BlueSoul
BlueSoul is a Shanghai-based clean energy equipment provider for the global maritime industry, designing and manufacturing LNG fuel gas supply systems, IMO A/B-type cargo containment systems, marine exhaust gas cleaning systems, and proprietary cryogenic composite materials for ship owners and shipyards worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersShanghai, China
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BlueSoul does
BlueSoul (上海蓝魂环保科技有限公司, Shanghai BlueSoul Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Shanghai-based clean energy equipment provider for the global maritime industry, founded in September 2015 in the Shanghai Zhangjiang Free Trade Zone. The company designs, manufactures and integrates marine LNG fuel gas supply systems (FGSS), IMO A-type and B-type LNG cargo containment systems, marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS, in open, closed and hybrid configurations), ammonia-compatible clean energy systems, hydrogen energy modules, and its proprietary ASEplas cryogenic and high-temperature composite materials. Technical differentiation rests on aerospace-derived friction stir welding of aluminum alloy 5083-O, a proprietary 304L secondary barrier for A-type tanks that achieves 98% fill rate and evaporation below 0.07%, and a cylindrical desulfurization tower design that is 50% lighter than competitor products. BlueSoul holds 36 firm-wide patents plus 40+ patents at the Jiangsu manufacturing base, and was the first company in China to obtain Lloyd's Register design approval for marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (2016), with subsequent certifications from DNV, ABS, BV and CCS.
The company sells through direct B2B enterprise sales to ship owners and shipyards globally, delivering integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) projects for both newbuilds and retrofits. Revenue streams are hardware sales of LNG marine systems, marine desulfurization systems, and high-performance composite materials, complemented by professional services for EPCI project execution. Pricing is quote-based, dependent on vessel specifications and project scope, and is not publicly disclosed. The customer base includes named enterprise accounts OOCL, Brittany Ferries, Stena Bulk, Ibaizabal Tankers, Sonangol and Merine Industry Yangzhou Jinling across container, passenger ferry, tanker and offshore segments. Manufacturing is anchored by the Jiangsu BlueSoul New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. facility in Jingjiang, established April 2022 with approximately RMB 1 billion investment and an 80,000 sqm Phase 1 footprint; the company also operates a regional HQ in Cardiff, UK and the Torgy LNG SAS office in Paris, France, following the 2019 acquisition of Norway's TORGY Group. CITIC Capital took a strategic equity stake in 2021, and the company has been recognized as a Specialized, Refined, Differential and Innovative Small Giant Enterprise (2022) and a National High-Tech Enterprise (2024).
BlueSoul firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BlueSoul
- Legal name
- 上海蓝魂环保科技有限公司
- Website
- https://blue-soul.cn
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- BlueSoul is a Shanghai-based clean energy equipment provider for the global maritime industry, designing and manufacturing LNG fuel gas supply systems, IMO A/B-type cargo containment systems, marine exhaust gas cleaning systems, and proprietary cryogenic composite materials for ship owners and shipyards worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BlueSoul industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Clean Energy Equipment
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment) (IMAJAHAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Retrofits, Upgrades & Compliance Conversions (Scrubbers, BWTS, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (TLAHAMAI), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)
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Where BlueSoul is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shanghai
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
BlueSoul business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- LNG Marine Systems: Sales of LNG fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) and cargo containment systems to ship owners and shipbuilders. Includes design, manufacturing, installation supervision, and调试服务.
- Marine Desulfurization Systems: Sales of open, closed, and hybrid marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) for SOx emission compliance.
- High-Performance Materials: Sales of ASEplas cryogenic and high-temperature composite materials for marine and industrial applications.
- EPCI Project Services: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) services for complete ship retrofits and newbuild projects.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
BlueSoul product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BlueSoul designs, manufactures, and installs integrated clean energy equipment for the global maritime industry. Its core product lines are marine LNG fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) and LNG cargo containment systems (IMO A-type and B-type tanks) for LNG carriers, bunkering vessels, FLNG, FSRU, and LNG-powered vessels; marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) in open, closed, and hybrid configurations for IMO 2020 SOx compliance; and proprietary ASEplas high-performance cryogenic and high-temperature composite materials for marine and industrial applications. The company also delivers turnkey Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) project services covering design, manufacturing, installation supervision, and commissioning.
