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MAY 24, 2022

Rio Tinto and bp have agreed to work together on a one-year marine biofuel trial to help reduce carbon emissions from Rio Tinto’s marine fleet. The fuel will be trialed on Rio Tinto’s RTM Tasman vessel on a mix of Transatlantic and Atlantic-Pacific routes, in one of the longest-duration marine biofuel trials to date.

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Mariner Oil Carbon Fuel 273

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MARCH 7, 2020

Leading short sea ro-ro operator UECC and sustainable marine biofuel pioneer GoodFuels have launched a joint trial of GoodFuels Bio-Fuel Oil (MR1-100 or BFO) on UECC’s ro-ro vessel M/V Autosky. The announcement comes at a time when the industry is under increasing scrutiny to improve its sustainability and move towards decarbonisation.

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Mariner Belgium Spain Oil 397

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JUNE 30, 2020

Solid-oxide fuel-cell manufacturer Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a part of Samsung Group, have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to design and to develop fuel cell-powered ships. The two companies will work together to realize their vision of clean power for ships and a more sustainable marine shipping industry.

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Industrial Industry Energy Mariner 459

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Maritime classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Alfa Laval the first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol. Marine boilers generate steam for auxiliary machinery for various ship services or, in some cases, for main propulsion. Source: Alfa Laval. Source: Alfa Laval.

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Mariner Grant Oil Exhaust 416

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Mariner Climate Fuel Oil 427

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the latest purchase of approximately 60 million liters (approximately 16 million gallons US) of Sustainable Marine Fuel, DHL will reduce a total of 180,000 tonnes of tank-to-wake (TtW) CO 2 e on both FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) shipping until 2024.

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Mariner Purchase Global Fuel 199

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MARCH 8, 2022

Rocsys , the first company offering autonomous charging solutions that automate industry-standard CCS connectors, has signed an order of agreement with SSA Marine, the world’s largest independent, privately-held marine terminal operator, to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems. —CEO of Rocsys, Crijn Bouman.

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Oakland Mariner Long Beach Supplies 293

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) tied to a License and Cooperation agreement with UK-based Anemoi Marine Technologies for the future sales and servicing of Rotor Sail solutions to the shipping industry. —Kim Diederichsen, CEO of Anemoi Marine Technologies.

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Mariner Future Sale Wind 243

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JANUARY 4, 2021

Additionally, a swappable containerized energy storage system optimized for cost and operation in the waterborne transport industry will be developed. trigger investments for innovation, job and knowledge creation in the European marine transport and battery sector.

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Mariner Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 305

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APRIL 4, 2020

At a time when pollution regulations are increasingly focused on the emissions ships generate, the SCiB will contribute to the protection of the marine and global environments. Ships are responsible for about 800 million metric tons of CO 2 every year, roughly equivalent to the annual emission of Germany.

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Mariner Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries 321

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AUGUST 4, 2023

More than 1GWh of batteries are now sailing on waters globally, reflecting 72% industry growth in 2022, according to a new report from IDTechEx. Based on primary supplier interviews, it further shares technology analysis and price information on marine Li-ion battery systems ($/kWh 2020 - 2044) and electric propulsion systems.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

The company’s focus on the maritime industry is supported by the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures, that in August 2022 entered as an investor and completed Blue World’s series-B round of a total of €37 million. This will lower the operating costs and thereby enable a cost-efficient use of e-fuels.

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Mariner Fuel Waste Gas-Electric 273

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JULY 15, 2021

Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships. The further decarbonization of shipping will result in substantial CO 2 reductions, with the use of liquid natural gas enabling Volkswagen to cut the ships’ CO 2 emissions by up to 25% percent (tank-to-wake).

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Emissions Mariner Climate Climate Protection 476

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JUNE 15, 2022

WinGD and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine Machinery Division (EMD) are to collaborate on delivering the first WinGD engine capable of running on ammonia. This project will give WinGD and HHI an important advantage in the development of ammonia-fuelled marine engines.

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Engine Hyundai Industrial Industry 284

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OCTOBER 30, 2021

gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) Minimum Fuel Selling Price (MSFP) and at least a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (vs. All topic areas support ETO’s Program Goal to achieve $2.50/gasoline petroleum baseline) by 2030.

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Mariner Industrial Industry Gasoline 170

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JANUARY 26, 2023

MAHLE Powertrain is leading a project to develop sustainable propulsion solutions to retrofit to high-performance marine vessels where battery and other electrified technologies may not prove practical.

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Mariner Hydrogen Clean Cleaning 221

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JUNE 8, 2023

TECO 2030 and Skeleton Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the use of renewable hydrogen in the maritime sector and demonstrate zero-emissions voyage and port operations. Shipping is considered a hard-to-decarbonize sector and its CO 2 emissions account for 2.89 % of the world’s emissions.

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Mariner Hydrogen Norway Energy Storage 170

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. MWh capacity Leclanché Battery System and produces zero emissions. Earlier post.).

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Mariner DC Recharge Fully Electric 259

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JUNE 23, 2022

Going forward, the two companies will explore technical collaboration to develop a pure hydrogen fuel cell system, which will be equipped with Toshiba ESS’ hydrogen fuel cells, for marine applications suitable for long time continuous operation. of global anthropogenic emissions. of global anthropogenic emissions.

