Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Lin-gang New Area Administrative Committee, aimed at advancing maritime decarbonisation and sustainability in fuel quality. On October 29, the two entities signed an agreement to establish a state-of-the-art fuel testing laboratory and digital decarbonisation platform at Lin-gang New Area, representing VPS’s latest step in promoting cleaner, smarter maritime operations.
This initiative marks a significant expansion for VPS in Asia, with the Lin-gang New Area chosen as a strategic location to support the growing demands for sustainable maritime fuels. The newly planned facility will provide comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services, focusing on a broad spectrum of fuel types, including green methanol, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and conventional fuels. These services will be instrumental in verifying fuel quality, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the industry’s overall environmental impact.
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Driving the Transition to Cleaner Marine Fuels
With a commitment to accelerating the maritime industry’s shift towards cleaner fuels, VPS aims to leverage cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights through this new facility. By developing a digital platform for decarbonisation, VPS will offer tools and data analytics to support maritime clients in adopting sustainable fuel solutions. The platform is designed to improve transparency in fuel quality and operational emissions, empowering clients with insights critical for reducing environmental footprints.
A Step Towards Sustainable Growth in Maritime Decarbonisation
The VPS and Lin-gang New Area partnership aligns with China’s goals for a greener maritime industry, enabling VPS to play a pivotal role in the region’s sustainable growth. As the maritime sector faces increasing regulatory and environmental pressures, VPS’s new capabilities in Lin-gang New Area will provide the technical support necessary to navigate these challenges, promoting a cleaner, more resilient future for global shipping.
Veritas Petroleum Services – VPS in Brief
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) is a global leader maritime decarbonisation advisory and marine fuel testing services. With over four decades of expertise, VPS is committed to innovation and sustainability, helping clients achieve operational efficiency and reduced emissions through expert insights, advanced digital tools, and comprehensive advisory services. The VPS Digital & Decarbonisation team focuses on enhancing fuel quality transparency and reducing emissions, actively supporting the industry’s transition to cleaner energy solutions and a digital future.
VPS Drives Data-Driven Decarbonisation with Innovative Digital Solutions
As the maritime industry undergoes a significant transition to meet 2030+ emission targets and stay competitive, the need for collaborative, data-driven tools has never been more critical. To support this transition, VPS is at the forefront of developing digital solutions that reduce fuel consumption and lower emission footprints. VPS offers a suite of emission-reducing software and advisory services that empower maritime companies to make informed decisions and drive efficiency in their operations.
Data-Driven Decarbonisation
VPS’s approach to decarbonisation is rooted in leveraging data to provide real business value. With a range of tools that offer real-time insights, VPS ensures that every service is tailored to help companies achieve more sustainable operations. Whether used independently or in combination, each service provides functionality and insights that contribute to a greener, more efficient maritime industry.
PortStats
PortStats is a powerful tool that delivers actionable insights based on proprietary live data about fuel off-specs, calorific value, and density differences across major bunkering ports. This service helps users better anticipate risks and select fuels that offer the best value and environmental footprint. With an interactive and user-friendly dashboard, PortStats is the ultimate destination for real-time fuel quality statistics.
Emsys
VPS Emsys is an innovative solution that precisely measures emissions going through the smokestack, empowering vessel owners and charterers to manage methane slip and greenhouse gas emissions. The system provides full visibility of methane slip levels and integrates with VPS Maress to analyze emissions across different operational modes. Emsys is the only class-approved solution capable of accurately measuring the full range of methane emissions.
Maress
Maress is a digital system designed for data-driven decarbonisation, offering real-time overviews of each vessel’s performance and the overall fleet. As a unique fleet energy management tool, Maress builds awareness around decarbonisation efforts, enabling maritime companies to stay on track with their sustainability goals.
Core
Core is a forward-looking tool that simplifies the planning of emission-reducing initiatives across a fleet. With scenario planning capabilities, it enables vessel owners to create clear pathways toward meeting company and industry-wide emissions targets.
BOSS
VPS BOSS is a data-driven solution that helps reduce emissions, optimize fuel consumption, and improve fleet performance. With tailored vessel reporting, voyage optimization, and management services, VPS-BOSS supports the maritime industry’s transition to a low-carbon future.
Advisory Services
The VPS Decarbonisation Advisory team assists customers in identifying pathways to more sustainable operations. By combining expert insights, digital tools, and advice along the entire marine fuel and emissions value chain, the team delivers both operational and strategic-level projects. Their expertise draws from unparalleled data sets on fuels and vessel performance, enabling clients to make informed decisions on their decarbonisation journey.
Through these innovative solutions, VPS is leading the way in helping the maritime industry achieve its decarbonisation goals, providing the necessary tools and insights to navigate the transition to cleaner, smarter maritime practices.
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