Conclusion: Natural gas is … the natural choice as a fuel of the future for the marine industry in general and the U.S. in particular. A Masters of Science in Marine Engineering student at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Edward J. Eastlack, has written what the The Maritime Executive describes as a “powerful [...]
Tag Archives: emissions
Masters Thesis in US Highlights Viability of Natural Gas as a Marine Fuel
January 5, 2012 – 7:07 pm
Source: The Maritime Executive
USA
New CNG Zafira Tourer with 530 km Natural Gas Range
December 9, 2011 – 12:47 pm
Germany, Rüsselsheim
1.6 liter CNG Turbo ecoFLEX with 110 kW/150 hp, only 129g/km CO2 530 kilometers CNG range with full seven seat configuration Following the premier of the new Zafira Tourer at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show (September 2011), Opel will add the new compressed natural gas (CNG) Zafira Tourer in January 2012. The new natural gas [...]
NGVs in Germany Officially ‘Green’ Says Dena Eco-Label
December 1, 2011 – 5:38 pm
Source: erdgas mobil GmbH
Germany
From 1 December 2011 all new cars in Germany must be labeled with an energy efficiency label, issued by the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency. Similar to those used for household appliances such as washing machines, the ‘Eco-label’ will vehicle costs and emissions at a glance. The label exemplifies the benefits of natural [...]
DNV Predicts Thousands of LNG Fuelled Ships by 2020
November 29, 2011 – 4:24 pm
Norway
“We believe 500 LNG fuelled ships will be on order by 2015, several thousands by 2020,” Mr. Remi Eriksen, COO of DNV Asia Pacific & Middle East Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV), a global provider of risk management services with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, has spoken of the continued momentum for [...]
Chickens & Eggs: Euro-policies on Alternative Fuel & NGV Infrastructures
November 27, 2011 – 7:14 pm
Source: Clean Fuels Consulting
Europe
An Interview with Dr. Franz-Xavier Soeldner Ahead of next month’s Clean Fuels Consulting Critical Issues Workshop, Chickens & Eggs: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategies Building the NGV Infrastructure on 7-8 December 2011 in Brussels, Dr. Franz-Xavier Soeldner, the Deputy Head of Unit, Clean Transport & Urban Transport at the Directorate General for Transportation (DG Tren), spoke [...]
DSME and GL Prove Feasibility of Large LNG-fuelled Container Ships
November 12, 2011 – 3:38 am
Germany, Hamburg and South Korea, Busan
“LNG-fueled cargo ships will be emerging on a large scale in the latter half of this decade.” Dr. Gerd-Michael Wuersig, Germanischer Lloyd DSME and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) have proved the feasibility of running large container vessels on LNG in a recently completed joint project. At a press conference held during the Kormarine Trade Fair in Busan, both [...]
Insecure and Unsustainable Energy Use Concerns IEA (WEO 2011)
November 10, 2011 – 2:32 pm
Oil demand rises with all the net growth over the next 25 years coming from the transport sector in emerging economies The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its annual report World Energy Outlook 2011 (WEO). In it the IEA warns that without a bold change of policy direction, the world will lock itself into [...]
NWGA Says NGVs Cheaper, Greener, Energy Independent
October 29, 2011 – 11:19 am
Canada and USA
While recent media and consumer attention has focused on electric and biodiesel-fueled vehicles, there is an equally strong – if not stronger – proven candidate whose potential has barely been tapped: NGVs. (Report Overview) The Northwest Gas Association, a trade organization of the Pacific Northwest natural gas industry, has released “Natural Gas Vehicles: Today’s Transportation Solution” [...]
Pittsburgh Receives Funding for CNG Refuse Trucks
October 13, 2011 – 3:23 pm
USA, Harrisburg PA
Grant money from Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, or PEDA, will allow the City of Pittsburgh to pair with EQT Corporation for the replacement of four diesel-powered waste trucks with trucks powered by natural gas. Two of the trucks will be purchased with grant funds; the other two will be purchased by the partnership between Pittsburgh and [...]
NGVA Europe Comments on Grosch Report
October 12, 2011 – 9:13 pm
NGVA Europe, the Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association, has welcomed the recently published Grosch report, prepared by the Belgian MEP and TRAN Committee member in the European Parliament, Mathieu Grosch, which itself “welcomes the 2011 White Paper, but notes that major goals of the 2001 White Paper were reached either only in part or [...]
US EPA Workshop Focuses on Certification Under New HD Rules
October 11, 2011 – 10:42 am
USA
On November 3rd, the U.S. EPA will hold a workshop to discuss the recently promulgated greenhouse gas emissions standards and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles, reports NGVAmerica. The standards aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel efficiency for on-road heavy-duty vehicles. This workshop will focus on topics that [...]
Harvey Gulf Approves Three LNG-Powered OSVs for Construction
September 9, 2011 – 11:37 am
Source: Marine Log
USA, New Orleans
New Orlean’s based marine transportation company Harvey Gulf International Marine has approved the construction of three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) powered by dual-fuel (LNG/diesel) engines, a first in the United States. The SV310DF vessels, designed by STX Marine Inc., will have liquefied natural gas (PNG) capacity to operate for seven days with three engines at full RPM – a [...]
IHI Marine United Develops Large-Scale LNG Fuel Containership Concept
August 31, 2011 – 4:01 pm
Japan, Tokyo
The approaching 1 January 2016 deadline for enforcement of IMO (International Maritime Organization) developed Tier III emission controls, governing NOx emissions from ship fuel in Emission Control Areas (ECAs), has led to the development by IHI Marine United Inc. (IHIMU), of a low-emission containership that can run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) in addition to the conventional [...]
Ferry Feasibility Study Extols Benefits of LNG Fuel
August 26, 2011 – 10:59 am
Source: Marine Log
USA
A feasibility study carried out by The Glosten Associates for Washington State Ferries (WSF) has revealed that utilising liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel leads to significant economic and environmental benefits, reports Marine Log. The Seattle-based Naval architectural and marine engineering firm built on Glosten’s 2010 study investigating the use of LNG fuel in [...]
Capstone Expands CARB Certifications for CNG Hybrids
August 23, 2011 – 3:52 am
USA, Chatsworth CA
Capstone Turbine Corporation, a clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, has released the C30 and C65 natural gas fueled microturbines that meet extremely low global emission standards, including California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements for New On-Road Heavy-Duty Engines for Urban Bus — Hybrid service. Capstone says its natural gas fueled microturbines are the [...]
