A breakthrough in clean maritime fuel technology has been unveiled during a public showcase.
PuriFire Energy presented its hydrothermal gasification system at an event held at Shoreham Port. The technology converts wastewater and carbon waste into low-emission fuels and was demonstrated in partnership with Innovate UK.
Neel Shah, CEO of PuriFire Energy, said: “Shipping is one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise, and it will require entirely new fuel pathways if we are serious about reducing emissions at scale.
“This showcase demonstrates how wastewater and waste carbon can be transformed into circular fuels that support the maritime sector while reducing reliance on fossil energy sources.
“It is incredibly encouraging to see such strong interest from industry partners, policymakers and investors as we move towards real-world deployment.”
PuriFire’s hydrothermal gasification technology produces green hydrogen and bio-methanol, offering a decentralised alternative to fossil-derived maritime fuels.
The system is designed to integrate with existing port infrastructure, enabling on-site production of cleaner fuels.
The event formed part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6), delivered by Innovate UK and funded by the UK Government’s Department for Transport.
The competition supports projects aimed at reducing emissions across the maritime sector.
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PuriFire is collaborating with HyperGen, Shoreham Port, Newcastle University, X-Press Feeders, Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Associated British Ports on the project.
The showcase included two live demonstration sessions and a static display of the gasification system.
It also featured micro gas turbine technology from partner HyperGen.
Tom Willis, CEO of Shoreham Port, said: “Shoreham Port has always been a place where new ideas meet practical application.
“Supporting and hosting the debut of PuriFire’s hydrothermal gasification technology is an exciting moment for us and for the wider maritime sector.
“Projects like this show how ports can act as testbeds for the technologies that will power the next generation of cleaner shipping.”
The event marks a key step in PuriFire’s transition from laboratory validation to real-world demonstration and commercial projects.
The company will now work with its consortium partners to further develop and commercialise the technology.
