Dimitrios Karageorgopoulos

Project Engineer, Shipping Decarbonisation @Shell

London, GB

As a Project Engineer within Shell\'s Shipping and Maritime division, I leverage my extensive background as a Marine Engineer with hands-on experience aboard LNG carriers and two-stroke container vessels to lead transformative shipping technology initiatives.Core Responsibilities- Leading innovative ship design projects focused on new propulsion arrangements to enhance efficiency, modularity, and environmental performance- Directing methane abatement projects to minimize emissions from Dual-Fuel engines and reduce GHG environmental impact- Actively participating in regulatory working groups within Shell to shape the future of maritime compliance- Developing strategic partnerships with technology providers and shipping industry leaders to trial and advance decarbonization solutions.Technical Leadership- Conducting data-driven feasibility studies on retrofit solutions for Shell\'s fleet, optimizing operational performance- Providing technical expertise to support Shell\'s Non Operated Ventures in critical fleet decision-making processes- Collaborating with engine manufacturers to realise best-performing marine engines and available upgrades for marine propulsion systems.Strategic Impact- Managing established technology maturation plans through strategic industry collaborations- Driving initiatives to meet ambitious EU and IMO emissions reduction targets- Performing comprehensive techno-economic analyses and risk assessments of pioneering maritime technologies- Contributing directly to Shell\'s net-zero vision through practical, forward-thinking shipping solutions

University of Strathclyde

Master's degree

Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos

Bachelor's degree