Sustainable Maritime Partnership: TES and 'K' LINE Leading the Green Hydrogen Revolution
Key Ideas
  • Tree Energy Solutions and 'K' LINE are partnering to drive the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in maritime shipping by 2050.
  • The collaboration focuses on developing green energy projects, including producing electric natural gas from green hydrogen, to revolutionize decarbonization in the maritime sector.
  • The partnership aims to secure and supply sustainable fuel, e-NG, for 'K' LINE's vessels in Europe, originating from TES's green energy hub in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
  • In addition to commercial ventures, technical collaboration and information exchange on e-NG carriers and CO2 utilization onboard vessels are part of the agenda for a more sustainable energy future.
Tree Energy Solutions (TES) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ('K' LINE) have joined forces to pioneer sustainable maritime shipping solutions through the production and utilization of green hydrogen. TES, a global green energy company, is leading the way in developing electric natural gas (e-NG) derived from green hydrogen. This partnership aims to transition the maritime sector to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 'K' LINE, a Japanese logistics company, is working towards cleaner fuel sources such as hydrogen and e-NG for its vessels by 2030 interim milestones. The collaboration between TES and 'K' LINE includes exploring opportunities for expanding e-NG partnerships and value chain aspects to accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels in maritime transport. This partnership involves blending captured CO2 emissions with green hydrogen to produce e-NG, a sustainable fuel. Not only focusing on commercial aspects, regulatory considerations such as carbon intensity, CO2 accounting, and incentive schemes are also part of the agenda to support the development of e-NG projects. Technical collaboration is another key aspect, encompassing the operation and management of e-NG carriers and exchange of information on CO2 utilization onboard vessels. Marco Alverá, CEO of TES, and Satoshi Kanamori, Managing Executive Officer of 'K' LINE, have expressed their commitment to driving decarbonization efforts and achieving a carbon-neutral future for maritime transport through this partnership. Together, the aim is to set a precedent for a cleaner and more sustainable shipping industry globally.
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