Safetytech Accelerator, CoolCo, MOL, and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, have chosen Green Instruments and Everimpact, as the first two technology providers to be evaluated by MAMII to tackle the challenge of measuring methane emissions from combustion onboard ships.
Specifically, Safetytech Accelerator evaluated more than 80 methane measurement technology companies and initially selected 12 to join their technology ecosystem. From this cohort, Everimpact and Green Instruments, have been the first invited to join an evaluation phase that include feasibility studies and pilots in partnership with MAMII Anchor Partners CoolCo, MOL, and Shell.
What is Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII)?
Launched in September 2022 and led by Safetytech Accelerator, MAMII brings together industry leaders, technology innovators, and maritime stakeholders to advance technologies for measuring and mitigating methane emissions in the maritime sector. It currently has 16 leading shipping companies as Anchor Partners.
In its first year, MAMII has focused on identifying and evaluating new technologies to monitor and reduce methane emissions from LNG-fuelled vessels, with a particular emphasis on measuring unburned methane in the exhaust stack, known as ‘methane slip’. Once these solutions are validated, the initiative will seek to encourage adoption by shipping companies.
Green Instruments
Green Instruments specialises in measurement and analysis technologies for both marine and land-based industries. Their G7000 CEMS is known for its SOx and CO2 monitoring capabilities for scrubber applications.
Why not leverage the technology that is readily available so that everyone can have a more accurate picture when discussing ship emissions – a practice which has been in place on land for many years
… said Casper Nørgaard Jensen, Sales Manager, Green Instruments
Everimpact
Everimpact started its journey as a real-time GHG monitoring platform for cities using satellites, sensors and AI. It has partnered with Mitsubishi and Wilhelmsen to launch a sensor-based continuous emissions measurement system (CEMS) for ships, which is already implemented on a Mitsubishi vessel.
Everimpact offers a gas analyser and platform measuring GHG emissions – CH4, CO2, CO, NO, NO2 and SO2 – from exhaust stacks in real time. The solution uses a cabinet that is safely deployed away from the stack yet connected via a heated sample line.
We’re excited that our continuous emissions measurement system, already used to measure fuel emissions from the exhaust stacks of ships, is being evaluated to track methane slip.
… stated said Mathieu Carlier, CEO and Founder, Everimpact
Furthermore, Tatsuya Gamoh (Manager) from MOL commented they are pleased to join these technology firms because the pursuit of GHG measuring technology is the one of key point for the company.
The data from this initiative will enable us to move beyond reliance on broad estimates and instead tackle the challenges of methane emissions from the basis of actual, vessel-specific measurements, in line with the Fuel EU Maritime Initiative
… Fredrik Meltzer (Head of Strategic Initiatives) from CoolCo, supplied
Finally, Nadia Echchihab, Head of Innovation Programmes at Safetytech Accelerator, said that the technology companies involved in this endeavour are confronted with a multitude of challenges, including adapting their technology for the demanding maritime environment and achieving a price point that is viable for shipowners and operators.
MAMII is bridging this gap by fostering collaboration between industry and technology firms, facilitating joint efforts through feasibility studies and pilots that will yield valuable insights and proof points to be shared with other members of the initiative.
… concluded Nadia Echchihab