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Mariner Market Fuel Sweden 210

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JANUARY 13, 2022

to promote low-carbon development and utilization of marine gas resources. In the Dongfang Industrial Park of Hainan Province, China BlueChemical extracts large quantities of such offshore natural gas (marine gas) from gas fields in the South China Sea. —Wang Weimin, Chairman of China BlueChemical Limited Company.

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Mariner Gas China Engine 186

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Transport Canada has awarded a contract to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, to develop an assessment tool to examine clean technologies that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the release of other pollutants from marine vessels.

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Mariner Canada Clean Cleaning 170

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

a developer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ), will purchase fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems for ammonia-to-power maritime applications. Ballard’s FCwave engine is a scalable fuel cell system certified for operation in marine environments. Amogy Inc., Earlier post.)

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Emissions Engine Fuel Mariner 186

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition accelerating the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, welcomed Canadian LNG provider FortisBC to the growing coalition. FortisBC brings to the coalition nearly 50 years’ experience in LNG production in Western Canada.

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Mariner Fuel Alternative Fuels Canada 150

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Yanmar maritime hydrogen fuel cell system In line with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) revised target of achieving zero net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by around 2050, the maritime sector is pursuing decarbonization efforts. Left: Testing of the marine hydrogen fuel cell system; Right: installation into a ship.

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Hydrogen Commercial Fuel Mariner 359

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JULY 20, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions will begin developing methanol retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines as part of a research association including WTZ Roßlau gGmbh and TU-Darmstadt. In this context, methanol is an excellent candidate as it is climate-neutral when produced from green hydrogen.

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Mariner Engine Climate Concept 150

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MARCH 14, 2023

Methanol is a fuel with a lot of potential as clean, carbon-neutral fuel and the industry is already showing concrete appreciation of it. Under combustion, methanol also emits fewer NO x emissions and no SO x nor soot emissions. Finally, methanol is also less hazardous to marine life compared with conventional marine fuels.

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Mariner Grant Conversion Fuel 413

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JANUARY 12, 2022

As part of the DEUTZ Group, Torqeedo offers marine electric and hybrid drives from 0.5 The project, with the working title “Ma-Hy-Hy” (Marine-Hydrogen-Hybrid), will complement Torqeedo’s existing Deep Blue Hybrid portfolio of drive systems with Proton Motor’s fuel cell technology. to 100 kW for commercial and recreational use.

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Mariner Hydrogen Hybrid Motor 199

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MARCH 6, 2021

OCI) and MAN Energy Solutions (MAN) to develop methanol and ammonia as marine fuels to support industry-wide decarbonization and environmental preservation efforts. Also, EPS will construct newbuild vessels with MAN engines powered by the same two alternative marine fuels. —Cyril Ducau, EPS CEO.

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Mariner Fuel Engine Available Today 243

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JUNE 26, 2020

In an EU-funded research project, an international consortium is aiming to develop new production methods for sustainable marine fuels to replace heavy fuel oils in shipping. IDEALFUEL seeks to develop methods to convert woody residual and waste materials such as sawdust and wood chips into renewable marine fuels.

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Mariner Oil Fuel Cleaner 273

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

MAN Cryo, the wholly owned subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, has—in close cooperation with Fjord1 and Multi Maritime in Norway— developed a marine fuel-gas system for liquefied hydrogen. The award is significant in that the system is the first marine-system design globally to secure such an approval.

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Mariner Hydrogen Gas Fuel 259

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MARCH 5, 2023

This is the world’s largest hydrogen project to date in the marine industry, according to PowerCell. The Norwegian government has set as a requirement that the new ferries across the Vestfjorden at Lofoten be emission-free. Multiple Marine System 200s can be combined for higher electric power output.)

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Hydrogen Mariner Norway Emissions 243

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a part of Samsung Group, today are collaborating to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell technology. As regulations to reduce GHG emissions take effect step-by-step, the introduction of fuel cells to vessels is inevitable.

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Gas Industrial Industry Mariner 281

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wärtsilä has launched the 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. Following Wärtsilä’s introduction of dual-fuel engine technology in the 1990s, LNG has become established as a viable and attractive marine fuel. —Rasmus Teir, Product Manager, Wärtsilä Marine. MW, at 720 and 750 rpm.

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Mariner Gas Engine Hybrid 207

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APRIL 8, 2019

—is establishing a Marine Center of Excellence (Marine CoE) dedicated to fuel cell marine applications at the company’s engineering, manufacturing and service facility in Hobro, Denmark. Reduction of pollutants and carbon emissions is a high priority for the marine industry and port cities.

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Mariner Europe Fuel Power 191

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APRIL 29, 2021

Carbon Clean’s technology will capture biogenic carbon dioxide emissions from a local industrial site. When used as marine fuel, eMethanol reduces carbon emissions by 94% compared to current fossil fuels. By replacing fossil fuels, the eMethanol will prevent 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

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Wind Mariner Carbon Clean 186

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Funded by a grant from Danish EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program), the partners will pursue a high-efficiency solution with the scalability to support marine industry decarbonization. Such alternatives are needed in the maritime industry, which must transition to greener power over just a few decades.

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Industrial Industry Fuel Mariner 170

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This will be the first volume production of fuel cells in Norway and a hub for the Norwegian hydrogen industry. We are optimizing fuel cells from the bottom up for heavy-duty marine use. TECO 2030 plans to deliver a marine hydrogen solution that is more efficient, compact and durable than fuel cells based on modified automotive stacks.

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