August 2022 – Rotterdam and Singapore establish green shipping corridor
Two of the world’s leading bunkering ports have signed an MoU to promote the use of green fuels for shipping by 2027. Although multiple alternatives to MGO exist, each with their own pros and cons, these initiatives underscore the importance of making this shift within the shipping industry happen.
1 July 2022 – SwitcH2 reaches its first milestone: Approval in Principle for our NH3 FPSO
SwitcH2 is proud to announce it has received Approval in Principle from DNV on its design principles for an FPSO which will produce ammonia offshore solely from renewable sources of energy.
June 2022 – CMA CGM orders first methanol vessels
Although the debate in the shipping world about clean fuels for propulsion is not coming to a general conclusion as of yet, forward thinking carrier CMA CGM bites the bullet with a bold order for 6 methanol fueled container vessels. More to come!
March 2022 – Energy security is top of mind
Against the dramatic backdrop of the war, unfolding between Russia and the Ukraine, the topic of energy security is high on every nation’s agenda. The humanitarian crisis is unprecedented and our thoughts are with the millions of refugees leaving the Ukraine and the brave men fighting the war against Russia.
January 2022 – Good news for green H2 developers
The business case for green hydrogen is getting stronger with the recent EU deliberations around free carbon credits. Read on here.
October 2021 – EU grant application
SwitcH2, jointly with academic and various industry partners, has filed an application under the EIC Pathfinder Program, part of Europe’s Horizon 2020. Siemens Energy acts as a support partner.
July 2021
The demand site for green shipping fuels is undisputed
Norwegian’s SINTEF confirms the tremendous demand for green ammonia for long haul shipping.
