Volvo Penta and also CMB.TECH revealed they are collaborating to increase the growth of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered services for both ashore and also mixed-up applications.
CMB.TECH possesses, runs, and also creates huge marine and also commercial applications powered by hydrogen and also ammonia– gas that it both makes and also provides to its consumers. Volvo Penta is a maker of engines and also full power systems for watercrafts, vessels and also commercial applications. The business have actually interacted in pilot jobs considering that 2017 adapting Volvo Penta engines to run as a dual-fuel hydrogen and also diesel service through the conversion package offered by CMB.TECH.
The business stated they are currently intending to develop dual-fuel hydrogen modern technology as a low-carbon acting service prior to appropriate zero-emissions options end up being practical. The collaboration will certainly cover pilot jobs and also small automation of a hydrogen dual-fuel service for picked consumers.
“From the initial dual-fuel technology projects we have seen reductions of CO2 emissions up to 80%,” stated Roy Campe, Chief Technology Officer at CMB.TECH. “It is clear that the energy transition is a major challenge in many types of applications. With the dual-fuel technology we have been developing over the last few years, we can provide a cost-effective and robust solution for a variety of applications. We think there is huge potential in this solution for customers, both on land and at sea.”
Hel éne Mellquist, President of Volvo Penta, stated, “The development in this area is moving fast and with this partnership we see a great opportunity to further explore and be part of increasing the use and availability of hydrogen solutions. I believe that this dual-fuel approach will appeal to many of our customers by its ease of installation, maintenance, and use. In addition, it will help accelerate our customers’ transition to more sustainable operations.”
The layout and also screening of the hydrogen-injection system will certainly occur at CMB.TECH’s Technology and also Development Centre in Brentwood, UK. Here, Volvo Penta engines will certainly be checked to enhance the hydrogen-diesel shot technique for optimum integrity and also discharge financial savings.
“The simplicity of the dual fuel technology allows a quick introduction into many applications. The potential to decarbonize with green hydrogen is huge, but many applications require a fallback scenario of traditional fuel to maintain a viable business. With the dual fuel technology, your asset is future proof, even without a full coverage of a reliable hydrogen infrastructure today,” Campe stated.
“This solution is a valuable tool to have on our way to reaching our ambitious commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative where we aim to reach net-zero value chain emissions by 2040,” Hel éne stated. “There is no ‘one-solution-fits-all’ answer, which is why Volvo Penta is investing heavily in exploring a wide range of sustainable and bridging technologies – such as hybridization, electric drivelines, fuel cells and alternative fuels for combustion engines – giving customers the opportunity to find the technology that works best for their application.”
