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“Stolt Tankers eyes 5-7% #fuelsavings from #graphene coating” December 21, 2023, - Jasmina Ovcina Mandra “Tanker operator Stolt Tankers said that it has become the first #shippingcompany in the world to apply #graphenecoatingtechnology to the hull of one of its #chemicaltankers, Stolt Lotus.” “Namely, in early November, the 30,000-deadweight tonne Stolt Lotus was #drydocked in China for five days where the hull coating was applied. It is expected to last for approximately ten years, with an evaluation at five years to confirm if any maintenance is required.” “The X-GIT FUEL #graphenetechnology, developed by #Graphite Innovation & Technologies (GIT) Coatings, is a hard foul-release hull coating that creates an #ultralowfriction surface to increase vessel performance, without the use of #biocides, #siliconoils or toxic components.” “The coating is expected to provide fuel savings of between five and seven percent by decreasing the #friction between the hull and the water and removing #marinegrowth as the #ship travels, the company said.” “This latest application follows Stolt Tankers’ work with GIT Coatings earlier this year to apply the graphene coating to the #propellors of more than 40 ships – another world first.” “The move aligns with Stolt Tankers’ commitment to exploring solutions that have the potential to enhance the efficiency of its fleet and reduce the impact of its operations on the #environment. It also supports Stolt Tankers’ ambition to reduce its #carbonintensity by 50% (relative to the 2008 baseline) by 2030.” “In addition, Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific #Shipping (EPS) has teamed up with GIT to implement the latter’s graphene-based, #biocidefree #propellorcoating across its fleet.” https://lnkd.in/e75nXEUM? Source - original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

motan construction starts with installation but goes much further to include even energy audits! ⚡ Particularly the coordination of all components requires particular know-how. Don’t waste energy needlessly. Use our energy audits. With these we make sure that your systems are not just running. We test all parameters regarding their energy efficiency. This makes sense, also for systems already in operation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYsi6gCg #manufacturing #plastics #plasticsindustry #plastic #industrial #plasticsengineering #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #resins #industrialmanufacturing #plasticmanufacturing #plasticmanufacturer 

Pacific Basin has chosen to switch from a silicone based propeller coating to a graphene based one. On top of releasing silicon oils into the water during use, silicone coatings also require stripping and reapplication at each docking, while graphene promises to avoid leeching and last for longer. As the industry moves toward notable advances in alternative fuels or vessel design, its important not to overlook the smaller but equally significant innovations that will contribute to a cleaner future. José Manuel Velarde CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, CPSD, Margaret A. Kidd, CMILT, CPE™UH Cullen College of Engineering - Technology Division, Margaret A. Kidd, CMILT, CPE™Supply Chain & Logistics Technology - University of Houston, #marinetrade, #supplychain

Sweden is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the steel industry. One of the country's big steel mills is replacing its blast furnace with two electric arc furnaces, resulting in a 7% reduction in Sweden´s total emissions. Other companies are also racing to create industrial quantities of “green” steel, with production estimated for 2026. On the demand side, companies like Volvo have committed to solely producing their products from fossil-free steel. This progress represents proof that it’s possible to make the transition and significantly reduce the global carbon footprint of the steel industry. In the Czech Republic, steel accounts for 7.5% of GHG emissions, and steel manufacturers ArcelorMittal Ostrava and Třinecké železárny are the second and third largest single emission sources in the country. TŘINECKÉ ŽELEZÁRNY, a.s. ArcelorMittal Engineering Products Ostrava - Do you view "green" stell as an opportunity and can similar aprroaches be applied in CZ too? Read more about SSAB's transformation to a fossil-free minimill in Luleå, Sweden: https://lnkd.in/eHfut-_S

