Air Products (AP) recently has announced a milestone – there are now 2,000 seagoing vessels worldwide utilizing membrane-based nitrogen (N2) generation systems from Air Products Membrane Solutions (APMS).

AP was the first company to install a membrane-based N2 generation system onboard a ship in 1984. Now, ships from over 50 countries are utilizing APMS’ N2 generators designed and manufactured at AP’ facility in Norway.

APMS’ membrane-based N2 generation systems enable large ships to efficiently switch from traditional heavy fuels to cleaner alternative fuels while at sea, resulting in reduced emissions during the transport of goods.

“This is a tremendous milestone for APMS. Almost four decades after pioneering this technology, AP continues to innovate and support the energy transition by providing membrane systems to alternative fuel ships, enabling a cleaner future,” said Dr. Erin Sorensen, General Manager, APMS.