Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, a provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil-and-gas and industrial applications.
This move strengthens Alfa Laval’s capabilities toward enhancing energy efficiency and operational performance while reducing costs and extending asset lifespan.
With the addition of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology, Alfa Laval will enable its customers to benefit from solutions that prevent organic matter buildup on the surface of critical assets in a sustainable way, thereby increasing equipment efficiency.
“This acquisition is a strategic step towards offering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and minimize environmental footprint, supporting industry’s net-zero objectives,” says Sameer Kalra, President of Marine Division at Alfa Laval. “By integrating ultrasonic anti-fouling technology into our portfolio, we aim to expand its reach and impact, empowering customers across marine, oil and gas, and industrial sectors with greater energy optimization and performance improvements.”
NRG Marine, recognized for its Sonihull and Agitate brands, prevents organic deposit buildup by using imploding microscopic bubbles to create surface agitation, passively cleaning surfaces and preventing biofouling of critical components.
Installing the system improves the equipment’s performance and lifespan, reduces system downtime, and lowers maintenance and cleaning costs. The system’s low cost compared to the value gained from reduced fouling and improved maintenance cycles offers attractive returns on investment for all sectors.
In addition to the operational benefits, anti-fouling systems play an important role in reducing fuel consumption and improving vessel CII in the maritime industry. They also mitigate the risk of spreading invasive species, further supporting sustainability efforts and other environmental metrics.
The system provides biofouling prevention, which is important for enhancing uptime and minimizing operational risks in industrial operations. It also ensures the uninterrupted cleanliness of internal pipes and valves. In the oil and gas sector, this system prevents biofouling on stationary surfaces. Being ATEX-approved, it complies with required safety standards, ensuring reliability and safety.
In recent years, Alfa Laval has expanded its portfolio through several acquisitions to meet market demands for energy efficiency and decarbonization with high-impact solutions. The recent acquisitions include StormGeo, a provider of weather intelligence and advanced data science solutions; Scanjet, an expert in tank management solutions; and Marine Performance Systems, a company specializing in fluidic air lubrication systems, now selling Alfa Laval systems under the name OceanGlide.
Additionally, Alfa Laval has strengthened its market position through collaborations such as Oceanbird, a joint partnership between Alfa Laval and Wallenius, to advance wind-assisted propulsion technology for a more sustainable future.
