IREC Leads SUPORT Consortium to Develop Zero-Emission Marine Fuel from Wastewater and CO₂
IREC, in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, Aigües de Barcelona, Cetaqua, and CIMNE, has validated a process to produce sustainable maritime fuels from wastewater and CO₂. This innovation aligns with the Port of Barcelona's Energy Transition Plan aimed at decarbonising port activities. The technology integrates co-electrolysis and Fischer-Tropsch catalytic reaction, improving efficiency for producing zero-emission synthetic hydrocarbons compatible with conventional fuels. The project demonstrates the feasibility of using waste and CO₂ for sustainable fuel production in maritime transport.
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The SUPORT consortium, led by IREC, has developed a process for producing sustainable maritime fuels from wastewater and CO₂, collaborating with the Port of Barcelona and other entities. This process supports the Port's Energy Transition Plan focused on decarbonisation.
It combines co-electrolysis and Fischer-Tropsch reactions, achieving CO conversion rates above 70% and selectivity for C5+ hydrocarbons over 80%. The resulting synthetic fuel is compatible with conventional marine diesel, aiding emissions reduction. The project aims to scale this technology for widespread use in maritime and land logistics, contributing to sustainability and climate neutrality goals by 2050.
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