Davie Shipbuilding, Lévis, Québec, on Nov. 17 announced a partnership with researchers at Université Laval, Québec City, to explore the conditions required to safely use green ammonia in a conventional diesel engine with the goal of bringing this new technology to market. Davie said as Canada’s largest and highest capacity shipbuilder, it is committed to a cleaner, greener shipbuilding industry by supporting innovative solutions that will reduce the carbon footprint of the marine sector.
Davie said Alain de Champlain, Professor and Director of the Combustion Research Laboratory at Université Laval, and Professor Julien Lépine will drive the project forward and bring made-in-Québec expertise and oversight required to this project.
“Our expertise will be used to develop the full potential of this new technology, which could transform other industries using heavy diesel engines,” said Alain de Champlain. “Combined with Davie’s shipbuilding expertise, this breakthrough research will offer more innovative and greener opportunities.”