Energy & Technology – Page 17
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NewsSeattle expands its shore power
Port of Seattle commissioners have approved a funding plan to bring shore power to the port’s current cruise berth at Pier 66, provide shore power at the cargo-handling Terminal 5 and support research and development to further electrify the Seattle waterfront.
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NewsOslo cuts emissions with shore power facility
The Port of Oslo has opened a new shore power facility enabling ferries operated by DFDS and Stena Line to lower their emissions by connecting to power while at berth at the port and further promote development of green technology.
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NewsProject tests methanol emissions
A project to evaluate methanol as a marine fuel in Asia will involve the installation of a methanol-powered engine in a vessel to test its fuel efficiency and low emission viability at the Port of Singapore.
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NewsRotterdam thermal plant recycles waste
REKO has started construction on a new EUR125m thermal treatment plant at the Port of Rotterdam that will process an annual total of 1.2m tonnes of residual mineral waste into clean sand, gravel, electricity and heat.
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NewsGB£1m solar project at Port of Goole
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested over GB£1m on a rooftop solar project at the UK’s Port of Goole to generate enough clean energy to power the port on solar alone during peak generation times.
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News5G supports electricity grid and automation
5G has successfully been used in trials to enable operational efficiency with smart electricity grid and harbour automation in a development which could see ports move closer to zero emissions.
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NewsSolar energy accolade for ABP Immingham
ABP is quickly becoming one of the biggest corporate solar power producers in the UK and boasts the accolade of having one of the UK’s largest rooftop solar arrays at the Port of Immingham.
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NewsCreating hydrogen commercially from seawater
An American hydrogen technology company is entering into a license agreement for the first commercial application of technology which turns seawater into hydrogen.
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NewsSlops reclamation unit wins innovation award
A containerised petroleum residue reclamation unit for ports has won an innovation award for its ability to sustainably recycle fossil fuels.
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NewsHybrid patrol ship will help combat pollution
Estonia’s border authorities have launched a hybrid patrol vessel that helps protect the environment from oil spills and cuts fuel consumption using innovative Danfoss Editron hybrid electric propulsion.
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NewsNorway backs the use of autonomy and hydrogen
Norway has pledged its intention to go even further than the IMO’s initial strategy on greenhouse gases adopted in April.
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NewsMethanol as fuel: creating a pathway to cleaner ports and shipping
The maritime and ports industries are facing a future increasingly defined by environmental regulations which require progressively cleaner fuels to improve air quality, writes Chris Chatterton, chief operating officer, The Methanol Institute.
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NewsUK renewable energy hub
The UK’s Port of Lowestoft is quickly becoming one of the UK’s renewables hubs due to its ability to produce its own renewable energy, writes Ron Crean, ABP group head of marketing
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NewsMore ports becoming 'LNG ready'
Developments in bunkering infrastructure are enabling more ports to call themselves ‘LNG ready’ allowing them to better cater for the increase in LNG fuelled ships.
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NewsLargest solar park in the Netherlands
A solar power project which is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands is helping North Sea Port increase its credentials as a steward for renewable energy.
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NewsHydrogen trucks to lower US port emissions
Toyota has unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck which will help clean up emissions at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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NewsEmissions-cutting battery system
A new lithium-ion-based energy storage battery system to boost ship efficiency and reduce emissions could help ports increase their green credentials.
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NewsBattery and fuel cell project makes its mark
Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.
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NewsTorqeedo powers clean electric vessels
Torqeedo is supplying electric propulsion systems for a fleet of 15 new passenger excursion boats recently delivered to Vinpearl’s newest resort development at Hoi An, Vietnam.
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NewsBattery electric ferry wins hybrid ship award
A battery powered electric ferry has won an award at the Electric and Hybrid Marine World Expo for Propulsion System of the Year.
