Category: emissions

  • New study to measure real-world hydrogen emissions

    New study to measure real-world hydrogen emissions A new international research initiative has been launched to measure hydrogen emissions from operating infrastructure in North America and Europe. The post New study to measure real-world hydrogen emissions appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework

    GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has unpacked a cost and compliance calculator […] The post GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz

  • Ocean shipping carbon tax could gouge US consumers, say opponents 

    Ocean shipping carbon tax could gouge US consumers, say opponents  Government representatives are meeting this week to finalize the first-ever global carbon tax on ocean shipping emissions in a move that opponents say could disproportionately hit American consumers. The initiative is being driven by the International Maritime Organization, which regulates global shipping, following a 2023…

  • New study calls for subsidies for e-fuels coupled with a GHG levy

    New study calls for subsidies for e-fuels coupled with a GHG levy Pressure for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to put a levy on GHG emissions continues. In the latest contribution to the debate, a new study from UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group and UMAS sees “significant risk” in some of the…

  • EPA approves most of controversial CARB rule waiver request

    EPA approves most of controversial CARB rule waiver request Will the California Air Resources Board’s controversial Commercial Harbor Craft Rule lead to the building of more cutting edge zero-emission vessels, or will it create hazardous conditions on existing vessels retrofitted to meet its requirements? Either way, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now approved…

  • Cheniere’s LNG emissions footprint lower than thought, report shows

    Cheniere’s LNG emissions footprint lower than thought, report shows U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Cheniere Energy has published an updated life cycle assessment (LCA) study for the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by its exported natural gas according to which their levels are lower than formerly assumed. The post Cheniere’s LNG emissions…