believed to be the largest of its kind in marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) to date! 🚀 Ebb Carbon’s technology mimics nature’s ability to absorb CO2, targeting the ocean to capture and store atmospheric carbon permanently. Ben Tarbell, CEO of Ebb Carbon, said, “Microsoft is setting a powerful example with its commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030.” Brian Marrs Director of Energy & Carbon Removal at Microsoft, added, “Ebb has developed technology to leverage the natural attributes of the ocean... to durably remove and store large volumes of atmospheric carbon.” 🌍 This partnership represents a significant step towards scalable ocean-based carbon removal solutions, highlighting the critical role of the ocean in combating climate change.🌿🔋 #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability #Microsoft #EbbCarbon #ClimateAction #OceanAlkalinity https://lnkd.in/gHQjdAkm

President Biden has unveiled a $3 billion investment in port infrastructure across 27 states, including Maryland. Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, this initiative aims to modernize facilities with clean, zero-emission technologies like battery- and hydrogen-powered equipment. 🌱⚡️ Biden emphasized, “It’s imperative to clean up our ports as soon as possible to alleviate serious public health issues,” a sentiment echoed by Terrance L. Bankston from Friends of the Earth U.S. The project aims to eliminate over 3 million metric tons of carbon pollution over the next decade. 🌿🔋 With $147 million allocated for the Maryland Port Administration, this initiative supports over 100,000 union jobs while enhancing air quality and promoting economic recovery. 🚀💚 #CleanEnergy #Infrastructure #SustainablePorts #ZeroEmissions #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/e2DEfjy8

🚀🌍 Big news for renewable energy and logistics! The AllianceTexas Smart Port, backed by an $80 million federal grant, is set to transform supply chain efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This "once-in-a-generation" project, a collaboration between Hillwood, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and local cities, aims to create a state-of-the-art logistics hub on Hillwood’s 27,000-acre site. The project, supported by a total investment of $262 million, will incorporate advanced technology, including real-time tracking and automation, to enhance operations. Ross Perot Jr, chairman of Hillwood, stated, “By integrating automation and forward-looking technologies through this grant, we will not only strengthen the national supply chain but also set a global benchmark for resilience and efficiency in port operations.” 🌟 TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams emphasized the impact on safety and congestion: “The Smart Port will allow the supply chain to function more efficiently and more reliably than ever before.” 🚚💨 With features like a TruckPort for electric vehicle operations and renewable energy micro-grids, the Smart Port is a significant step toward a greener future in logistics. 🌱✨ #RenewableEnergy #SustainableLogistics #AllianceTexas #SmartPort #Hillwood #Infrastructure #CleanTransportation 🌐🔋 https://lnkd.in/gG3j9EWK

🌊 🌱 TotalEnergies and Equinor are teaming up with Techouse AS and SINTEF Energy Research on a groundbreaking decarbonization project aimed at retrofitting offshore installations with innovative combined cycle technology. The project’s goal is to develop a compact once-through steam generator (OTSG), which could boost power output by 30-33% while cutting emissions by up to 150,000 tons annually per installation. As Techouse CEO Svein Helge Pettersen noted, “This joint industry project will make our OTSG even lighter and smaller so that it can be installed on even more offshore installations.” 🚢💨 With a budget of over NOK 60 million and a target completion date of 2025, this project signifies a major step toward cleaner energy in offshore operations. 🔋✨ Pål Kloster, Sales and Business Development Director at Techouse, emphasized the importance of this lightweight solution: “A smaller lightweight solution will increase the likelihood of adaptation of CCPP on offshore installations.” This initiative has received NOK 12 million in funding from the Norwegian Research Council and could lead to a significant reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions. 🌍🌟 #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonization #OffshoreInnovation #TotalEnergies #Equinor #Techouse #SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/gHXj7FGU

🎈Space Perspective has made waves in the space tourism industry by successfully testing its prototype, Spaceship Neptune- a stratospheric hydrogen-filled balloon that reached an altitude of 100,000 feet (30,500 meters). This innovative approach aims to make space tourism more sustainable and accessible. 🌌✨ 💫 Hydrogen Advantage: By utilizing hydrogen instead of helium, production costs are significantly reduced, aligning with eco-friendly objectives. "We want to create a sustainable way to access the wonders of space," said Jane Poynter, co-CEO of Space Perspective. 🌱 🌍 Unique Experience: The capsule features a spacious lounge-like interior, allowing passengers to enjoy breathtaking views of Earth's curvature during a six-hour flight, launched from the Marine Spaceport Voyager. Manned flights are set to launch by 2025, positioning Space Perspective and its competitor World View to potentially revolutionize the space tourism market. "This project represents a historic turning point in making space travel more accessible," Poynter added. 🌠🚀 #SpaceTourism #Hydrogen #Sustainability #Innovation #SpacePerspective #AffordableSpaceTravel https://lnkd.in/gQdZqzXb

🌍✨ Exciting developments in renewable energy as the University of Houston and Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh in Scotland award seed grants to six innovative projects focused on cutting-edge energy solutions! These collaborations aim to advance research that supports a just energy transition and tackle global energy challenges. 💡🔋 💰 The seed grants, part of the new UH2HWU program, provide $20,000 each to projects like: 1️⃣ Repurposing Offshore Infrastructure for Clean Energy – Investigators from both universities will explore reusing old offshore structures for hydrogen production and other renewable sources. 🌊 2️⃣ Novel Hydrogen Sensing Technology – A new optical sensor using fiber optics aims to improve hydrogen detection in various environments. 🔍 3️⃣ Mitigating GHG Emissions from Wells – This project will assess greenhouse gas emissions from Texas oil and gas wells, focusing on reducing methane leaks. 🌿 4️⃣ Modified Waste Polymers for Hydrogen Pipelines – Investigating waste-based coatings to strengthen pipelines for hydrogen use. ♻️ 5️⃣ Global Perspective on Hydrogen Refueling – Evaluating strategies for transitioning from liquid fuels to hydrogen-powered vehicles globally. 🚗 6️⃣ UH2WU Circular Carbon Economy – Exploring the use of municipal solid waste to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals. 🌐 Ramanan Krishnamoorti, VP for Energy and Innovation at UH, stated, “This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to advancing research that supports a just energy transition.” Mike Harold, Assistant VP for Intellectual Property and Industrial Engagement- Division of Energy and Innovation at UH, added, “It’s a win-win — reviewers get a first look at cutting-edge ideas, and the projects have a chance to build industry interest for future development.”  🤝 🌱 By leveraging their expertise, UH and HWU are making meaningful contributions toward a sustainable future. 🌟🌎 #RenewableEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #SustainableSolutions #CleanEnergy #UH2HWU #EnergyInnovation https://lnkd.in/gjK-TUXY