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© Samskip

Samskip agrees to retrofit vessel with hydrogen technology for HyEkoTank

Samskip is set to retrofit its MPP vessel Kvitnos with hydrogen fuel cell technology after the ship operator joined TECO 2030’s HyEkoTank project.

The EU Horizon Europe-funded initiative is designed to demonstrate hydrogen power to the world’s existing fleet of more than 100,000 ships. The consortium was launched last year, backed by an initial funding of €5m ($5.4m).

Read more:European consortium launches HyEkoTank hydrogen-powered maritime project

The Samskip Kvitnos is set to be retrofitted in 2025 with TECO 2030’s fuel cells, along with hydrogen storage provided by Umoe Advanced Composites. Fuel cells are expected to deliver the “most energy-efficient and cost-efficient” fuel solution for the vessel, as Kvitnos consumes much more energy than can be charged by shore power.

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