Headed by Cryogenic Industries, Inc. in California, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group global experience in developing and manufacturing cryogenic pumps for more than 70 years and alternative fuels fueling stations for 26 years is attracting companies like SK Plug Hyverse that want capable partners to help grow South Korea’s hydrogen infrastructure and economy.

SK Plug Hyverse is a tremendous partner for Nikkiso in South Korea because together we bring exceptional capabilities and people to support South Korea’s progressive approach to establishing a competitive hydrogen economy. Nikkiso admires South Korea’s productive and pragmatic approach to scaling up the hydrogen economy, and we look forward to further opportunities supporting its efforts, said Peter Wagner, CEO, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases.

Several liquid hydrogen stations in South Korea have already been commissioned, successfully fueling buses back-to-back, and ramping up to capacity.

The remaining stations in South Korea will be brought online over the next 12 months.

There aren’t many companies that have Nikkiso’s vertically integrated fueling station with in-house liquefaction systems and trailer loading systems, cryogenic pumps, vacuum insulated pipe, vacuum insulated vessels, cryogenic vaporizers, industrial controls, permitting installation, and maintenance services. We’ve been building alternative fueling stations since 1998 and are proud that the work we do supports a cleaner, healthier world, said Mike Mackey, President, Fueling & Solutions, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases.

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With this experiment, Géométhane, which currently stores fossil gas in salt caverns, seeks to test injecting hydrogen into these same caverns, to study how hydrogen behaves.

The hydrogen was injected into the natural gas system to reach a storage well and will remain there for observation for several weeks, before being extracted and analyzed.

Help balance energy production and usage

Storing hydrogen in salt caverns will contribute to local energy independence by helping to balance the production and use of different energy sources – hydrogen can be extracted on demand to cope with peaks in consumption, or re-injected to store surplus energy supplied by nuclear power stations and renewable energy at times when energy use is lower.

We are proud to be contributing to this trial, which demonstrates the extent of the possibilities offered by hydrogen, not only in terms of decarbonizing mobility and industry but also in terms of energy storage, which is a necessary component of our energy independence. As more and more sites begin to produce green hydrogen, the question of storage will become central. The use of salt caverns is a serious option being considered all over Europe. This trial will provide initial feedback on the subject, commented Matthieu Guesné, Founder and CEO of Lhyfe.

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As part of our collaborative ethos of ‘Greener Together’, we actively seek like-minded industry leaders for strategic partnerships in transitioning to sustainable aviation. Our collaboration with Singapore Airlines aims to accelerate and support the development of the SAF supply chain in the region, fostering a reliable SAF ecosystem to enable the industry to achieve its long-term decarbonization goals. Cathay was one of the first airlines in Asia to set a target of 10 percent SAF for its total fuel consumption by 2030, and we are undertaking a multi-pronged approach to contribute to the aviation industry’s transition towards a greener future, said Ronald Lam, CEO of Cathay Group.

Two focus areas

The agreement, which focuses on two key areas, underscores both carriers’ commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and affirms their aspiration to help drive sustainability changes in the airline industry.

Firstly, Cathay and SIA will jointly advocate for the greater use of SAF in the Asia-Pacific region.

Initiatives in this area will include raising public awareness about SAF’s critical role in decarbonizing aviation, advocating for supportive policies in the region, and promoting the creation of a standard global accounting and reporting framework to ensure the transparency and verifiability of emission reductions from the use of the fuel.

The airlines will also explore potential opportunities for joint procurement of SAF at selected locations. These are aimed at boosting SAF production and supporting its wider adoption in the airline industry.

The second area of focus will be the exchange of best practices to reduce single-use plastics, minimize waste, and improve energy efficiency in ground and cargo operations.

This will allow Cathay and SIA to improve their sustainability performance, and speed up the development and implementation of sustainable solutions in their operations.

