Project Summary

BunkerTrace is a cutting-edge technology platform that provides the maritime industry with an unparalleled level of transparency and accountability in relation to the origin and verification of bunker fuel. By tracking the entire supply chain, from well-to-wake, BunkerTrace enables shipping companies to ensure that the fuel they are using meets both quality and sustainability standards. This technology brings a new level of assurance to the industry, as it ensures that the fuel being consumed is of the highest quality and sourced from reputable suppliers. Furthermore, it enables shipping companies to report on their sustainability practices, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s environmentally conscious world. By leveraging the power of technology, BunkerTrace is revolutionising the way the maritime industry approaches fuel sourcing and consumption.

Project Achievements

Next Steps and Future Measures of Success The results of this project encourage us to believe that, with further development, this produ development of this product and focus solely on e-methanol. We would seek additional gra BunkerTrace gained valuable insights into the performance and applicability of our markers in biofuels and e-methanol. The proof-of-concept demonstrated feasibility, and the outcomes of the project validated the creation of novel markers and associated analytical techniques, as well as a complimentary digital reporting tool. The project achievements include: • addressing marker stability challenges in specific fuel types • developing novel and promising marker technologies in response • achieving dissolution and stability of these markers in the fuel types • development of a digital prototype for LCA and emissions reporting • linking prototype to molecular marker codes • justification for continued development and investment P o m W a o t

Conclusions

uct has promise for commercial viability and scaling. We would like to continue the ant funds for this work based upon our findings and outlined next steps from this project. Participating in this grant-funded project has not only yielded technical advance but also offered several additional benefits for our business of enhanced expertise, creation of a more diverse marker suite and increasing commercial viability by moving from TRL3 to 5. We intend to continue developing this product in collaboration with research institutions and e-methanol producers across the UK. This collaborative approach will further our goal of enhancing sustainability verification within the maritime industry and contribute to our team’s long-term success.

Next Steps

complete longer term stability studies at different temperatures. For the digital LCA and emissions reporting tool, the next steps are to code the new product based on the specifications; integrate it to the existing mobile application; and develop encoded protocols for detection on firmware. All products would then be tested in a real-world setting for an e-methanol bunkering in port.