Ardmore Shipping Corporation, a prominent player in the product and chemical tanker industry, has partnered with Value Maritime to install Filtree systems on their vessels. The maiden installation, held in China, marks a pivotal moment as Value Group extends its footprint beyond Europe.
Ardmore’s Proactive Energy Transition Plan
Ardmore’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing fleet efficiency is evident in their order for nine Filtree systems. This strategic move aligns with the company’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) unveiled in 2021. The ETP emphasizes the adoption of clean technologies, innovative operations, and fostering relationships with customers advocating sustainable liquid bulk cargo transportation.
Revolutionary Emissions Filtration
Value Maritime’s Filtree system, a plug-and-play modular marvel, boasts the capacity to filter sulphur dioxide, and with further upgrades, carbon dioxide, along with 99% of ultra-fine particulate matter. This groundbreaking technology enables Ardmore to navigate with cost-effective, performance-boosting high sulphur fuel oil while concurrently curbing emissions, ensuring a swift return on investment.
Sustainable Wash Water Treatment
The Filtree system’s Clean Loop feature takes sustainability a step further. It efficiently filters its wash water, eliminating oil residues and particulate matter while neutralizing discharge water’s pH level. This dual-action mechanism underscores Ardmore’s dedication to minimizing its environmental impact.
Carbon Capture Readiness: A Game-Changing Innovation
Each installation on Ardmore’s tankers is designed to be carbon capture ready. This visionary approach allows for the capture and storage of CO2 from exhaust emissions in onboard tanks for later onshore discharge. The repurposed CO2 holds potential applications in industries like agriculture and food production, showcasing a holistic approach to sustainability.
Strategic Investment in Carbon Capture Shell Ventures’ recent inclusion in Value Group’s and Value Maritime, investor board emphasizes the growing importance of carbon capture. This collaborative effort seeks to propel the development and utilization of carbon capture, utilization, and storage strategies, further fortifying the industry’s sustainable evolution.
Yvette van der Sommen, Commercial Director at Value Maritime, expressed their satisfaction with the successful installation, underlining its global significance. She thanked Ardmore for their ongoing trust, heralding a promising future of emissions reduction.
Anthony Gurnee, CEO of Ardmore, emphasized the crucial role of short-term solutions in the industry’s transition towards decarbonization. He lauded the Filtree system for its dual benefits of filtration and potential carbon capture, demonstrating its adaptability and commercial viability.
In embracing Value Maritime’s Filtree system, Ardmore Shipping Corporation sets a commendable standard for environmental responsibility, exemplifying the industry’s capacity for positive change.
