Japanese ro-ro shipping firms launch GHG emissions methodology

Published 08:37 on May 26, 2025 / Last updated at 08:37 on May 26, 2025 / / Asia Pacific, International, Japan, Shipping

A group of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) shipping operators on Monday launched a standardised methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity, in a bid to support decarbonisation efforts across supply chains.

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BRIEFING: China may replicate solar and battery success with green shipping fuels growth -expert

Published 15:34 on May 22, 2025 / Last updated at 15:34 on May 22, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International, Shipping, US

There are indications that China is ramping up its capacity to produce green, synthetic fuels for shipping, with potential for it to scale the market for e-methanol and ammonia much like it did with solar and battery production, said an expert on a briefing Thursday.

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NOTICE: Frequently Asked Questions – Carbon Pulse’s New Subscription Products

Published 11:24 on May 22, 2025 / Last updated at 11:24 on May 22, 2025 / / Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Aviation/CORSIA, Bavardage, Biodiversity, Canada, Carbon Taxes, CBAM, China, Climate Talks, Contributed Content, Data Dive, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Kyoto Mechanisms, Mexico, Middle East, Nature-based, New Zealand, Newsletters, Other APAC, Other Content, Paris Article 6, RINs & LCFS, Shipping, South & Central, South Korea, Switzerland, UK ETS, US, Voluntary

To mark Carbon Pulse’s 10-year anniversary and to better serve our subscribers with more targeted content, we are expanding and segmenting our news and intelligence into three specialised products. Below is a list of FAQs to help readers understand and prepare for our new offering.

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Last year’s LNG trade growth poised to continue, but geopolitical risks rising too, report finds

Published 09:00 on May 22, 2025 / Last updated at 14:00 on May 22, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, EMEA, International, Shipping, US

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) market looks set to continue on last year’s growth, as LNG infrastructure expands and the number of participants increase — but the sector also faces geopolitical risk, despite some governments saying it can help to reduce emissions and enhance energy security, a report has found.

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Fossil fuel costs for shipping could triple by 2033, new analysis finds

Published 12:04 on May 16, 2025 / Last updated at 12:04 on May 16, 2025 / / EMEA, EU ETS, International, Shipping

Global shipping is set to see the total carbon cost associated with fossil fuels double or triple by 2033, with intra-EU routes facing the sharpest increases, according to a market intelligence company. 

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New Arctic Council chair Denmark must drive emission reductions before 2030 -NGOs

Published 15:18 on May 14, 2025 / Last updated at 15:18 on May 14, 2025 / / EMEA, International, Shipping, Voluntary

As new chair of the Arctic Council, Denmark must take a “strong and ambitious lead” on accelerating reductions of methane and black carbon from all sectors including shipping before 2030, urged a non-profit coalition seeking to protect the region from shipping impacts.

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Technology developer launches carbon capture for shipping at $54/t cost

Published 12:02 on May 9, 2025 / Last updated at 12:02 on May 9, 2025 / / EMEA, International, Shipping, Voluntary

A technology group has launched a new commercial carbon capture solution for the maritime industry at an estimated cost of €50-70 per tonne of CO2 ($54-$76) including capital and operating expenditure.

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Climeworks secures carbon removal deal with Japanese shipping major

Published 07:54 on May 7, 2025 / Last updated at 07:54 on May 7, 2025 / / Asia Pacific, International, Japan, Shipping, Voluntary

Carbon removal solution provider Climeworks has signed an agreement with one of Japan’s largest shipping companies to remove the latter’s residual emissions in the next three years.

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TotalEnergies begins construction of lower-carbon LNG plant in Oman

Published 11:54 on May 1, 2025 / Last updated at 11:54 on May 1, 2025 / / EMEA, International, Middle East, Shipping

France’s TotalEnergies and Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production have broke ground on a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Oman, which they claim will be among the lowest-emitting in the world thanks to an accompanying solar energy farm. 

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Japanese shipping giant inks offtake deal for carbon removals in India

Published 11:46 on April 25, 2025 / Last updated at 11:46 on April 25, 2025 / / Asia Pacific, International, Japan, Nature-based, Other APAC, Shipping, Voluntary

A major shipping firm on Friday signed a multi-year agreement to purchase 10,000 credits from a carbon removal (CDR) developer, in what is claimed to be the first ever direct offtake deal between Japanese and Indian companies.

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