DFDS as well as its companions have actually made an application for EU assistance for the growth of a ferryboat powered by power from a hydrogen gas cell which just sends out water. Green hydrogen is to be generated by a forecasted overseas wind energy-powered electrolyser plant in Greater Copenhagen.

A team of firms has actually collaborate to create a 100% hydrogen-powered ferryboat for DFDS’ Oslo– Frederikshavn– Copenhagen course. The ferryboat will certainly be powered by power from a hydrogen gas cell system that sends out just water as well as can create approximately 23 MW to move the ferryboat.

“The largest fuel cell systems today produce only 1-5 MW, and the development of such large-scale fuel cell installations for an electric ferry is a monumental task. We can only succeed in partnerships with companies that together can muster some of the globe’s finest expertise in design, approval, building, financing, and operation of innovative vessels,” claims Torben Carlsen, Chief Executive Officer of DFDS.

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The collaboration dedicated to attaining this consists of DFDS, ABB, Ballard Power Systems Europe, Hexagon Purus, Lloyd’s Register, KNUD E. HANSEN, Ørsted as well as Danish Ship Finance.

“Together, we expect to learn how to make these fuel types and technologies commercially viable, which is key to a transition of the industry to climate neutrality, which is also the ultimate goal of DFDS’ climate plan,” claims Torben.

The collaboration has actually made an application for assistance from the EUInnovation Fund As there are no ferryboats of this kind worldwide today, the growth of the ferryboat will certainly additionally need public participation. However, if the job creates as predicted, the ferryboat might be completely procedure on the course as very early as 2027.

The hydrogen will certainly be generated in your area in Greater Copenhagen based upon overseas wind, as well as the job will certainly explore just how to efficiently incorporate with the regional power system.

The ferryboat that has the functioning name Europa Seaways, is made for 1,800 guests as well as has capability for 120 trucks or 380 cars and trucks.

Quotes from the companions:

ABB Marine & & Ports “With the increasing demand for solutions that enable sustainable, responsible shipping, we are confident that fuel cells will play an important role in helping the marine industry meet CO2 reduction targets. Collaborating on this project with partners across the value chain is an important step on the marine industry’s journey towards enabling zero-emission operation for RoPax vessels.” Jostein Bogen, Global Product Manager &, ABBMarine &Ports

Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S
“Fuel cells in combination with hydrogen will play a key role in helping the marine industry address GHG emissions. With the “Hydrogen EU-ROPAX” job as well as the solid collaboration behind it, we will certainly not just fulfill the need for zero-emission aquatic remedies we will certainly additionally add to producing environment-friendly work as well as development in Denmark as well as guarantee a Danish management duty within the aquatic sector.” Jesper Themsen, President & &Chief Executive Officer,BallardPower Systems Europe A/S

Hexagon Purus “The DFDS EU-ROPAX project enables all parties to stretch their capabilities to look beyond any comparable solution seen so far. It is a large-scale hydrogen value chain exploration that will move our visions,” Michael Kleschinski– EVP Light Duty &,Distribution & Cylinders

KNUD E. HANSEN“Due to the ongoing global fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions it is more important than ever for designers to collaborate with ship owners, regulators and equipment makers to innovate and rethink how we design ships. This project is a great example of how much we can push traditional thinking. By combining new ideas and close collaboration we can show how the future in ship design could potentially look.” Finn Wollesen Petersen, Managing Director, KNUD E. HANSEN

Lloyd’s Register “In order for the industry to reach the IMO 2050 ambitions it shall need to transition to zero carbon fuels, this is a complicated pathway not just in terms of technology, but also infrastructure. The partners in the DFDS project are industry leaders within their respective fields, from zero carbon energy company through fuel storage and fuel cell providers. This collaboration supported by experts from the Maritime Decarbonisation Hub will help solve a number of unanswered questions. LR will help ensure a thorough and impartial de-risking of this hydrogen fuelled Ro-Pax ship design, including safety assessment of the complete supply chain.” Charles Haskell, Decarbonisation Progamme Manager at LR.(* )Ørsted(* )øm,

as well as head of Ørsted’s hydrogen tasks.“Renewable hydrogen and other sustainable fuels will be key in decarbonizing the maritime sector and heavy transport as a whole to meet Danish and international climate targets. If regulators are willing to put the right framework in place to enable the demand and supply side of sustainable fuels, Danish companies are willing to invest in large-scale Power-to-X-projects. This project is another proof of the strong potential of renewable hydrogen production, powered by continued build-out of offshore wind.” Anders Nordstr: Vice President dfds.com

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