Singapore Airlines is committed to embedding sustainability in all aspects of our operations. At the same time, we recognize that we cannot achieve our targets alone. Our partnership with Cathay signifies our mutual ambition to enhance collaboration in sustainability initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region. Together we are helping to set the foundation for a more sustainable aviation industry, and ensure that future generations continue to reap the benefits of air travel, said Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines.

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Emirates’ investment into Neste-produced SAF in Singapore marks the first step forward in our SAF adoption in Asia, a region that is primed to become a leading supplier of SAF, which continues to be in short supply. While the activation of this agreement marks a milestone in our SAF journey in a new region, there’s still a lot of work to do. And as we procure SAF for the short term, we’ve got our sights set on longer-term agreements to help scale up a steady supply of SAF for our operations, said Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer at Emirates.

The supply of SAF to Emirates at Changi Airport is part of the partnership the two companies announced in October 2023.

Earlier this year, Neste supplied over 6,000 tonnes of blended SAF to Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands.

We are excited Emirates has started using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Changi Airport as the newest step in our cooperation. It makes Emirates the first international visiting carrier using SAF at the airport produced at our Singapore refinery and supplied to the airport via our integrated supply chain. We are looking forward to continuing to work together on scaling up the supply of SAF for Emirates’ operations, said Alexander Kueper, VP of Renewable Aviation Business at Neste.

Multi-faceted SAF strategy

Emirates’ multi-faceted SAF strategy focuses on exploring opportunities to use SAF operationally wherever it is available in its network, share emissions reductions with corporate customers or freight forwarders where feasible, cooperate on longer-term SAF projects with reputable partners and support SAF ventures in the UAE with the potential to supply sustainable aviation fuel at its hub in the future.

The airline currently operates flights from Amsterdam Schipol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), France, London Heathrow (LHR), UK, and Oslo Gardemoen Airport (OSL), Norway with SAF. It also integrated SAF into the fuelling systems at its Dubai International Airport (DXB) hub late last year.

In 2023, Emirates was also the first airline in the world to operate two landmark demonstration flights from DXB on a Boeing 777 and A380 with 100 percent SAF in one engine in partnership with Neste and other committed partners, supporting future certification where 100 percent drop in SAF is approved for commercial airline operations.

The airline has also committed US$200 million for research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation, and last month became an industrial partner of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), based at the University of Cambridge.

The airline is a member of the Solent Cluster in the UK, an initiative focused on low-carbon investments with the potential to create a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant that can produce up to 200,000 tonnes per year if operational by 2032.

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Drax Group, the world’s second-largest wood pellet producer, has pellet production in both the US South and Canada.

The company has a longstanding relationship with NBP which transports its pellets to Japan.

These pellets are currently shipped through smaller handysize bulkers, which, due to the limited size of their fuel tanks, have proved challenging to switch to lower emission fuels, such as ammonia.

Through the MoU, signed mid-May at the British Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, the companies will initially start research to develop the new shipping technology, an on-board biomass energy plant required to power a bioship.

Drax aims to be carbon-negative by 2030 and decarbonising our supply chain is critical to reaching this goal. This MoU is an important step in the development of the technology required to power and launch the world’s first bioship, which will support Drax’s decarbonization goals but could also drive the innovation needed to transform shipping and cut carbon emissions and fuel costs in global supply chains. I’m looking forward to working with our partners NYK, NBP, and TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING, to explore the potential this technology has to support global efforts to address the climate crisis. We are also exploring the role of other renewable technologies in delivering greener shipping, said Paul Sheffield, Chief Commercial Officer at Drax Group.

The four companies are exploring how other renewable technologies could be used to reduce emissions and fuel costs of shipping biomass.

This initiative is part of NYK’s long-term target of net-zero emission of greenhouse gas by 2050 for the NYK Group’s oceangoing businesses. The NYK Group is committed to providing its expertise in low-carbon and decarbonized maritime transportation as per this MoU and will utilize the knowledge gained in this research and development to promote initiatives related to various energy-saving technologies. Through our strength in high-quality transportation services, we will continue to co-create value for society with our partners Drax and TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING, said Shinichi Yanagisawa, Executive Officer of NYK Line.

