MariNH3

MariNH3 is a five-year research programme to develop new and disruptive engine technology that will significantly cut greenhouse gases and pollution emitted by diesel powered marine vessels. Green ammonia (NH3) fuel, produced via renewable energy, has excellent potential as a future sustainable fuel in both retrofitted and advanced engines for commercial maritime. However, uncertainties remain around its safe and effective end use in relation to fundamental understanding of the combustion, effective application and acceptance. With a team of internationally leading academic researchers, supported by industry partners who are at the forefront of engine technology and services development, the MariNH3 research programme will focus on overcoming the key technical, economic and social unknowns of using ammonia through research set around disruptive ammonia engine concepts capable of high thermal efficiency and ultra-low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. In parallel to engineering the best technical solutions, the project will hone policy guidance, to develop technologies and a regulatory framework which is “right first time” and appropriately scaled across marine.