Ep. 193: In Conversation with Ben Richardson, CEO, Sulnox

About this episode

Ben Richardson discusses green technology and the challenges of decarbonisation in traditional industries.

In this episode, BritCham Singapore’s Head of Trade Services, Louise Beazor , sits down with Ben Richardson, CEO of Sulnox , for a deep dive into green technology, decarbonisation, and the practical challenges of reducing emissions in traditional industries such as shipping, logistics, and power generation. Drawing from his background in palaeo-climatology and investment banking, Ben unpacks how Sulnox’s patented fuel conditioning technology improves combustion across liquid hydrocarbons—including diesel, marine fuels, and emerging biofuels—reducing fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and harmful particulate matter without requiring capital-intensive upgrades. The conversation explores how scalable, low-barrier solutions can accelerate the energy transition, the role of innovation in stabilising biofuels and future aviation fuels, and why Singapore serves as a strategic hub for Southeast Asia expansion. Ben also shares his journey from studying climate change through geological history to leading a green tech company driving tangible sustainability impact globally. Other key themes include the challenges of introducing new technologies in conservative industries, the…

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Richardson

Topics covered

• green technology
• decarbonisation
• emissions reduction
• shipping
• logistics
• power generation
• biofuels
• energy transition
• innovation
• sustainability

Keywords

• fuel conditioning technology
• combustion improvement
• greenhouse gas emissions
• particulate matter
• energy efficiency
• regulatory drivers

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sulnox fuel conditioning technology

Places: Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

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