Explore onboard biomass gasification

The onboard energy plant would use a gasifier to gasify pellets at high temperatures and create and contain gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane (synthesis gas – syngas).

The syngas would then be used to power a generator which could propel the bioship and provide a proportion of its internal power.

The installation of a biomass energy plant could see up to a 22 percent reduction in well-to-wake carbon emissions in bioships when compared to using fossil fuels.

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING focuses on reducing the global environmental impact in the design and construction of our vessels and has declared to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To realize this aim and recognize ourselves as a frontrunner of an environmentally friendly yard, we are driving to develop and construct new fueled vessels that combine environmental impact reduction and economic efficiency. We are very proud to be involved in this project, which aims to achieve the world’s first maritime transport using wood biomass energy, in collaboration with NYK Line, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, and Drax Group. This project is an attempt to implement ‘Creating the future, today’ as the TSUNEISHI Group slogan, and TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING will contribute by demonstrating our function as a shipbuilder for the project members, said Kenichi Shibata, Managing Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING.

If this development is successful, the companies will jointly study the possibility of building a bioship by the end of 2029.

Drax is a leading renewable energy company, and we are honored to be a part of this symbolic project to use its main products as environmentally friendly fuel in the transportation of the products themselves. After a study of the biomass fuel plant and gasifier system, Drax, TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING, NYK, and NBP have concluded an MoU for the feasibility study on the development of the world’s first wood pellets-powered Super Low-Emission Vessel. This is an important step towards a decarbonized society for all concerned parties. NBP will continue to contribute to global decarbonization together with its customers and partners, ended Masashi Suda, President of NBP.

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IVECO is partnering with the heavy metal band to deliver low-emission transport to all of the nine stops on the European leg of the Tour – Munich, Germany; Milan, Italy; Vienna, Austria; Helsinki, Finland; Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway; Clisson, France; Warsaw, Poland; and Madrid, Spain – providing natural gas, electric and renewable diesel-powered trucks, and minibusses for the logistics for Metallica staff and concert equipment.

A fuel-cell electric truck will also join the ranks of the multi-energy fleet in the final stages of the Tour.

IVECO will also collaborate with Shell to refuel the vehicles on the routes to the concert venues, relying on the energy company’s network of filling stations.

We are delighted to go ‘down the highway’ with the amazing Metallica. Our alternative propulsion vehicles powered with Shell’s low-carbon fuel solutions will contribute to reducing the band’s carbon footprint on the European dates of their M72 Tour. The multi-energy fleet, personalized with a special edition Metallica livery, will act as a powerful ambassador of sustainable transport as it travels on the roads across Europe and at the concert venues, said Luca Sra, President of Truck Business Unit, IVECO Group.

M72 World Tour powered by a multi-energy fleet

The IVECO fleet supporting the European leg of the Metallica Tour is made up of ten IVECO S-Way heavy-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and four IVECO S-Way powered by renewable diesel, which are used to transport the band’s equipment leveraging on the Shell refueling network.

The multi-energy fleet is further complemented by additional vehicles to provide further logistics and show support. It comprises two IVECO S-eWay – the first electric heavy-duty truck fully manufactured by IVECO – two IVECO S-Way LNG and one IVECO S-Way powered by renewable diesel.

An IVECO S-eWay Fuel Cell will join the convoy for the last Spanish dates.

A shuttle service for the band’s crew will be provided by eDaily minibuses and an Evadys coach, from the sister brand IVECO BUS.

With IVECO’s alternative traction vehicles, Metallica will make a significant leap forward on its decarbonization journey. Environmental sustainability and social responsibility are the common ground on which the partnership between IVECO and Metallica is built.

