Electro-fuel solutions for the marine sector

A model-based case study on the feasibility and impact of implementing e-fuels on the large offshore construction vessels of Heerema Marine Contractors

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

J.A. Carbutto Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

J.A. Annema Transport and Logistics - TPM (mentor)
G.P. van Wee Transport and Logistics - TPM (coach)
L. van Biert Mechanical Engineering (graduation committee member)
Hedzer Keulen Heerema Marine Contractors (mentor)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
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Published Date

08-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

Electro-fuels (E-fuels) are a potential zero-carbon fuel option, that are able to reduce emissions from the marine sector. However, e-fuels still face several challenges, as currently, their production costs are high, and the implementation
of e-fuels in the marine sector is still in a research and development phase. Therefore, this study focuses on the impact that implementing an e-fuel has for both the vessel and vessel owner, from a techno-economic perspective. Since this research is performed at Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC), the focus is on large offshore construction vessels.
Through findings obtained from literature research and a case study, a general indication is obtained regarding the impact of implementing an e-fuel on a large offshore vessel. Several KPIs are defined to quantify and evaluate this impact by
comparing them to a fossil base case.