[G-SHIPSTORY] “Scrubber is much more eco-friendly than LSFO”“Scrubber is much more eco-friendly than LSFO”

Dutch environmental consulting firm revealed... manufacturer of marine equipment such as Panasia is in the spotlight. 

source : CE Delft

A study that scrubber produces less exhaust gas than low-sulphur fuel oil has founded, so that manufacturers of marine equipment are paying attention this.

On the 27^th, Reuters and other foreign medias reported citing its latest data from CE Delft, Dutch environmental consulting firm. 

According to the CE Delft report, CO2 emissions of ships which use low-sulphur fuel oil has increased significantly. On the other hand, Scrubber is lower in CO2 emissions compared to using low-sulphur fuel oil. Accordingly, if 18,000 TEU Container ships use low-sulphur fuel oil, the production of CO2 emissions is reach 1~25% in annual, while scrubber’s production of CO2 emissions is only 1.5~3%. 

Reuters has explained “With the enforcement of IMO environmental regulation in January this year, the shipbuilding industries are at a crossroad of choice whether to use low-sulphur fuel oil or to install a scrubber” and adding “The report of CE Delft is a proof that scrubber is much more eco-friendly choice.”. Media also explained the Netherlands is one of the most developed countries on shipping industry in Europe especially. Thus, Dutch company such as CE Delft is publishing data analysis on marine equipment or crude oil very often.

 source : Each webpage (Wärtsilä, Panasia, S&sys, Hyundai power systems)

Jan Othman, vice-president of Wärtsilä Marine Systems, well-known as finish shipbuilding equipment company emphasized “the report of CE Delft shows scrubber’s production of CO2 emissions is much lower than using low-sulphur fuel oil” by the press release.  

According to this report, manufacturers of marine equipment such as Panasia, S&sys are expected to benefit from scrubber.  Especially, Panasia, specialized on protecting an atmosphere and water environment is recognized for their advanced technology worldwide.

Panasia ranked No.4 (10% share) in a global EGCS(Emission Gas Control System) market within only 2 years after from launching scrubber, with 328.5 billion won in sales last year.

The official relevant business said “Panasia has expanded new lines of smart factories by producing scrubber and applied AI(Artificial Intelligence) technology” and “Panasia is leading innovation in manufacturing, including the cutting edge of the business of shipbuilding equipment.”