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LNG is firmly back on the agenda for shipowners seeking practical, scalable emissions reductions today. Here I explore the drivers behind this renewed momentum, the role of evolving engine and system design and how Alfa Laval’s LNG offering is designed to deliver the reliability, efficiency and lifecycle performance the market demands, supporting shipowners in their decarbonisation journey.

September 15, 2026

Remote support has been part of Alfa Laval's maritime operations for years but until now has been limited by how crews and service experts communicate. As onboard systems become more complex and expectations around uptime and compliance increase, that model is no longer sufficient. Augmented Reality (AR) changes that: by enabling an expert onshore to see exactly what the crew member sees and guide them through what needs to be done in real time, it transforms remote support from a laborious, text-based exchange into live visual collaboration – making troubleshooting faster and training more relevant.

September 15, 2026

As part of its Smart Drinking initiative, Asahi Breweries, one of Japan’s leading brewers, set out to create a beer with little to no alcohol content. Using the Alfa Laval De-alc module, Asahi now produces alcohol-free beer that retains the flavour, body and aroma of the original. De-alc effectively removes the alcohol content from the base beer while preserving its distinctive character, catering to evolving consumer preferences. It allows Asahi to diversify its offerings and expand into the low- to no-alcohol beverage without requiring major capital investment.

August 5, 2026