ANALYSIS
Analysis
We have a proven track record of performing high quality research, analysis and report writing work. Our maritime insight means that we can work with clients to throughly scope research proposals before commencement to ensure they are relevant, worthwhile and cost effective.
Sometimes you need an analyst who really knows the maritime industry well, who understands the lingo, and the ins and outs of ocean trade. Sometimes the big consultancy houses are not what you are after, because you need someone who has niche knowledge about ocean assets, ships, ports, fuels, engines and seafarers. That’s when you reach out to us!
We are often asked to write whitepapers, helping industry actors get effective answers to good questions. This typically requires close interaction with the client, where we quickly need to understand key narratives and research questions. We may also need to purchase bespoke industry intelligence, for certain types of projects. It is not unusual we are requested to take on the role of coordinating input from multiple stakeholders, pooling resources and expertise to produce thought work that can make a difference. Thus, we are not always the entity with all the insights, but where instead we curate and create content for a specific audience. This for example can be the case when an entity wants help with a submission to the IMO.Sometimes we are asked to write articles and reports, something we love to do when the topic resonates with us.
We also have experience with high-level technology assessment, assisting with first-level assessment of green technology options and vendors.
EPRI Case Study
The Greater Port of Houston (GPH) area has a similar GDP as Norway; it is indeed a very busy place. EPRI and GTI Energy, through the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI), engaged us in 2023 to explore the outlook for low-carbon ammonia demand in GPH to accelerate development and deployment of low- and zero-carbon energy technologies. The LCRI is targeting advances in the production, distribution, and application of low-carbon, alternative energy carriers.
The annual fuel volumes bunkered out of GPH is around 6 million metric tonnes today. Our analysis suggested, that by 2050, 7-14 million metric tonnes of the bunker demand in GPH could be net-zero, and a total of 9-24 million metric tonnes of low-carbon ammonia could be in demand from maritime users, by that time.
Our analysis involved a multitude of stakeholders and interviews in addition to analysing many sources of data, including AIS data for ship traffic.
NOGAPS
There are many obstacles in the way to get a first ammonia-propelled vessel in the water. But what are the obstacles, and how can you address them? These were some of the questions we were approached with by the Global Maritime Forum in 2020, when we were asked to lead a consortium including Ørsted, Lauritzen Kosan, DNV, DNB, Danish Ship Finance, MAN Energy Solutions and Wärtsilä, to develop the first concept model of NoGAPS; the Nordic Green Ammonia Propulsion Ship. A second phase of this project, NoGAPS II, led by the Maersk McKinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping, resulted in an Approval in Principle by DNV.
We facilitated the conversation between the parties, and produced the first NoGAPS report, which was published by Nordic Innovation.