When we first met with IVECO Group they illustrated their vision for this project and how they aim to change the future of transportation and carbon emissions. We immediately knew that Metallica’s goals aligned with theirs, and realized the huge potential of reducing CO2 emissions in heavy-duty transport vehicles. We’ll be launching our partnership in May of ‘24 when the M72 World Tour continues throughout Europe with IVECO’s natural gas, electric, and renewable-diesel-powered vehicles moving our gear from city to city. Together we’ll be able to contribute to Iveco Group’s pledge of reaching net zero carbon emissions by the year 2040. How incredible for us to be part of that! commented Metallica when the announcement was made.

Renewable diesel and bioLNG provided by Shell

The applicable part of the fleet of IVECO S-Way trucks on the M72 World Tour is fuelled by Shell Renewable Diesel and Shell BioLNG.

In Europe, Shell Renewable Diesel offers up to 90 percent less life cycle carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂eq) emissions compared to B7 diesel.

For transport companies focused on reducing their carbon footprint, Shell BioLNG provides an immediate, drop-in solution for emitting life cycle CO₂eq emissions as its chemical properties enable a switch from fossil liquefied natural gas (LNG) without changes to infrastructure or equipment.

Shell will also deliver Shell FuelSave Diesel and Shell LNG, and the energy company will purchase carbon credits for the calculated life cycle CO₂eq emissions that cannot be avoided or reduced.

Shell has been collaborating with IVECO to help lower life cycle transport emissions, aiming to provide low-carbon fuels, such as Shell BioLNG and Shell Renewable Diesel. For example, Shell BioLNG offers a 100 percent reduction in CO₂eq life-cycle emissions to dedicated loyal customers, compared to B7 diesel, commented Janine Albrecht-Webb, General Manager of Commercial Road Transport Europe at Shell.

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Additionally, the airline became the first visiting carrier from the Asia-Pacific region to benefit from Neste’s SAF supply capabilities at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Neste produced the SAF at its Singapore refinery and, after blending the SAF with conventional jet fuel, the fuel blend was supplied to Vietnam Airlines using Neste’s integrated supply chain into Singapore Changi Airport.

Vietnam Airlines believes that the use of SAF will help create a more sustainable future for the aviation industry, providing passengers with both excellent service quality and environmental friendliness. We are collaborating with our partners in the supply chain to expand the use of SAF in the future, thereby contributing to the successful achievement of goals related to net-zero emissions and climate change prevention,  said Nguyen Chien Thang, EVP of Vietnam Airlines.

The air carrier’s flight with Neste-produced SAF demonstrates Neste’s ongoing commitment to supporting airlines on their journey to reduce aviation-related emissions and to raise awareness of SAF as a key lever to reduce air travel emissions.

We are excited that Vietnam Airlines chose our Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its first flight with SAF. The aviation industry is committed to ambitious climate targets, and sustainable aviation fuel plays a crucial role in reaching those goals. As the world’s leading producer of SAF, Neste is fully committed to supporting customers such as Vietnam Airlines on their decarbonization journey, and we look forward to expanding our cooperation, said Carrie Song, SVP Commercial from the Renewable Products business at Neste.

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The location is of strategic importance due to its geographical proximity to both the forest plantations from which Eternali will purchase stumpage – the Coopmar plantations – and the larger international port, Porto de Santana, which Eternali intends to use for its international deliveries.

This land is incredibly important for us to build the hub for transshipment, storage, and drying we need for further transport to our international port. From the moment we began discussions with the Coopmar-cooperative to purchase from their large plantations in the area, we knew how critical it would be to find land around the Paru River for our logistics chain, said Andreas Forssell, CEO of Eternali.

The seller of the land is the company’s COO, Gustavo de Silveira.

In the spring of 2023, we also invested in building a road from the Coopmar plantations to the river area to validate our logistics solutions with potential customers. It is challenging to find good riverside plots in this area, and we are truly grateful that after long discussions with Gustavo, we have had the opportunity to acquire the property for Eternali, so we now can prepare the land, Andreas Forssell said.

