The ship, a 38,000
DWT methanol dual-fuel cement carrier, is currently under construction at
Zhejiang Xingle Shipbuilding in China. Once completed, it will be the largest
cement carrier in the world and the first to use Climeon’s innovative HeatPower
300 technology.
Climeon is a
Swedish company that specialises in energy technology. Its HeatPower system uses a process
called Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) to convert waste heat into clean
electricity.The technology helps industries improve energy efficiency, reduce
fuel consumption, and lower emissions, supporting the transition to a more
sustainable, net-zero future.
The HeatPower 300
system is designed to capture and convert waste heat from the ship’s engine and
exhaust gases into clean electricity.By using low-grade heat from the engine’s
cooling water and exhaust, the system generates up to 300 kW of power on board.
This helps reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions, making the ship more
energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Fredrik Thoren, EVP and Head of Marine at
Climeon expressed his excitement about the partnership, calling it an important
step in advancing sustainable shipping technology.He mentioned that Climeon’s technology is adaptable and can bring
environmental and financial benefits to many different types of vessels.
The Technical Director at NovaAlgomaa,
Francesco Costagliola says that integrating Climeon’s waste heat recovery
technology aligns with their goal to be more energy efficient and
environmentally responsible.He explained
that this system helps NACC meet strict environmental regulations and improves
the ship’s overall efficiency.
The HeatPower 300 system will be
installed as Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) on the new ship, which is being
built to meet NACC’s sustainability goals.The system will reclaim energy that
would normally be lost in traditional shipping operations, which will help the
vessel reduce its carbon footprint while improving operational performance.
NACC operates a
fleet of modern, eco-friendly cement carriers that transport dry bulk cement
around the world.