Russia's First Hydrogen-Powered Vessel Ecobalt Set for Sea Trials
Key Ideas
- Russia's first hydrogen-powered vessel, Ecobalt, is a 12-passenger recreational boat equipped with a domestically-produced electrochemical hydrogen generator.
- The Krylov State Research Center spearheads the project, aiming to develop a universal power module using fuel cells.
- The vessel, constructed at Gorky Zelenodolsk Shipyard by Ak Bars, represents a significant step towards import-substituted technology in Russia.
- Renat Mistakhov, general director of Ak Bars, views the vessel as a prototype to refine hydrogen-based technology in marine transportation.
Russia's first hydrogen-powered vessel, Ecobalt, is set to undergo sea trials in October. The vessel, designed as a 12-passenger recreational boat, features an electrochemical generator powered by hydrogen fuel. Oleg Savchenko, the General Director of the Krylov State Research Center, highlighted that Ecobalt will be the first Russian vessel with a domestically-produced electrochemical hydrogen generator, marking a milestone in import substitution. The project is led by the Krylov State Research Center, known for its expertise in ship designs and technologies for the Russian Navy. Constructed at the Gorky Zelenodolsk Shipyard by Ak Bars, Ecobalt aims to refine hydrogen-based technology and develop a universal power module using fuel cells. Renat Mistakhov, general director of Ak Bars, sees Ecobalt as a stepping stone towards advancing hydrogen technology in marine transportation, showcasing Russia's commitment to innovation and sustainability.