RINA, which operates in the fields of inspection, certification, and engineering consulting, signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand's national energy company, through the PTT Innovation Institute (PTT InI).
Scope of Collaboration and Project Goals
These memoranda of understanding create a framework for research collaborations and knowledge sharing that focus on areas of mutual interest and the exchange of expertise and experience. The goal of these collaborations is to support innovation, sustainability, and technology development in the energy, industrial, and marine sectors.
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According to the terms of these agreements, RINA Consulting will contribute with its engineering consulting expertise, while RINA Services will be involved in certification, verification, assurance, and classification activities. All these activities will be conducted in accordance with internationally recognized principles of competence, impartiality, and conflict of interest management.
Exploring Research Opportunities and Innovative Technologies
In this framework, RINA and PTT InI intend to explore feasibility and research collaboration opportunities, technical cooperation, and knowledge sharing in areas such as alternative and low-carbon fuels, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), ship electrification, digitalization, carbon management solutions, hydrogen usability, and cold energy utilization. These include programs for data centers and small modular reactors (SMRs), as well as learning and training initiatives for the marine and industrial sectors to support energy transition, innovation, and technology development.
Suryu Scopeliti, Senior Vice President of RINA Consulting, stated: "We are proud to collaborate with PTT and explore technical cooperation opportunities in areas that are critical for energy transition. By leveraging our engineering and consulting expertise, we aim to support innovation, technology development, and the assessment of emerging solutions in the energy, industrial, and marine sectors."
Pino Spadafora, Vice President of Marine Market Development at RINA Services, added: "Energy transition requires robust and reliable frameworks for certification, verification, and assurance. We are committed to sharing our experiences in these areas and supporting industry stakeholders through independent and third-party services. We believe that reliable frameworks can aid in the safe and trustworthy deployment of new technologies in key industries."
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