Nation’s First Plug-in Hybrid Electric Inland Towing Vessel Christened in Houston

HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kirby Inland Marine, LP christened the GREEN DIAMOND, the nation’s first plug-in hybrid electric inland towing vessel, at a ceremony in Houston on Friday, August 25, 2023. Following the ceremony, the vessel will be time chartered by Shell Trading (US) Company, which will use the boat to push barges throughout the Houston port region. Shell Energy Solutions (PUCT #10174) is providing electrical power matched 100% by Green-e®Matt Woodruff, V.P., Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation
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