On the property, Eternali intends to establish a logistics center with facilities for unloading incoming raw materials from the plantations via trucks, storage, and drying of raw materials, and transshipment of raw materials for transport via the Paru River to Porto de Santana.

The size of the property also allows for the potential establishment of a wood-chipping operation for biomass if needed.

The acquisition of the property is financed through an interest-free promissory note amounting to R$7.2 million (≈ US$1.34 million) which represents a discount compared to the independent valuation of the property commissioned by the company.

The board will propose that the 2024 annual general meeting approve a debt-for-equity swap for the corresponding amount.

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Cementing the commitment of stakeholders within the transportation sector and fostering political interest, the inauguration showcased the urgent need for innovative, sustainable solutions, advocating the indispensable role of RNG as the linchpin in achieving nationwide emission reduction targets and facilitating a transition to a circular economy.

In order to reach our urgent climate targets, we need to halven emissions every decade. Biomethane is an important part of Scania’s broad sustainability offering, providing cost-efficient emission cuts, as well as several circular benefits and increased energy resilience. The Nordics have pioneered biomethane in transport. Together with our partners, we can offer complete waste-to-vehicle solutions, said Christian Levin, CEO of Scania and Traton.

Biogas and RNG key to Sweden’s energy transition

The pressing need to meet future climate regulations was a central theme during the inauguration ceremony.

There was a heavy emphasis on the role of RNG in attaining Sweden’s ambitious emission reduction targets for the transport sector, and how biogas could serve as a tool in the transition towards a circular economy.

To stay aligned with Sweden’s ambitious roadmap of achieving a 70 percent reduction in transport emissions by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline, innovative and sustainable solutions like biogas and RNG have to be leveraged.

Novel design

Replacing older filling stations in Järna and Älvsjö, the Södertälje Syd refueling station will provide greater capacity and reduced refueling time.

The unique design boasts two compressed gas (CNG) dispensers and two liquefied gas (LNG) dispensers, catering to heavy-duty transport and smaller vehicles, thereby supporting an inclusive green transport system.

This partnership with Scania is important as they are providing land for this project and continue to develop gas-powered trucks. It enables us to continue to expand and secure energy supply for sustainable solutions. This new station caters for not only the local transport and logistic needs but national and international transports as well, said Sharareh Edström, Head of Business Traffic Sweden at Gasum.

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This is a significant step in expanding the availability of Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to customers across Europe.

It is part of Neste’s ongoing expansion of global SAF production and supply capabilities, with SAF production at Neste’s renewables refinery in Singapore ramping up and the modification of its Rotterdam renewables refinery to enable SAF production nearing completion.

Neste is fully committed to supporting the aviation industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable aviation fuel is a key lever to achieve this. This expansion of our supply capabilities and enables our customers to accelerate SAF usage at European airports. It lays a strong foundation for fulfilling the requirements of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, mandating the supply of a minimum share of SAF to European airports from 2025 onwards. It also shows how we are working together with partners like VTTI to repurpose existing fuel distribution infrastructure for more sustainable alternatives like SAF, said Alexander Kueper, VP of Renewable Aviation Business at Neste.

The VTTI ETT terminal is located in one of Europe’s largest fuel logistics hubs, with access to the broader European fuel infrastructure, such as the Central European Pipeline System (CEPS), which enables a more sustainable and efficient fuel supply to customers and airports across Europe.

It is great to see the demand for more sustainable fuels rising. We’re delighted to play a role in Neste’s value chain so that they can reach even more of their customers across Europe. By 2028, our aim is to have half of our business in transitional and sustainable energies, and by having partners like Neste, who are also committed to the energy transition, it puts us one step closer to a more sustainable future, said Jaap Koomen, SVP of VTTI Netherlands Terminals.

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