🏭 SSAB's Innovation Tour: Pioneering the Future of Steel with Precision and Sustainability 🌍 My visit to SSAB, as part of the Showcase #Mobile event, unveiled the seamless blend of #innovation, #sustainability, and rigorous quality control that defines their #operation. SSAB, renowned for its cutting-edge technology, including the groundbreaking #HYBRIT project, showcases the future of steel #manufacturing. 🌟👀 🤖 Strict Quality Control & #Traceability A standout feature of SSAB's #operation is its meticulous quality control. Every product off the line carries a unique tag, allowing for precise tracking and management throughout the production process. This system ensures not only the highest standards of quality but also enhances the #efficiency of production and delivery processes. 💡 The HYBRIT Innovation The HYBRIT project, a testament to SSAB's commitment to innovation and environmental #stewardship, marks a significant leap toward fossil-free steel production. As a patented technology, HYBRIT underscores SSAB's leadership in developing sustainable solutions for the steel industry, aiming to drastically reduce #carbon emissions. 🛡 Safety-First Design in Painting and Coating Processes The design of SSAB's painting and coating facilities left a lasting impression, exemplifying their safety-first approach. Every aspect of the operation, from the layout of the paint shop to the handling procedures, is engineered to prioritize the well-being of employees and the #environment. This dedication to safety is a hallmark of SSAB's operational philosophy. 🔍 My tour through SSAB not only illuminated the future of steel manufacturing where precision, #sustainability, and safety converge but also offered a delightful insight into the company's culture. Amid all the groundbreaking innovations and stringent quality controls, what truly captured my heart was the SSAB team's commitment to using the International System of Units (SI), a refreshing deviation from the customary imperial system commonly used across the US. This subtle nod to global standards in the midst of #Alabama was the unexpected highlight of my visit, showcasing SSAB's #global perspective and attention to detail. 📐 #ShowcaseMobile #MobileChamber #SSAB 🔗 To learn more about SSAB's HYBRIT:

Can improvements to your #finishing process really help reach #efficiency, #sustainability, and #quality goals? It can! Click the link to watch our conversation with Gema Switzerland to learn more about how today. https://hubs.ly/Q026myJQ0 #manufacturing #fabrication #metalworking #powdercoating #industry

SSAB With New Billion Euro Investment in Fossil-Free Steel in Northern Sweden Global steel company SSAB’s Board of Directors has decided to build a new fossil-free steel mill in Luleå, Northern Sweden. The investment is estimated to be a whopping EUR 4.5 billion. "The transformation of Luleå is a major step on our journey to fossil-free steel production. We will remove 7 percent of Sweden's carbon dioxide emissions, strengthen our competitive position, and safeguard jobs with the most cost-effective and sustainable strip production in Europe." SSAB's President and CEO Martin Lindqvist made the statement in a press release on Tuesday. The company informs that SSAB has decided to move forward with the next step in its transition by building a state-of-the-art fossil-free steel mill in Luleå, Northern Sweden. Billion-euro investment #SSAB will close the current blast furnace-based production system when the new steel mill is completed. This will reduce Sweden's #CO2 emissions with 7 percent in addition to the 3 percent from the Oxelösund mill conversion, writes #SSAB.  The total mini-mill investment, including contingencies, is estimated to be EUR 4.5 billion (about SEK 52 billion). The company plans to fund the investment with its own cash flows and within SSAB's financial targets. The new Luleå mill will have a capacity of 2.5 mton/year and will be supplied with a mix of fossil-free sponge iron from the #Hybrit plant in Gällivare and recycled scrap.  The startup of the new mill is planned for the end of 2028, with a total capacity one year later.  “Together with our partner #LKAB, we are committing to eliminating CO2 emissions from our value chain and establishing the new benchmark technology for a fossil-free future. In the process, we are also safeguarding Nordic industrial competitiveness for decades to come and supporting the thousands of customers that rely on quality steel from our value chain,” says Martin Lindqvist. Facts about HYBRIT The #HYBRIT technology involves iron pellets being reduced to sponge iron with hydrogen instead of with coal and coke, which leads to the near-elimination of CO2 emissions from iron and steel production. Sponge iron is used to make steel in the next step. The Hybrit initiative was initiated in 2016 by the three owners: SSAB (steel company), LKAB (mining company), and Vattenfall (energy company) https://lnkd.in/dPtF_aqZ

