fuel consumption

Jet Fuel From Residual Waste Could Supply 10% To Net-Zero Target

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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 emissions

Under 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

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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 loading

As of this week she is in trade, sailing from Eemshaven to Rotterdam for her first loading.

Exhaust emissions

Baltic Crystal and her sister vessel Nordic Crystal are both a further evolvement of Erik Thun’s existing fleet. Focus on efficiency,...

https://mfame.guru/baltic-crystal-is-delivered/

Oil Rises 3% On Optimistic Demand As China’s Borders Reopen

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After China’s decision to reopen its borders improved the outlook for fuel consumption and eclipsed worries about a worldwide recession, oil continued to rise on Monday, rising almost 3%, as reported by Reuters.

Larger risk sentiment 

The surge was a part of a larger upswing in risk sentiment brought on by the reopening of the world’s largest crude importer as well as expectations for less aggressive increases in U.S. interest rates.

By 1150 GMT, Brent crude had...

https://mfame.guru/oil-rises-3-on-optimistic-demand-as-chinas-borders-reopen/

[FAQ] Fuel Usage Is A Hot Topic In Ship Emissions Compliance, Study Says

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Fuel consumption is a burning issue in the race for ship emissions compliance, says study, as published in the Hellenic Shipping News.

Operational and technical measures are the most viable route to emissions abatement and compliance for the existing fleet of tankers, bulkers and containerships as many of these are unsuitable for low-carbon fuel conversions that can also pose commercial and other risks, according to a study.

The fresh in-depth analysis, entitled...

https://mfame.guru/faq-fuel-usage-is-a-hot-topic-in-ship-emissions-compliance-study-says/

Signal Ocean’s Emissions Estimation Algorithm Exceeds 90% Accuracy

Credits: Chris LeBoutillier/ Unspalsh
  • The International Maritime Organization’s MARPOL Annex VI Carbon Intensity Indicator legislation takes effect from 1 January 2023.  
  • Every vessel above 5000 GT will have a publicly available CII rating ranging from A to E, this rating will only describe a ship’s performance.
  • At sea, ballast and laden legs and Sulphur Emission Control Area navigation times are clearly defined. 

Detailed back testing of actual CO2 emissions of circa 40 tankers that have been...

https://mfame.guru/signal-oceans-emissions-estimation-algorithm-exceeds-90-accuracy/

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