The world is calling for net zero cargo transportation

The Medium & Low Speed division produces and services turbochargers with engine power output between 500 and 80,000 kilowatts using one to four turbos per engine. These turbochargers are used mainly in marine and related applications as well as electric power generation.

Our products increase the power density of combustion engines by three to four times and reduce their emissions by up to 20%. In other words, we make much more efficient use of fuel. We are positioning ourselves as the partner of choice for turbocharging and supporting engine builders in their development efforts to reduce CO₂.

In the merchant marine sector, which is responsible for about 80% of the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022 we saw another steady increase in liquefied natural gas dual fuel propulsion. LNG is a transition fuel with approximately 20% less CO₂ intensity than traditional diesel, according to the International Maritime Organization. We actively support engine builders in switching from fossil fuel engines to net zero or zero-carbon fuels¹.

The world is calling for net zero cargo transportation, and the major cargo owners are responding. Scope 3 emissions are becoming more relevant as the need for decarbonization comes into a much stronger focus. Society and environmental groups are demanding it. Meanwhile, technology providers and regulatory authorities like the IMO and the EU are moving towards stricter standards.

Accelleron is a member of the International Council of Combustion Engines, where we contribute as a thought leader by promoting different fuel pathways. When most members still had heavy fuel on their R&D agenda, we led the greenhouse gas strategy group within the council. We gave the members insights into alternative fuels like hydrogen, which requires further processing to form green methanol, green ammonia, or liquefied hydrogen. Ultimately, we bring different players to the table – environmental groups, legislators, financial institutions, ship owners, and cargo owners. We contribute to a broader industry discussion with varying viewpoints on decarbonization.

One of the world’s biggest container vessel operator and owner decided to order a vessel that runs on methanol. During development, we supported the engine OEM with our expertise, turbochargers, and capabilities in our test centers. Accelleron provided an improved standard product and supported the OEM in building the machinery. The engine OEM successfully passed the factory acceptance test for this engine at the end of last year, which was a great success. And we at Accelleron are proud to contribute to this “industry first”.