Product overview
BlueSoul (蓝魂) is a clean energy equipment provider for the global maritime industry. The company offers an integrated portfolio of marine LNG solutions (Fuel Gas Supply Systems and Cargo Containment Systems with IMO A-type and B-type tanks), marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (open, closed, and hybrid configurations), and high-performance cryogenic/high-temperature materials (ASEplas 2010 series). The portfolio centers on LNG as a cleaner maritime fuel alternative, with desulfurization systems reducing ship operating costs and proprietary materials enabling tank construction. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Jiangsu and maintains global presence through acquired Norwegian company TORGY and offices in UK and France.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- LNG Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) Marine LNG fuel gas supply system that handles LNG regasification and fuel processing for LNG-powered vessels. Includes tank connection systems, fuel preparation rooms, and bunkering stations. Supports ammonia-compatible fuel and cargo management. Sold to ship owners and shipbuilders.
- LNG Cargo Containment System (CCS) LNG cargo containment systems including IMO A-type and B-type tanks for LNG carriers, bunkering vessels, FLNG, FSRU, and land-based storage. Supports cargo tank spans from hundreds of cubic meters to 60,000 cubic meters. Sold to ship owners, shipyards, and LNG infrastructure operators.
- IMO A-Type LNG Tank Non-pressurized prismatic stainless steel cargo tank with proprietary 304L thin-sheet secondary barrier system. Achieves 98% fill rate, 30-40% higher storage capacity than C-type tanks in the same cargo hold, and evaporation rate below 0.07%. Sold to LNG carriers, bunkering vessels, FLNG, FSRU operators.
- IMO B-Type LNG Tank Self-supporting prismatic tank with rigid support truss and anti-sloshing walls. Made from aluminum alloy 5083-O with minimum design temperature of -162°C. Built using friction stir welding technology. Applicable to LNG carriers, bunkering vessels, FLNG, FSRU, and LNG-powered vessels at scales from hundreds to 60,000 cubic meters.
- Torgy LNG Fuel System LNG fuel system for vessels developed by acquired Norwegian company TORGY, featuring compact design, efficient operation, and remote access FGSS control system. Includes 2-year extended warranty from vessel delivery date. Sourced from BlueSoul's Norway TORGY Group subsidiary.
- Marine Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) Marine exhaust gas scrubbing systems to reduce sulfur emissions from ship operations. Three system types: Open loop (seawater scrubbing), Closed loop (alkali solution circulation), and Hybrid (switchable between open and closed modes). Sold to ship owners and shipyards.
- ASEplas 2010 Cryogenic Material Low-temperature composite material for cryogenic applications (-196°C to +160°C). Available in three types: SWA (DMC material, 1.9 g/cm³), SWB (SMC material, 1.8 g/cm³), and SWC1 (polyester resin/glass fiber composite). Features 35-50 year service life, near-zero water absorption, and resistance to chemical/petroleum/salt corrosion. Sold for marine and industrial applications.
- ASEplas 2010 High-Temperature Material High-temperature composite material rated for applications up to 700°C. Used in demanding industrial environments requiring thermal stability. Sold for marine and industrial high-temperature applications.
- Hydrogen Energy Systems Zero-carbon hydrogen energy solutions for marine applications distributed globally across Norway, Finland, and China via Rotoboost partnership. Sold to ship owners and operators seeking zero-carbon fuel solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 98% fill rate for A-type LNG tanks, 30-40% higher volumetric efficiency than alternatives
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use BlueSoul
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BlueSoul technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
BlueSoul partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Dongfang Heavy Machinery (东方电气(广州)重型机器有限公司)coreAuthorization for Dongfang Heavy Machinery to produce marine LNG/ammonia clean energy storage systems under BlueSoul's technology and brand. BlueSoul provides technology licensing and quality standards while Dongfang Heavy Machinery handles manufacturing.
- Merine Industry Yangzhou Jinling (招商局金陵鼎衡船舶)coreStrategic cooperation agreement for marine clean energy storage systems plus order for 8 LNG supply systems for German Essberger fleet. BlueSoul provides LNG fuel gas supply systems and clean energy storage solutions for vessel retrofit and newbuild projects.
