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ZESTAs Newsletter – March 2026
Dhamma Blue advances hydrogen-powered recreational boating and supporting infrastructure
Dhamma Blue, the first hydrogen-powered recreational boat fully designed and built in Spain, represents a concrete step toward the decarbonisation of recreational boating and the development of a hydrogen ecosystem for maritime mobility. The company’s hybrid...
ZESTAs Secretary General Visits MOL’s ‘Wind Hunter’ Mobile Hydrogen Pilot
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting a true pioneer in the maritime energy transition: the pilot vessel for MOL’s Wind Hunter Project. This is more than a ship; it is a mobile, offshore hydrogen factory. By capturing wind energy and converting it into green...
The Kharg Spike: Why Asia’s Maritime Lifeline Must Be Built on Hydrogen
By Madadh MacLaine: March 17, 2026 The black smoke rising from Iran’s Kharg Island this morning isn't just a signal of escalating kinetic warfare; it is the final exhale of the old energy order. For Asian economies—the primary patrons of the Strait of Hormuz—the...
Meet ZESTAs at APM 2026: Zero Emissions Shipping Consulting Lounge
At APM 2026: ZESTAs Hosts the Zero Emissions Shipping Consulting Lounge As APM 2026 opens in Singapore, ZESTAs will be on site hosting the Zero Emissions Shipping Consulting Lounge — a dedicated space for direct, practical discussion on what it takes to move zero...
Throwing Off the Hormuz Stranglehold: Why the Hydrogen Hedge is Asia’s Path to Energy Sovereignty
Originally published in The Business Times. Date: March 11, 2026 Author: Madadh MacLaine Asian markets breathed a collective, if shaky, sigh of relief yesterday. As of this morning, Brent crude has plummeted to $85.19 per barrel—a staggering $35 drop from yesterday’s...