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Howden, a global provider of mission-critical air and gas handling products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Foreship, a pioneer in naval architecture and marine engineering. Howden and Foreship have signed a cooperation agreement focused on streamlining the shipbuilding design process to incorporate Howden’s HV-TURBO compressors in Air Lubrication Systems (ALS), suitable for all types of vessels. Air Lubrication technology The Air Lubrication technology blows micro air bubbles under the hull of the vessel to reduce the resistance generated between the ship’s hull and the water, saving fuel as a result. Distributed across the hull’s surface, the ALS can save up to 8% on fuel consumption, also reducing carbon emissions. This solution can support ship owners and operators in meeting their carbon-saving targets, in line with entry into force of the new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and Energy Efficiency eXisting ship Index (EEXI) regulations, from 1 January 2023. 50% fewer CO2 emissions  We will improve the overall efficiency of vessels to support the industry in its drive to reduce its total CO2 emissions" Massimo Bizzi, Chief Operating Officer at Howden, commented, “Howden and Foreship have worked closely together since 2015 when we supplied and installed turbo compressors for the first Air Lubrication System. Since then, together we have installed several ALS systems with Howden’s KA5 and KA10 turbo compressors on cruise vessels." “The new partnership solidifies strong synergies coming from Foreship’s many years of experience in ship design and Howden’s position as the market leader in air and gas handling. Together, we will improve the overall efficiency of vessels to support the industry in its drive to reduce its total CO2 emissions by 50% by the end of 2050.” Quality and reliability Jan-Erik Rasanen, Chief Technology Officer at Foreship, commented, “We are excited to build on our extensive experience in ALS technology and formalise our relationship to integrate the renowned quality, reliability, and efficiency of Howden compression systems." "Together, we offer the expertise, standardisation, and scale-manufacturing that the marine industry needs.” Energy efficiency and effectiveness Howden focuses on helping customers and enabling them to make tangible gains in terms of sustainability Howden focuses on helping customers increase the energy efficiency and effectiveness of their air and gas handling processes enabling them to make tangible gains in terms of sustainability. Howden designs; manufactures and supplies products, solutions, and services to customers around the world across highly diversified end markets and geographies. Sustainability The business recently announced its target to be carbon Net Zero by 2035 through the purchase of renewable energy and carbon-free energy; efficiency gains from energy conservation measures; and renewable energy projects at its manufacturing facilities. The largest impact the business will have on global sustainability will be through its partnership with customers to supply equipment that will make a major impact on their carbon emissions and sustainability.

The provider of mission-critical air and gas handling products, technologies, and services, Howden, has signed a contract with European Energy to supply a hydrogen compression solution. This solution will deliver pure (green) hydrogen as feedstock to e-methanol production, fuelling maritime transportation.  European Energy has been designated by Maersk as a key supplier of e-methanol to ensure their shipping fleet undergoes a green transition away from traditional bunker fuel. European Energy is set to deliver 200,000-300,000 tons of e-methanol to Maersk annually by 2025. Five compressor packages To achieve this, European Energy is developing the world´s first largescale commercial e-methanol production facility. The green hydrogen will be provided by a 50-megawatt electrolyzer and it will be compressed by Howden. The green hydrogen will be provided by a 50-megawatt electrolyzer and it will be compressed by Howden Howden will supply five compressor packages, which provide the required hydrogen purity, pressure, and flow capacity levels on demand. The turnkey packages require minimal onsite installation and the compressors are easy to maintain throughout their lifecycle. The compact design combines high-level engineering expertise with a minimal footprint, with highly reliable, non-lubricated piston compressor technology delivering 1,370 kg/hr of green and pure hydrogen to support a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Heavy transportation industry Salah Mahdy, Global Director of Renewable Hydrogen at Howden, comments: “While renewable energy is becoming more and more common in the heavy transportation industry, this project marks the beginning of CO2-neutral shipping at a large-scale, and is a significant step towards ocean vessels and the maritime industry using 100% renewable energy.” “The International Maritime Organization has targets to cut the global shipping industry’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050, compared to 2008 levels, so renewable energy options like those provided by Howden hydrogen compressors play a vital role in meeting these goals.” Zero-emission mobility We are delighted to have selected the best possible partner based on their long-term experience" Anders Brendstrup, Head of EPC in PtX at European Energy, said: “Collaboration with partners across the industry is necessary for creating a value chain, scaling green fuel production, and planning future total cost of ownership. This also requires cost efficiency, reliability and safety. Using Howden’s compression systems to connect renewable energy production and electrolysis with transmission and distribution is a key step for us.” “We are delighted to have selected the best possible partner based on their long-term experience and outstanding engineering. Howden’s contribution will make our ambition to support zero-emission mobility through an unparalleled technologic approach a safe and realistic goal.” Hydrogen compression solutions Howden is recognised as a pioneer of hydrogen compression solutions with over 100 years of experience in highly innovative hydrogen compression solutions. Howden delivers reliable hydrogen compression solutions on a number of industry projects relative to storage, steel, and mobility, and accelerating the adoption of hydrogen globally. Its technology can handle and optimise hydrogen across the value chain from production, to storage, distribution and end use such as refuelling stations, Power-to-X applications and heavy industrial purposes.