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IREC, in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, Aigües de Barcelona, Cetaqua, and CIMNE, has validated a process to produce sustainable maritime fuels from wastewater and CO₂. This innovation aligns with the Port of Barcelona's Energy Transition Plan aimed at decarbonising port activities.

The technology integrates co-electrolysis and Fischer-Tropsch catalytic reaction, improving efficiency for producing zero-emission synthetic hydrocarbons compatible with conventional fuels. The project demonstrates the feasibility of using waste and CO₂ for sustainable fuel production in maritime transport.