Contract with US Stacks Engineering
Handling Exhaust Gas from PCTC Generation
Hyundai Glovis is introducing a system to capture and treat exhaust gases generated from Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs). This move is to swiftly respond to the expansion of ship exhaust gas regulations in the United States.
On the 27th, Hyundai Glovis announced that it signed a contract with Stacks Engineering, a U.S.-based company specializing in ECCS technology for capturing, managing, and refining exhaust gases.
This measure is in response to the California Air Resources Board (CARB)'s regulation mandating an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions from ships while docked. Since last year, CARB has applied this regulation to container ships entering California ports. Starting January next year, PCTCs will also be subject to this regulation.
Under this contract, from January next year, Hyundai Glovis will introduce Stacks Engineering's exhaust gas capture and treatment system on PCTCs docking at California ports including Benicia, Los Angeles (LA), Long Beach, and Wilmington. The system involves attaching a barge (a small cargo vessel) next to the docked PCTC and connecting Stacks Engineering's equipment powered by renewable diesel to carry out the operation. Hyundai Glovis is also planning to introduce the exhaust gas treatment system at the San Diego port, another automotive logistics hub in California.
Additionally, considering environmental factors, Hyundai Glovis plans to operate a total of 30 LNG dual-fuel engine PCTCs by 2028. These vessels do not generate power through onboard fuel oil generators but secure electricity using onshore power supply systems (AMP). This is expected to facilitate compliance with eco-friendly regulations such as the European Union (EU)'s carbon emissions trading system. A Hyundai Glovis official stated, "We will continue to actively invest in environmental initiatives going forward."
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