- Tritec MarinecoreJoint development of innovative Safe Bunker 20,000 cubic meter LNG bunkering vessel design that received ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate. Combined expertise in LNG systems and vessel design.
- RotobooststrategicHydrogen energy technology partnership with Rotoboost, a global hydrogen company distributed across Norway, Finland, and China. Combines Nordic innovation with China speed for hydrogen energy solutions.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)strategicClassification society partnership for certification and Approval in Principle (AiP) of LNG bunkering vessel designs. ABS provides regulatory approval and class certification services.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BlueSoul competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- MAN Energy Solutions: German marine engine and fuel systems OEM offering dual-fuel engines, LNG fuel supply packages and emissions solutions as part of a broader propulsion portfolio. Overlaps with BlueSoul on FGSS but with much wider scope.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine technology supplier providing integrated vessel systems including fuel and emissions control, automation and digital solutions. Competes with BlueSoul at the system integration level for newbuilds requiring full fuel and emissions packages.
Direct peers
- Wärtsilä: Finnish marine systems integrator offering LNG fuel gas supply systems, exhaust gas scrubbers, and integrated vessel solutions. Most direct competitor to BlueSoul across FGSS and EGCS, but at vastly larger scale with global service network.
- Cryostar: France-based (Air Liquide subsidiary) supplier of LNG equipment including fuel gas supply systems and LNG bunkering solutions. Competes directly with BlueSoul's FGSS and Torgy LNG fuel system offerings for European and global shipowners.
- Alfa Laval: Swedish marine equipment supplier with a broad portfolio including fuel supply systems, exhaust gas scrubbers, and heat exchangers used in LNG fuel and emissions applications. Competes head-to-head with BlueSoul in FGSS and EGCS, especially for newbuilds at major yards.
- GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz): French leader in LNG cargo containment systems using membrane technology for LNG carriers and bunkering vessels. BlueSoul's A-type and B-type prismatic tanks compete against GTT's membrane designs for the same carrier and storage customers.
- TGE Marine Gas Engineering: German engineering firm specializing in LNG cargo containment systems (notably B-type) and gas handling for LNG carriers, bunkering and FSRU. Closest like-for-like competitor to BlueSoul's B-type containment and gas handling offerings.
- Clean Marine Scrubbers: Norwegian pure-play supplier of marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) for IMO 2020 sulfur compliance. Direct competitor to BlueSoul's open, closed and hybrid scrubber portfolio across tanker, bulker and container segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BlueSoul social profiles
Digital presenceBlueSoul compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
BlueSoul financial estimates
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BlueSoul leadership team
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BlueSoul subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
BlueSoul funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BlueSoul M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BlueSoul
What does BlueSoul do?
BlueSoul designs, manufactures, and installs integrated clean energy equipment for the global maritime industry. Its core product lines are marine LNG fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) and LNG cargo containment systems (IMO A-type and B-type tanks) for LNG carriers, bunkering vessels, FLNG, FSRU, and LNG-powered vessels; marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) in open, closed, and hybrid configurations for IMO 2020 SOx compliance; and proprietary ASEplas high-performance cryogenic and high-temperature composite materials for marine and industrial applications. The company also delivers turnkey Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) project services covering design, manufacturing, installation supervision, and commissioning.
Is BlueSoul a public or private company?
BlueSoul is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was BlueSoul founded?
BlueSoul was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is BlueSoul based?
BlueSoul is headquartered in Shanghai, China, in the Asia region.
How does BlueSoul make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. LNG Marine Systems are the primary driver. The others are marine Desulfurization Systems, high-Performance Materials and EPCI Project Services.
Who are BlueSoul's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are MAN Energy Solutions and Kongsberg Maritime. Direct peers are Wärtsilä, Cryostar, Alfa Laval, GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz), TGE Marine Gas Engineering and Clean Marine Scrubbers.
Does BlueSoul have an API?
No public API is recorded for BlueSoul.
What industry is BlueSoul in?
BlueSoul's product category is Marine Clean Energy Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAHAK, Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment), with a secondary code of TLAHAMAI, Retrofits, Upgrades & Compliance Conversions (Scrubbers, BWTS, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3533.