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UniBarge, located in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, has been nominated for the Scale Innovation Award for its project to convert the tanker Chicago to run on methanol. This initiative highlights the possibility of retrofitting existing inland vessels for sustainability.

The conversion aims to enable the ship's main engine to operate on methanol, which has lower CO2 emissions than diesel. Established in 2006, UniBarge focuses on transporting gas and liquid cargoes along the Rhine.

The project is currently in progress, with an expected completion and operational status for the Chicago within two months. Although UniBarge did not win the award, they remain proud of their advancements.