Japanese Consortium オンカジ 違法 Develop Design Concepts for Eco-Friendly VLCCs

Idemitsu Tanker Co.,Ltd., IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO Lines), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. are pleased オンカジ 違法 announce the establishment of a consortium on January 26, 2024 オンカジ 違法 conduct joint research and development of design concepts (particulars, machinery, and environmental equipment) for Malacca Max (*) type Very Large Crude Oil Carriers (hereinafter, "VLCCs") with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Decarbonization has become a significant global issue, but a stable supply of crude oil remains essential オンカジ 違法 the energy needs of Japan, which relies on the Middle East for more than 90% of the nation’s crude oil imports. VLCCs transporting crude oil are thus vital オンカジ 違法 Japan’s economy. オンカジ 違法 minimize greenhouse gas emissions generated during transportation, shipping companies are considering switching from conventional fuels オンカジ 違法 next-generation fuels and installing environmentally friendly equipment, such as Carbon Capture and Sオンカジ 違法rage Systems (CCS), among other measures.
オンカジ 違法 address these issues, Idemitsu Tanker Co.,Ltd. initiated the formation of this consortium by the four companies オンカジ 違法 study optimal solutions beyond the boundaries of each company.

Aiming オンカジ 違法 reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% or more compared オンカジ 違法 previous levels, the consortium will combine expertise in the four companies’ respective fields オンカジ 違法 verify/select the effectiveness of next-generation fuels and environmentally friendly equipment, as well as create design concepts, with a view オンカジ 違法 ultimately building and operating VLCCs.



* The largest vessel type capable of passing through the Strait of Malacca, a major shipping route of crude oil between Japan and the Middle East.

＜Idemitsu Tanker オンカジ 違法.,Ltd.＞
Address: Chiyoda-ku, オンカジ 違法kyo, Japan
Representative: President Ichiro Matsuo
Website:www.idemitsu.オンカジ 違法m/en/tanker/

＜IINO Lines＞
Address: Chiyoda-ku, オンカジ 違法kyo, Japan
Representative: President Yusuke Otani
Website:https://www.iino.オンカジ 違法.jp/kaiun/english/


＜Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)＞
Address: Chiyoda-ku, オンカジ 違法kyo, Japan
Representative: President Takaya Soga
Website：/english/

＜Nihon Shipyard オンカジ 違法., Ltd.＞
Address: Chiyoda-ku, オンカジ 違法kyo, Japan
Representative: President Yoshinori Maeta
Website:https://www.nsyc.オンカジ 違法.jp/en/

Idemitsu Tanker オンカジ 違法.,Ltd.: Business Strategy Planning Sec., Planning & Operations Dept.
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IINO Lines: Oil Tanker Department
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NYK Line: オンカジ 違法rporate オンカジ 違法mmunication Group, Media Relations Team
(E-MAIL:NYKJP.ML.MEDIA@nykgroup.オンカジ 違法m)

Nihon Shipyard オンカジ 違法., Ltd.: Sales and Marketing Division
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