RINA and PTT Public Company Limited (PTT) of Thailand signed two memorandums of understanding to promote innovation and decarbonization in the energy and maritime sectors. This collaboration is conducted through the PTT Innovation Institute (PTT InI) and emphasizes knowledge and experience exchange to support innovation and sustainable development.
Collaboration Areas and Research Fields
This collaboration examines the feasibility and potential opportunities for research collaborations, technical collaborations, and knowledge exchange in various fields. Areas of interest include alternative fuels and low-carbon decarbonization, electrification of ships, digitalization, carbon management solutions, and hydrogen readiness, along with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the use of cold energy. The potential applications of these technologies in data centers and small modular reactors (SMRs) will also be explored.
Training and Human Resource Development
This collaboration also emphasizes learning and training initiatives for the maritime and industrial sectors to support energy transition, innovation, and technology development. Saverio Scopelliti, CEO of RINA Consulting, stated about this collaboration: "We are proud to collaborate with PTT and explore technical collaboration opportunities in key energy transition areas. Through our engineering and consulting expertise, our goal is to support innovation, technology development, and the assessment of emerging solutions in the energy, industrial, and maritime sectors."
RINA Consulting will provide engineering consulting expertise, while RINA Services will be involved in certification, verification, and classification activities. Pino Spadafora, Vice President of Marine Market Development at RINA Services, noted: "Energy transition requires strong and reliable frameworks for certification, verification, and assurance. We are eager to share our experience in these areas and support industry stakeholders through independent and third-party services, which are recognized internationally in terms of competence, impartiality, and integrity."
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