UK-based Carnot is teaming up with Compact Syngas Solutions to trial its zero-emission marine engine powered by 200 kilograms of hydrogen made from waste. Backed by a £2.3 million government grant, Carnot’s 50 kW hydrogen engine will first be tested at Brunel University before being installed on a Carisbrooke Shipping cargo vessel for a 40-day sea trial between Bristol and Belfast in March 2025.

Compact Syngas Solutions will supply the hydrogen, produced from waste biomass with carbon capture technology to boost sustainability. Karen Taylor, CMO of Compact Syngas Solutions, said the trial could set the stage for significant emission reductions in marine transport.

Jeremy Howard-Knight of Carnot praised the collaboration, highlighting the innovative use of waste wood as fuel. This project signals progress in decarbonizing shipping, with major players like Mitsui O.S.K Lines considering adopting Carnot’s technology for their fleet.

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