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NYK breaks ground at site of future test engine facility for biofuels

NYK breaks ground at site of future test engine facility for biofuels

January 30, 2024 |

In Japan, NYK held a ceremony on Monday to break ground at a site in Chiba Prefecture where the company will install a test engine facility to evaluate the safety of biofuels and accelerate their practical application. The NYK Group will complete the installation of the test engine in June and analyze the biofuel in […]

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NYK plans to launch full-scale biofuel trials in 2024

NYK plans to launch full-scale biofuel trials in 2024

December 30, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Japanese shipping company NYK plans to launch full-scale trials of the long-term use of biofuels in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels starting in fiscal 2024. According to the report, NYK has already conducted several biofuel trials over the past couple of years. Specifically, the company’s data shows […]

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NYK will conduct full-scale trials of long-term biofuel use in 2024

NYK will conduct full-scale trials of long-term biofuel use in 2024

December 27, 2023 |

In Japan, starting in fiscal 2024, NYK will conduct full-scale trials of long-term use of biofuels, which are considered to have net-zero CO2 emissions, in navigating its existing heavy oil-fired vessels. Moving forward from the previous short-term trials, NYK will comprehensively verify the safety and stable procurement of biofuels when used over a long period. […]

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NYK, JERA and Resonac to study supplying ammonia to fuel ships

NYK, JERA and Resonac to study supplying ammonia to fuel ships

December 18, 2023 |

In Japan, on December 12, NYK, JERA Co., Inc. and Resonac Holdings Corporation an agreement to jointly study the supply of ammonia as fuel to ships. As part of the Green Innovation Fund Project of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), NYK is conducting research and development of a tugboat equipped with […]

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