New Tech Accelerator Launched to Reduce Maritime Methane Emissions
(Hydrocarbon Processing) A coalition of shipping leaders is launching today to identify, accelerate and advocate technology solutions for the maritime industry to measure and manage methane emissions activity.
In doing so, the Methane Abatement in Maritime (MAM) Innovation Initiative aims to minimise the environmental impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in shipping, whilst aiding the transition to future fuel solutions.
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Compared to traditional marine fuels, LNG is widely understood to generate less carbon dioxide (CO2), and emit less Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (Sox), and Particulate Matter (PM)[2], for the same propulsion power.
However, some analysis has indicated that the environmental benefits of using LNG could be negated[3] due to the propensity of LNG-vessels to leak unburned methane through the combustion process.
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Measuring the scale of methane emissions, and understanding if they can be managed to negligible levels, will signal if Liquefied Bio Methane (LBM) and Liquefied synthetic methane (LSM) are viable pathway fuels to help achieve 2050 decarbonization targets.
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Andreas Spertos, EVP-Technical Director, Maran Gas Maritime Inc. (MGM), said: “Maran Gas Maritime has long been convinced of the advantages of LNG as a clean burning fuel and as an alternative marine fuel. However, in light of the strong warming potential of methane releases to the atmosphere, keeping tight control over methane emissions is critical to ensure that LNG’s overall GHG footprint delivers as much GHG reduction as possible versus conventional marine fuels.
“This will not only secure near term GHG emission reductions, but will also allow to fully develop gas based carbon neutral fuels such as biogas and synthetic methane. We are proud to be a partner in this new initiative aimed at accelerating the roll-out of methane emission monitoring and reduction technologies in the maritime sector, demonstrating Maran Gas Maritime’s leadership in the stepwise decarbonization of the maritime industry.” READ MORE
