ShipFuel-IE

The evolution of shipping fuel, from its sustainable origins through various phases of coal and oil to the current quest for environmentally conscious alternatives, exemplifies the industry’s transformative journey. In our first blog post, Luke O'Connell, Engineer and ShipFuel-IE Project Manager, delves into the history of shipping fuel, its transition towards sustainability and the opportunities and challenges faced by the industry. Read Luke's article here - https://lnkd.in/eB5RAmUm As environmental concerns intensify, the shipping sector faces a pivotal moment to redefine its relationship with fuel. The innovative ShipFuel-IE research project is set to position Ireland at the helm of maritime sustainability by developing a clear path to support the transformation of the shipping sector’s reliance on traditional fuels to low-carbon alternatives. ShipFuel-IE is led by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine at University College Cork in collaboration with renewable energy consultants Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), a Venterra Group company. The ShipFuel-IE project is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Department of Transport. #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #ShippingIndustry #Innovation #Maritime #EnvironmentalImpact #EnergyTransition

🌊🚢 Protecting our Oceans: A groundbreaking new research project from MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate, and Marine in Ireland, aims to steer the maritime sector toward a low-carbon future by tackling the challenges posed by traditional fuels in shipping. The ShipFuel-IE project focuses on developing pathways for a sustainable low-carbon marine value chain in Ireland. Maritime shipping is responsible for nearly 3% of global CO2 emissions, making it a critical area for emissions reduction. MaREI is working with Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) to explore alternative fuels and the infrastructure changes required in Irish ports to make shipping part of the global climate solution. The project is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Department of Transport. https://lnkd.in/exRg-D49 #EarthDay #oceans #shipping #emissionsreduction #alternativefuel #research Jerry D Murphy Jonathan Bull

Welcome to ShipFuel, an innovative research project to develop a clear path to a more sustainable shipping industry in Ireland, funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Department of Transport. Despite its efficiency as a means of transport, the maritime industry has been lagging in its efforts to transition the shipping sector from traditional fossil fuels to low-carbon alternatives. The sector's continued growth threatens to triple emissions by 2050, challenging the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement and climate goals worldwide. Partners from leading renewable energy consultants Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) and MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine at University College Cork, will explore viable alternative fuels and the infrastructural adaptations required within Irish ports. #shipping #shippingfuel #energytransition https://lnkd.in/eiw6M2M5