Auramarine of Finland and Quadrise, a supplier of clean energy solutions, have announced a collaboration agreement to develop innovative solutions that will support maritime decarbonisation.
The purpose of the co-operation is to leverage the expertise of both companies in emulsion fuels, biofuels and fuel supply systems, providing solutions for marine customers that support decarbonisation and sustainability targets.
Quadrise will provide its experience in MSAR (Multiphase Superfine Atomized Residue) and bioMSAR fuels. MSAR is a more environmentally friendly emulsion fuel that offers a lower-cost and cleaner alternative to HFO. The Quadrise oil-in-water emulsion technology blends residual oils, water and additives to create a lower cost synthetic fuel oil that is believed to increase efficiency. bioMSAR is the renewable biofuel version of MSAR, incorporating sustainable components such as water-based glycerine and other lower-cost biofuels.
Auramarine will provide knowledge of design and installation of fuel supply systems (including Quadrise’s blend-on-board technology) for the conversion of vessels to support the use of Quadrise fuels. Auramarine’s experience in retrofits and modular fuel supply systems will enable it to find markets for Quadrise’s fuel technology on a wider scale and across multiple vessel types. Auramarine says its retrofit solutions do not require dry docking which makes implementation easier and more efficient, providing further value to ship owners.
Quadrise and Auramarine will work together to combine their resources and networks, jointly developing and promoting new sales opportunities that offer a comprehensive value proposition to the shipping industry to help them comply with new environmental regulations.
John Bergman, CEO Auramarine, said: “We are pleased to announce this collaboration agreement with Quadrise, who are driving a positive shift in the marine sector with their proven emulsion technology to improve efficiency, lower emissions and supply new sustainable fuels. The current uptake of future fuels needs to be accelerated to meet decarbonisation targets within the maritime industry and new, viable innovations are essential to delivering this. By combining our strengths and expertise, we are confident that this partnership will drive further innovation and create significant value for our customers and other stakeholders.”
Jason Miles, CEO Quadrise, added: “We are delighted to sign this collaboration agreement with Auramarine, who have extensive experience and an enviable track record in the design, supply and servicing of fuel systems for conventional and future fuels. This collaboration is in line with our strategy of working with new channel partners to decarbonise shipping, adding the necessary expertise, network and resources of Auramarine in marine fuel systems to accelerate the implementation of MSAR and bioMSAR fuel conversions globally.”
Image: John Bergman, CEO Auramarine (source: Blue Comms/Auramarine)
