Samskip's Kvitnos to Lead World's Largest Fuel Cell Retrofit Project
Key Ideas
  • Samskip's MPP vessel Kvitnos will be retrofitted with zero-emission fuel cell and hydrogen technology, leading the HyEkoTank project.
  • The project aims to showcase the potential of hydrogen technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry.
  • By using fuel cells and hydrogen, the retrofit will enable Kvitnos to comply with stringent emission regulations and operate more sustainably.
  • The HyEkoTank consortium includes key partners like TECO 2030, Umoe Advanced Composites, and Samskip, supported by EU funding.
TECO 2030 and the HyEkoTank consortium have announced that Samskip has been formally approved by the EU as a partner in the HyEkoTank project, with Samskip's MPP vessel Kvitnos set to be retrofitted with zero-emission technology. The Kvitnos, a cargo ship built in 2015, operates on a fixed route from Rotterdam to Hammerfest. The HyEkoTank project aims to demonstrate zero-emission fuel cell and hydrogen technology to help decarbonize the maritime industry. Samskip faces stricter emission regulations and will retrofit the Kvitnos with fuel cells and hydrogen storage to comply. The project, supported by the EU's Horizon Europe Innovation Actions programme, involves partners like TECO 2030, Umoe Advanced Composites, Shell, and more. This retrofit project signifies a major step towards a more sustainable and emission-free maritime sector.
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