CleanPort: European project led by Baleària and Naturgy
- [On-screen text]: PierNext: Clean Port.
- Speaker 1 (Representative from Naturgy / Gas Natural Fenosa): "The Clean Port project is significant because it was the first trial, the first transformation project of an auxiliary power generation engine utilizing natural gas as fuel. Natural gas must be liquefied (LNG) because it occupies 600 times less volume than gas under normal conditions. It is the first project executed on an engine for a passenger ship or a Ropax vessel (freight and passenger ship), marking our first trial for this category of application."
- [Visual]: Technical renders and real footage of passenger and cargo vessels berthed at the Port of Barcelona, showing onboard LNG storage systems and engine connectivity.
- Speaker 2 (Representative from Baleària): "Over five years ago, we initiated a project installing a natural gas engine and generator on one of our ferries, enabling us to virtually eliminate harmful pollutant emissions—a crucial milestone for Barcelona and all port cities."
- Speaker 1: "We have been using LNG for years as a substitute for heavy fuel oil or diesel in industrial sectors. It is already a reality in long-distance heavy road freight transport, but we had never conducted a trial in maritime bunkering."
- Speaker 2: "Baleària aims to have 100% of its fleet powered by liquefied natural gas in the coming years. The Hypatia de Alejandría and Marie Curie are two newly built vessels powered by LNG for both main propulsion and power generators, integrating digital technology focused on eco-efficiency."
- Speaker 1: "The main challenge in using LNG for maritime transport lies in the logistics and bunkering supply operations for vessels and ferries."
- Speaker 2: "The ultimate goal is driving the global shipping fleet toward LNG adoption. We must also continue optimizing engine efficiency, propulsion systems, hull design, and vessel trimming."
- [Visual outro]: PierNext logo (Innovation by Port de Barcelona).