Funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the \u2018ShipFuel\u2019 research project is a collaboration between MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine and renewable energy consultants Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG).<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven that 90% of all Ireland\u2019s traded goods are transported by sea, the implications for fuel consumption are immense,\u201d said Professor Jerry D Murphy, director of the MaREI centre.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur research aims to deliver a definitive roadmap, leading stakeholders toward a low-carbon, sustainable marine value chain, crucial for our economy and the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project aims to explore viable alternative fuels such as hydrogen, compressed biomethane, methanol and renewable diesel along with the supporting infrastructure needed at Irish ports.<\/p>\n
The project will also look into vessel technologies, including retrofitting existing fleets.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Bull, GDG managing director, said the project represented positive progress for the maritime sector which had been excluded from the Paris Climate Agreement. \u201cThe maritime sector has historically navigated through politically turbulent waters regarding CO2 emissions reduction,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSustainable maritime infrastructure aligns with economic growth and environmental stewardship and paves the way for the industry\u2019s evolution to meet global climate targets.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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