Westport announces proof-of-concept project

The project, expected to start in 1Q24, will be fully funded by the OEM, and is planned to run for approximately nine months.

The project marks the potential application of the HPDI fuel system for use with marine applications, serving as an initial proof-of-concept project utilising methanol. It also signifies the possibility of an expansion of Westport's HPDI fuel system beyond the LNG applications commercially available now and the hydrogen applications demonstrated to-date. Using renewable or carbon neutral methanol derived from green or blue hydrogen, Westport is confident this alternative fuel approach offers an economical and efficient pathway to decarbonise the sector without compromising performance.

"We are excited to continue to demonstrate Westport's HPDI fuel system as a sustainable solution for hard to abate sectors like marine applications," said Scott Baker, Vice President of Global Engineering for Westport Fuel Systems. "Westport's HPDI technology is versatile and can be used with a range of low-carbon and zero-carbon fuels."

Baker continued: "Demonstrating methanol capability with HPDI further validates our proprietary technology as an affordable solution to decarbonise the marine sector. Our fuel system is expected to provide similar torque, power, and efficiency to diesel, while also potentially reducing NOx emissions utilising easily accessible and lower cost methanol as the fuel."

Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/27022024/westport-announces-proof-of-concept-project/