Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Leading the Way in Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Innovation
Key Ideas
  • Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai obtained basic certification for electric-powered liquefied hydrogen carriers from DNV at Gastek 2024 in Houston.
  • The carriers generate electricity from naturally vaporized hydrogen, emit no carbon dioxide, and offer dual fuel options using hydrogen or bunker seed oil.
  • Partnerships with leading companies such as DNV, CB&I, Hyundai Glovis, Woodside Energy, and MOL aim to develop an eco-friendly liquefied hydrogen transport value chain.
  • Competition is intensifying in the industry to develop efficient carriers for the future hydrogen transportation, with liquefied hydrogen offering over 10 times higher transportation efficiency.
Hanwha Ocean and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have achieved a significant milestone in the commercialization of liquefied hydrogen carriers powered by clean energy sources. They received basic certification for 80,000m³ electric-powered liquefied hydrogen carriers from DNV at Gastek 2024 in Houston, USA. These carriers operate by generating electricity from naturally vaporized hydrogen, ensuring zero carbon dioxide emissions during the ship's operation. The vessels are equipped with HD Hyundai's advanced large liquefied hydrogen tank and electric propulsion system featuring a hydrogen dual fuel engine that can use both hydrogen and bunker seed oil. The development of large-scale liquefied hydrogen carriers is crucial for the sea transport of liquefied hydrogen, a key element in establishing the future hydrogen economy. The collaboration between Hanwha Ocean, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and key partners like DNV, CB&I, Hyundai Glovis, Woodside Energy, and MOL highlights a commitment to creating an eco-friendly liquefied hydrogen transport value chain. The industry is witnessing heightened competition to develop efficient carriers for hydrogen transportation, leveraging the significantly higher transportation efficiency offered by liquefied hydrogen compared to gas. Through these innovations and partnerships, the vision of a sustainable and efficient hydrogen transportation ecosystem is steadily becoming a reality.
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