Maritime

PowerCell secured SEK 150m to install the M2Power 250 fuel cell system at an unnamed European shipyard.

The Newcastlemax bulk carriers and chemical tankers will be a mix of ammonia-fitted and ammonia-ready systems, allowing the hydrogen compound to fuel operations.

The vessel’s 2,700kW hydrogen fuel cell integrates battery storage, optimising efficiency by storing excess energy for low-load operations and boosting power during high-output demands.

Securing a land reservation deal, Sempen has outlined plans for a 1 mtpa facility, set to launch in 2030.

New mandatory regulations for using hydrogen and ammonia fuel in ships are unlikely before 2028 at the earliest, according to a white paper by ships classification organisation DNV.

Wastewater from a nearby treatment plant is repurposed using Waterhelm’s technology to create reusable water, which is then electrolysed by Logan Energy’s systems to produce green hydrogen – providing clean shore power for berthed vessels.

CIC’s David Green claimed the agreement with Purus Marine is critical in creating a hydrogen product “that truly met the ambitions of energy and derivatives customers.”

Ricardo’s Tim Bassett said, “This will help us to deliver key innovations based on customer requirements, as well as to continue to explore opportunities in new markets and industries.”

Part of the wide Vast Solar 1 initiative, Vast and project partner Mabanaft will produce green methanol derived from hydrogen in South Australia.

The approval enables Pherousa to advance the development and construction of its ammonia-powered Ultramax carrier vessels, which can crack ammonia into hydrogen for power.