Norsepower has secured a contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry for the delivery of single Rotor Sails for two new LNG-powered, wind-assisted CO2 carriers.
The two liquified CO2 carriers will be equipped with one 28x4m Norsepower Rotor Sail on each vessel Photo: Norsepower
The 130 metre carriers have a cargo size of 7,500m³ each and have been commissioned by Northern Lights as part of Norway’s Longship project to decarbonise industrial emissions. Each will be powered by MAN Energy Solutions ME-GI engines for which MAN has been nominated for an MS Editor’s Award.
“The industry is transforming quickly and newbuild vessels are being built today to operate efficiently ahead of 2050,” said Tuomas Riski, chief executive of Norsepower.
“Northern Lights JV is setting a global standard for CO2 transportation by ships and highlights the importance of collaboration for accelerating the energy transition.
“Our technology, alongside an air lubrication system and other clean technologies will ensure operations are as low carbon as possible.”
The two liquified CO2 carriers will be equipped with one 28m by 4m Norsepower Rotor Sail on each vessel. Norsepower estimates the Rotor Sails will reduce the fuel and CO2 emissions from each vessel by approximately 5%. The Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution is a modernised version of the Flettner rotor, a spinning cylinder that uses the Magnus effect to harness wind power and generate thrust – reducing both fuel consumption and emissions.
The Rotor Sails will be delivered in early 2023, and following further building, the vessels are expected to be delivered in 2024, transporting captured CO2 from European emitters to Northern Lights’ receiving terminal in Øygarden.
