WASHINGTON-La Oficina de Análisis Ambiental de la Junta de Transporte de Surface emitió el viernes un borrador de la declaración de impacto ambiental para la construcción y operación propuesta por Green Eagle Railroad de una línea ferroviaria de 1.3 millas y un cruce fronterizo en Eagle Pass,...
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STB issues draft environmental statement on proposed border crossing railroad
WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis on Friday issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Green Eagle Railroad’s proposed construction and operation of a 1.3-mile rail line and border crossing in Eagle Pass, Texas.
The draft reviews two potential routes for the line, which was proposed in December 2023, as well as a “no build” alternative.
Green Eagle Railroad, a subsidiary of Puerto Verde Holdings, aims to build a 19.12-mile secure cross-border...
ABS supports ECO on GHG and ESG reporting
ABS is working with leading OSV operator Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) on its decarbonization journey by providing greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability reporting services.
ABS specialists have been working with the ECO team since 2022 providing a gap analysis for the ECO Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Framework.
This led to a full sustainability reporting project in 2023, where ABS supplied technical guidance on the GRI...
https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/abs-supports-eco-on-ghg-and-esg-reporting/
Ship owners and charterers At The Forefront At Key Industry Discussion
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Major international ship owners and charterers will play a significant role in the Headline Conference at this year’s London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23), which takes place at the Thames-side headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in London, United Kingdom (UK), on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Environmental matters will be central to discussions, particularly following next week’s pivotal IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting...
https://mfame.guru/ship-owners-and-charterers-at-the-forefront-at-key-industry-discussion/
Jet Fuel From Residual Waste Could Supply 10% To Net-Zero Target
Research by the Royal Society has estimated that 1.2 million tonnes of jet fuel could be created from UK municipal solid waste feedstock, amounting to 10% of the Government’s net-zero aviation target, says an article published on mrw.
Achieve net-zero emissionsUnder the Jet Zero strategy, the UK aims to achieve net-zero emissions from aviation by 2050.
The Government recently awarded a share of £165m to sustainable fuel projects, including to waste-to-fuel company...
https://mfame.guru/jet-fuel-from-residual-waste-could-supply-10-to-net-zero-target/
Baltic Crystal Is Delivered
Erik Thun AB are very glad to let you know that we have taken delivery of M/V Baltic Crystal, built at Shipsveerf Ferus Smit in Westerbroek, Netherlands, says an article published on Tank news international.
First loadingAs of this week she is in trade, sailing from Eemshaven to Rotterdam for her first loading.
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Baltic Crystal and her sister vessel Nordic Crystal are both a further evolvement of Erik Thun’s existing fleet. Focus on efficiency,...
IHI to Study The Feasibility Of Production Of Green Ammonia
IHI has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with ACME, a leading renewable energy company in India, to study and investigate the feasibility of producing and utilizing green ammonia derived from renewable energy, says an article published on their website.
Renewable energy sourcesMost ammonia on the market currently is derived from fossil fuels with emitted CO₂ during production, but if the production of green ammonia, that is ammonia derived...
https://mfame.guru/ihi-to-study-the-feasibility-of-production-of-green-ammonia/
191 Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited
What about the S and the G in ESG?
In episode 191, you meet Catherine Smith, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited in Hongkong. We have a candid conversation about Environmental Social and Governance, which refers to the three key factors when measuring a business or company’s sustainability and ethical impact.
Catherine is calling for more ESG startups since there are so many things we need to do to fulfil the challenges we are facing.
I asked...
Is transport of LNG by rail safe?
The debate on whether the U.S. federal government should allow the movement of liquefied natural gas by rail could come to a head this summer, with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) poised to make some big decisions.
By June 30, PHMSA and the Federal Railroad Administration are expected to issue their decision on whether they should temporarily suspend a 2020 rule allowing for the transport of LNG by rail via specialized tank cars while they review the impact on...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/is-transport-of-lng-by-rail-safe
Big Blue goes Big Green; Maersk goes “ALL-IN” on decarbonisation
International ocean shipping giant Maersk has taken a big step in shaping the future of shipping by vowing to hit net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 across its entire business including its direct and indirect emissions.
This bold announcement from Maersk is far ahead of the International Maritime Organization...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/big-blue-goes-big-green-maersk-goes-all-in-on-decarbonisation/