Swedish steel company SSAB has decided to build a modern, environmentally friendly mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden. The project involves shutting down the current blast furnace-based production system. This will reduce CO2 emissions in Sweden by 7% in addition to the 3% achieved through the conversion of the Oxelosund plant. The capacity of the future production complex is estimated at 2.5 million tons of steel per year. The plant will be equipped with two electric arc furnaces, a modern finishing system, a hot rolling mill for SSAB’s specialty products, and a cold rolling mill to serve automotive manufacturers. The new plant will be supplied with raw materials consisting of fossil-free sponge iron from Hybrit’s demonstration plant in Gällivare and recycled scrap. “The transformation of Luleå is a major step on our journey to fossil-free steel production. We will remove 7% of Sweden’s carbon dioxide emissions, strengthen our competitive position and safeguard jobs with the most cost-effective and sustainable strip production in Europe,” says SSAB’s President and CEO Martin Lindqvist. The total investment in the construction of the mini-plant is estimated at €4.5 billion. By doing so, the company avoids the €2 billion investment that would have been required in the existing blast furnace-based production equipment over the next 10 years. The company will finance the construction with its own cash flows. The new mini-smelting plant will have a better cost position due to lower fixed costs, higher efficiency, shorter lead times and no CO2 emission costs. The new complex is scheduled to be launched in late 2028 and reach full capacity a year later. Environmental permits are expected to be obtained by the end of 2024. Read more here🔽 #GMKCenter #Ukraine #steelmakers #steel #projects #CO2 #carbon #emissions #SSAB #investments #Sweden #iron #scrap #EU #Europe #blastfurnace #decarbonization

🔩 voestalpine has produced 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 "𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻" 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗱 from hydrogen-reduced pure iron and scrap in Donawitz, Styria.    The hydrogen-reduced pure iron was produced in the Hyfor pilot plant, while the historical melting took place in the company's own Technikum Metallurgie research facility, a unique complete steelworks in miniature.    The low-CO2 steel was further processed in the wire rod mill into rolling bearing steel, which is characterised by its particular hardness and wear resistance.     𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝗢𝟮-𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.    With its programme 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡, voestalpine lays the foundation for the production of green steel: In a first step, the company will reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 30% from 2027 by partially replacing the existing coal-based blast furnace technology with green electricity-powered electric arc furnace technology.     This corresponds to almost 5% of Austria's annual CO2 emissions - which makes 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙘 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡 the largest climate protection programme in Austria.    💡 Austria's metal-producing industry has a long tradition of research and development, and plays a pioneering role internationally in the field of metal recycling. Find out more at https://tiny.pl/dd37w #advantageaustria #greentechaustria #greentechsteel #greensteel    Source: voestalpine     Photo Credits © voestalpine 

🔩 voestalpine has produced 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 "𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻" 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗱 from hydrogen-reduced pure iron and scrap in Donawitz, Styria. The hydrogen-reduced pure iron was produced in the Hyfor pilot plant, while the historical melting took place in the company's own Technikum Metallurgie research facility, a unique complete steelworks in miniature. The low-CO2 steel was further processed in the wire rod mill into rolling bearing steel, which is characterised by its particular hardness and wear resistance. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝗢𝟮-𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. With its programme 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡, voestalpine lays the foundation for the production of green steel: In a first step, the company will reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 30% from 2027 by partially replacing the existing coal-based blast furnace technology with green electricity-powered electric arc furnace technology. This corresponds to almost 5% of Austria's annual CO2 emissions - which makes 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙘 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡 the largest climate protection programme in Austria. 💡 Austria's metal-producing industry has a long tradition of research and development, and plays a pioneering role internationally in the field of metal recycling. Find out more at https://bit.ly/3woW5Gh #greentechaustria #greentechsteel #greensteel #ADVANTAGEAUSTRIA Source: voestalpine Photo Credits © voestalpine