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Oil prices were high before, but consistent with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, oil prices have now reached a culmination WTI Crude 111.40$/barrel and Brent Crude at 110.46$/barrel. For the shipping and marine industry, these unprecedented hikes in oil prices will create a thriving market to refit Exhaust Gas cleaning systems that operate on high sulfur fuel, whose prices are much lower than low sulfur fuels.

 Why is it prudent to install Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Scrubbers) instead of using low sulfur oils?

Exhaust gas cleaning systems (Scrubbers) operate on high sulfur fuel, and high sulfur fuel oil 'bunker' is plentiful and reasonably priced. It's well tolerated by marine engines, which consume approximately four million barrels (550,000 tonnes) per day. Its accessibility and low cost are accounted for in the current cost structure of marine freight tariffs. Furthermore, the payback time period of installing an Exhaust Cleaning System is less than two years compared to keeping operating on high-cost low-sulfur fuel to comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 regulations limiting sulfur dioxide emissions (Sox) to 0.50 percent.

Albion Marine Solutions provides turnkey solutions from scratch to after-sales support. Based on the feasibility study, client requirements, and the alkalinity of the marine environment in which the vessel will operate, Albion Marine can recommend supply and refit the EGCS system. Further to our capabilities, all types of exhaust gas cleaning systems are available with us, including wet scrubbers (open and closed loop), dry scrubbers, and hybrid scrubbers; for more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant breach of international law. It has no justification. Albion Marine Solutions strongly condemn this reckless act and unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Our heartfelt sympathies are with Ukraine and its people.

To respond to Russia's egregious transgressions of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and significant human rights violations. Mr. Sergiy Yakovenko, Director of Albion Marine Solutions, has stated that "Albion Marine Solutions will immediately stop providing services to Russian companies and vessel ship owners worldwide." The Russian attack on Ukraine is appalling. The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine. We are praying for the proud people of Ukraine. God bless them all. 

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) initial 40% GHG reduction targets by 2030 and decarbonizing shipping entirely by 2050 by achieving net-zero emissions targets necessitate a multi-pronged effort. National and port authorities are also raising their environmental standards; currently, the only available solution to meet the IMO goals is to switch to an alternative fuel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which provides an immediate benefit in terms of carbon, Sox, and NOx reductions. It is widely available, inexpensive, and the only alternative fuel with an existing and well-established infrastructure.

LNG conversion is a well-established and viable path toward more sustainable fuels, and it plays an important role not only in reducing ship carbon footprints but also in assisting in the elimination of other pollutants. It also opens up the possibility of adopting future green fuels, such as bioLNG or synthetic methane, without requiring major changes. According to research data on ships and vessels that have already been converted to LNG, the results prove that they have a significant reduction of around 85-90 percent in NOx emissions, 99 percent in Sox, and 20 percent reductions in CO2 emissions and other particulate matters.

Albion Marine Solution can manage all aspects of an LNG conversion project, including feasibility studies, financing solutions, solution proposals, execution planning, and project delivery. Albion Marine Solutions has formed a strategic alliance with SunRui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd, and LGM Engineering, one of the world's largest suppliers of LNG fuel gas supply systems. We provide packages for specific engine types and can provide LNG systems for any marine installation worldwide, regardless of engine brand or type. A conversion project's development phase can last up to a year, with installation work lasting one to two months. Furthermore, Albion Marine Solutions is currently assisting Canadian companies interested in installing LNG packages on tugboats. For more information contact our technical team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Ferry Association has named Albion Marine Solutions as its February 2022 supplier member of the month.

Albion Marine Solutions has received this honor for its sustainable solutions in protecting the ocean and combating climate change by serving and retrofitting countless vessels with turnkey solutions and reducing the effects of Sox, Nox, and greenhouse gases. For more information, please follow the link Supplier Member of the Month - Canadian Ferry Association