Tag: advanced biofuels
The LNG Detour: What Scotland’s New Ferry Teaches US
Scotland’s Glen Sannox was launched with fanfare as the country’s first “green” ferry, meant to reduce the impact of crossings between the mainland and Arran. It was designed as a dual-fuel vessel, running on either marine diesel or liquefied natural gas, with the promise of cleaner air and lower emissions. … [continued]
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The EIB Lent €7 Billion to Dirty Transport Projects — Analysis
After declaring itself a ‘climate bank’, the EU investment bank still financed new roads and airport expansions. The European Investment Bank (EIB) lent more than €7 billion for new roads, airport expansions and other transport projects that will increase CO2 emissions. That’s according to a new analysis of its transport loan book … [continued]
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Shipping’s Climate Reckoning: The IMO’s $36 Billion Pivot
In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s vote to price carbon in shipping fuels, I had the opportunity to sit down with an insider and expert on maritime decarbonization, Tristan Smith. He’s the director of a maritime advisory services consultancy, UMAS, and professor at University College London. This is … [continued]
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Which Fuels Should the EU Back for Shipping?
Strategic analysis of maritime fuels for the EU Homegrown renewable hydrogen-based fuels can decarbonise the shipping sector, reinforce Europe’s energy sovereignty and provide thousands of new jobs. When deciding which fuels to back, the EU should focus on three criteria: Sustainable — ensure real emissions reductions across the entire lifecycle, … [continued]
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Wizz Air’s Sewage-to-Fuel Deal Helps Blow Up Five Energy Myths
Wizz Air made headlines recently by signing a major deal to purchase sustainable aviation fuel derived from treated human poop. The optics are amusing, but the implications are profound. This isn’t a fringe experiment or a corporate PR stunt. It’s a signal that the aviation industry is moving toward a … [continued]
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