The Machinery Laboratory focuses on the energy and propulsion systems of the future for ships, aquaculture facilities and oil rigs.  

In particular, the laboratory is working to develop solutions that can replace fossil fuels as energy carriers: such as biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen and other synthetic fuels.  

The research community is also working on hybrid machine configurations in which the new fuels are combined with electric motors and batteries. 

The laboratory is located at Torgard in Trondheim and started operations in autumn 2023.