Twentyfour7. - Wärtsilä's stakeholder magazine

Energy trends that will run the world in 2019
While the world’s need for energy seems to be insatiable, the sources of it are going through a drastic change. A 100% renewable society is becoming a reality for many, while others are making serious commitments towards adopting clean energy. Here are some of the trends for 2019 we believe will take us closer to that goal. - Energy, 9 January 2019
China bans plastic waste imports: a blessing in disguise?
China, the world’s largest plastic waste importer, has thrown the recycling world into turmoil by imposing a ban on the import of most varieties of ‘foreign’ plastic wastes. While this move may seem like a huge blow, it poses an opportunity for everyone to find a more viable solution to the problem of plastic wastes. - Environment, 9 January 2019
Purpose in action
For us Wärtsilians, purpose drives everything we do. Our aim is to make a difference by enabling sustainable societies with smart technology and this vision is embedded in the development of new solutions for businesses, customers, societies – and the future. - People, 8 January 2019
Blockchain – The case for digitalising shipping
Blockchain technology is set to take the shipping industry by storm. The last time something of this magnitude happened, it was called container shipping. While the industry is hoping that the technology will lead to greater transparency and standardisation, it is the potential for cost savings that has everyone intrigued. - Innovation, 2 January 2019
Nina Skorupska, going boldly where no woman has gone before
Nina Skorupska is the Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association and has been at the forefront of the march towards renewable energy grids. Now, her goal is to get households in the UK to produce their own electricity for the benefit of all. This is her story. - People, 1 January 2019
Diving deep into the sea of data
If mixing medicine with astronomy to create new smart solutions for the marine and energy industry sounds like a totally bizarre idea to you, think again. This is precisely what two prominent data scientists – Ilona Söchting and Sirkku Karinen – at Wärtsilä, are up to. - People, 27 December 2018
Future engineers go hands-on with Wärtsilä
Attracting young talents is a challenge for all modern-day companies. Wärtsilä boosts its presence in the lives of future engineers by collaborating with educational institutions, and a prime example of this hails from the vast prairie of north-western part of the USA. Read on to hear what takes Montana students to the heat of Florida. - People, 26 December 2018
An energy solution for all seasons
While wind and solar power are considered game changers for the energy market, their intermittent nature has always been a problem. Hybrid plants that use conventional power-generation methods are one sure-fire way to ensure the stability of power supply. But even here, there is potential for improvement. - Energy, 25 December 2018
Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine Ecosystem – A year later
In 2017, technology group Wärtsilä introduced its vision of a Smart Marine Ecosystem to reimagine the future of shipping. A year later, we take stock of how it has helped empower colleagues, customers and the entire marine industry. - Innovation, 21 December 2018
It’s a wrap!
Yet another busy year is coming to its end. Company acquisitions, moving to the new Wärtsilä Helsinki Campus and building a renewed organisation contributed to 2018 being a busy year at Wärtsilä. CEO Jaakko Eskola sums up the year. - Innovation, 21 December 2018
A frustrated optimist’s call for action
Leaders in the maritime industry are joining forces to support decarbonisation through the Global Maritime Forum’s call to action initiative. Wärtsilä’s CEO Jaakko Eskola is one of them. A chat with him reveals that he remains an optimist despite the slow pace of change. - Environment, 20 December 2018
Multiple awards for Gas Fest 2017, the ultimate un-conference
Over a hundred high-level leaders from the global onshore and offshore gas community came together during the first edition of the Gas Fest in Amsterdam. While the participants were full of praise for the format and experience, little did they or the organisers know it would turn out to be an award-winning B2B event. - Innovation, 20 December 2018
Planting green shoots of hope against climate change
Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” For me, the three-day Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps Training in Berlin was a reminder of that. - People, 19 December 2018
Outside-in
With years of experience and industry know-how, Ulrik Friis brings tremendous value to Wärtsilä’s new Oil & Gas team. See how his deep understanding of the industry can help foster greater collaboration between partners. - People, 18 December 2018
Taking the hybrid way
Drops of water make an ocean and small changes lead to a revolution. The new Wärtsilä hybrid centre has a similar strategy — introduce and familiarise the customer with sustainable hybrid technology for their specific vessels to increase the marine industry’s sustainability. - Innovation, 17 December 2018
The world invests for a green planet
The IPCC’s climate change report has made it clear that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is not an optional goal. And while the world needs visionary leaders and disruptive tech, it also needs significant investment to push this goal forward. This year’s COP24 side-event was dedicated to this debate. - Environment, 14 December 2018
Who’s in the driver’s seat?
If you want to leave social media and get away from all the algorithms that seem to be running our lives now, you are not alone. You, too, may be suffering from ‘techlash’ in the advent of many technological marvels. According to consultant agency Gartner, there could be as many as 21 billion connected sensors and endpoints by 2020. We ask if is there a way to fit us, humans, into this brave new world. - Innovation, 14 December 2018
After Slush comes the flood, will we need lifeboats for buildings?
Slush, the leading start-up event in the world gathers 20,000 tech heads in Helsinki during the darkest time of the year. It is not an easy task to stand out among all the corporations trying to attract new talents and partners. This year, Wärtsilä rocked the boat and drew in the best, brightest and most innovative tech minds by launching a controversial product, a lifeboat for buildings. - Innovation, 13 December 2018
In purpose we trust
Our purpose “enabling sustainable societies with smart technology” explains how we want to make things happen now and in the future. - People, 13 December 2018
Evaluating internal combustion engine’s performance
An internal engine combustion performance may vary greatly from the values stated in its catalogue. It is therefore recommended to ask for more site-specific information from the vendor to have a better understanding of the expected performance of the machinery. - In Detail, 11 December 2018

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