Energy & Technology – Page 22
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NewsPort gives automated mooring eco-credit
A Finnish port has made a repeat order for an automated mooring system as part of its efforts to optimise safety and efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
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NewsEmission-free avocados and more
Giles Pettifor, environmental manager at the Port of Hueneme, explains how the Californian port is tackling emissions in its supply chains.
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NewsPorts seize opportunities presented by drones
Sustainability in ports is receiving a boost from the emerging technologies associated with drone aircraft.
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NewsWorld’s first hydrogen-powered tug
A European port has ordered construction of the world’s first tug powered by hydrogen for ultra-low emissions to help it transition to sustainable, CO2-neutral operations.
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NewsSouth Korean port to slash vessel emissions
A South Korean port aims to cut passenger vessel emissions, noise and vibrations at berth with its first shore power solution.
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NewsTesting begins on wave and solar system
Testing has commenced on a combined wave and solar system at a port in Israel to progress renewable energy development.
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NewsABB enables emission-free port visits
ABB will supply shore power connection technology to three Corsica Linea ferries at a French port with the aim of reducing noise pollutions and emissions while they are berthed.
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NewsWaste gas energy potential revealed
A port-led recycling project has revealed the energy potential from waste gas.
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NewsPorts will lead on 5G development
Ports will lead other industries in the development of 5G solutions, predicts a Latvian port currently testing 5G solutions in a bid to protect the environment and foster efficiency.
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NewsPolish port supports offshore wind
A Polish port has pledged to support the establishment of offshore wind farms on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea to strengthen the renewable energy market.
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NewsEstonian port invests in automated mooring
Cavotec will design, supply, commission and service two multi-unit MoorMaster automated mooring systems at Estonia’s Port of Tallinn to boost operational efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsFrench port invests €20m in shoreside power
A French port authority aims to cut emissions by spending €20m over the next six years to extend shoreside power.
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NewsWarrenpoint Port to become major CO2 hub
Japanese industrial gas company Nippon Gases is to establish a GB£9.5m liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) import and distribution terminal at Ireland’s Warrenpoint Port, which is set to significantly reduce carbon emissions by minimising the need for road tankers.
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NewsPorts propose CO2 storage project
The Port of Rotterdam, Port of Antwerp and North Sea Port have applied to the European Commission for a project to collect, transport and store 10m tonnes of CO2 in the North Sea.
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NewsCollaborative working key to "net zero" goal
The ports sector can expect to see innovative concession agreements alongside increased shoreside power and electric equipment usage following the UK Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation for the government to adopt a "net zero" goal for greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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NewsGreen hydrogen study targets CO2 reduction
BP, Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) and the Port of Rotterdam have joined forces to explore making “green hydrogen” for BP’s Rotterdam-based refinery with the potential for significant reductions in CO2 emissions.
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NewsFirst electric workboat will use Corvus ESS
Corvus Energy will supply a 550kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the world’s first all-electric skimmer workboat for zero-emission harbour rubbish collection, to be used at the Port of Oslo.
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NewsCO2 storage project could be realised
A project aimed at achieving a generally accessible transport and storage infrastructure into which multiple parties can supply CO2 is gathering interest from potential stakeholders.
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NewsCalifornia’s zero-emission truck vision is achievable
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the feasibility of deploying clean truck technology to begin meeting the zero-emission goals set by the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), which found that all the existing and start-up Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) appear to be ...
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NewsPioneering sustainable methanol project
The Port of Antwerp is taking the next step in the transition to alternative energy sources and becoming a carbon-neutral port by leading a new pilot project which aims to produce 4,000-8,000t of sustainable methanol per year.
