Subheading
Decarbonising
Shipping
CHEK is a European Union’s Horizon2020 funded project that proposes to reach zero emission shipping by disrupting the way ships are designed and operated today.
About the project
Hi-EFECTS is a Nordic consortium that aims to develop innovative engine technologies for net-zero greenhouse fuels bringing together four academic institutions—Aalto University, Lund University, World Maritime University, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology—and two maritime partners—Wärtsilä, and Stolt Tankers.
The project will demonstrate the use of future marine electrofuels, with a focus on ammonia and methanol, addressing the challenges associated with transitioning to sustainable fuel options. This includes an assessment of the environmental, economic, and social impacts, and policy advice. The project contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, reducing global greenhouse gas emissions (Climate Action, SDG 13), and helping the maritime industry meet the IMO's CO2 reduction targets for 2050 through Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7).
By forming a collaborative Nordic consortium, Hi-EFECTS enhances expertise, promotes scientific excellence, evaluates social impacts, and contributes to policymaking based on rigorous research and analysis. This collective effort is instrumental in advancing the maritime sector's sustainability and environmental goals while driving innovation in engine technology and marine fuels.
Project duration: 2024-04-01 - 2026-12-31
The project will demonstrate the use of future marine electrofuels, with a focus on ammonia and methanol, addressing the challenges associated with transitioning to sustainable fuel options. This includes an assessment of the environmental, economic, and social impacts, and policy advice. The project contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, reducing global greenhouse gas emissions (Climate Action, SDG 13), and helping the maritime industry meet the IMO's CO2 reduction targets for 2050 through Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7).
By forming a collaborative Nordic consortium, Hi-EFECTS enhances expertise, promotes scientific excellence, evaluates social impacts, and contributes to policymaking based on rigorous research and analysis. This collective effort is instrumental in advancing the maritime sector's sustainability and environmental goals while driving innovation in engine technology and marine fuels.
Project duration: 2024-04-01 - 2026-12-31
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