MMMCZCS Highlights Operational Safety and Efficacy of Marine Methanol
Early commercial adoption demonstrates that methanol fuel can be handled safely and effectively within active shipping operations, according to findings from MMMCZCS.
Sustainability
Ethanol Demonstrates Strong Technical Feasibility as Marine Fuel, MMMCZCS Finds
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has highlighted ethanol as a technically viable alternative fuel for the maritime sector.
Pioneering Ammonia-Fuelled Bulk Carrier Begins Maiden Transit to Australia
The inaugural dry bulk carrier running on ammonia fuel has commenced its maiden commercial voyage bound for Australia, according to industry reports.
CIP Enters Italian Biomethane Sector with Debut Investment
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has completed its first investment in the Italian biomethane market, according to industry reporting.
Alkagesta Awarded EcoVadis Committed Badge for Sustainability Performance
The Malta-headquartered commodity trading house has received the EcoVadis Committed Badge, recognising responsible business practices across its global trading operations.
Goldwind Yields First Test Volume of Biomethanol at Mongolian Plant
Renewable equipment group Goldwind has achieved initial trial production of biomethanol at its newly developed manufacturing site in Mongolia.
Alkagesta Outlines Biofuels Origination Strategy Through the Alkagesta Way
The latest instalment of the trading house's video series follows its Geneva biofuels desk from market thesis to signed offtake agreements — and the certification, storage and counterparty work that holds the operation together.
RWE, Masdar and ADNOC Target Offshore Wind and Long-Term LNG Deliveries
German utility RWE is collaborating with UAE state firms Masdar and ADNOC on multi-billion-euro offshore wind developments and liquefied natural gas supply arrangements.
Perpetual Next and PreZero Agree Waste Wood Supply for Dutch Biofuels
PreZero has entered into an agreement to deliver waste wood feedstock to Perpetual Next for biomethane and biomethanol processing in the Netherlands.
Engine for Pioneer Ethanol-Fuelled VLOC Completes R&D Testing
Research and development testing has concluded for the propulsion machinery designed to power the maritime sector's inaugural ethanol-fuelled very large ore carrier.
European Wind Additions Rise 30% to 8.8 GW in First Half of 2026
Europe expanded its wind generation footprint to 311 GW in the first six months of the year, supported by substantial German additions and offshore developments.
Alkagesta Expands Carbon Trading Portfolio with EU ETS Allowances
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has broadened its carbon market offerings to include European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances, a move recently highlighted by multiple trade publications.
Chinese vehicle exports bolster pure car and truck carrier freight market
Strong automotive outflows from China continue to sustain elevated fleet utilisation and robust charter hire across the specialised car carrier segment, according to shipbroking data.
Alkagesta secures ISCC CORSIA certification for sustainable aviation fuel
ISCC CORSIA certification enables Alkagesta to trade and supply eligible sustainable aviation fuel under international aviation sustainability requirements.
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise Contracts Newbuild Ro-Ro Featuring Wind Propulsion
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has placed an order for a new roll-on/roll-off vessel fitted with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
Alkagesta expands biofuels trading across European supply chain
Alkagesta biofuels trading operations are connecting smaller feedstock suppliers with European biodiesel, HVO and sustainable aviation fuel producers.
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