Stolt-Nielsen Investigates The Possibilities Of Ammonia As An Alternative Fuel

Credit: Stolt Tankers

To aid in the ongoing transition to low- and zero-carbon energy, Stolt-subsidiaries Nielsen’s Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tankers are researching the possibility of ammonia as a more environmentally friendly substitute for conventional petroleum-based maritime fuels, as reported by Offshore Energy.

Green and blue energy

In line with this, the global nonprofit industry association Ammonia Energy Association (AEA), which promotes the responsible use of ammonia as part of a...

https://mfame.guru/stolt-nielsen-investigates-the-possibilities-of-ammonia-as-an-alternative-fuel/

Recent Studies Are Determining The Benefits Of Lower-Sulfur Fuel On Human Health

It was meant to be one of the greatest transformations in the history of oil and shipping. Instead, a sweeping regulatory change this year to clean up the maritime industry’s fuel passed successfully and with little fanfare, rendered a historical footnote by Covid-19, reports Bloomberg.

The environmental concerns

Vessel owners and oil refiners were expected to face major upheaval because of rules that took effect on Jan. 1 to help improve human health and combat environmental concerns by slashing...

https://mfame.guru/recent-studies-are-determining-the-benefits-of-lower-sulfur-fuel-on-human-health/

Uniper Energy DMCC (UED) & Neutral Fuels Venture into Marine Biofuel Market

  • Uniper Energy DMCC (UED) and Neutral Fuels announce that they will collaborate to provide maritime biofuel in Fujairah, UAE.
  • The two companies will blend UED’s VLSFO and Neutral Fuels biofuel, creating a maritime fuel.
  • The fuel is to meet the IMO standard under their ISO8217:2010 RMG380 specification cutting  carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Limiting sulfur in shipping fuels to 0.5% as mandated by the IMO reduces a significant source of atmospheric pollution.
  • Also cutting carbon emissions enables the...

https://mfame.guru/uniper-energy-dmcc-ued-neutral-fuels-venture-into-marine-biofuel-market/

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