Hexagon Purus to Provide Hydrogen Fuel System for Greenpeace Vessel in Spain
Key Ideas
  • Hexagon Purus Maritime receives a EUR 2.5 million order for a compressed hydrogen fuel system for Greenpeace's new vessel in Vigo, Spain.
  • The vessel will utilize advanced green technologies, including hydrogen and e-methanol power systems, to reduce maritime emissions.
  • Delivery of the hydrogen fuel system is set for 2027, supporting the vessel's goal of showcasing innovative and sustainable solutions in the maritime sector.
  • Hexagon Purus is actively leading the way in developing zero-emission alternatives and is well-positioned to support the energy transition in the maritime industry.
Hexagon Purus Maritime, a subsidiary of Hexagon Purus, has secured a purchase order from Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, to deliver a compressed hydrogen fuel system for Greenpeace's forthcoming 75-meter vessel. This system, valued at approximately EUR 2.5 million, will feature prominently in the vessel's advanced green technologies, alongside e-methanol power systems, as part of efforts to reduce maritime emissions. Scheduled for delivery in 2027, the vessel, designed by Dykstra and constructed by Freire Shipyard, will integrate wind and solar power technologies to complement its use of green hydrogen and e-methanol. Hexagon Purus Maritime aims to pioneer zero-emission technologies, aligning with Greenpeace's mission for a sustainable maritime future. The collaboration between Hexagon Purus Maritime and Freire Shipyard underscores a commitment to driving energy transformation in the maritime sector by embracing zero-emission solutions. The move comes in the context of the International Maritime Organization's revised strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the importance of green hydrogen in achieving global emission reduction goals. Hexagon Purus, leveraging its expertise in hydrogen storage, is poised to contribute significantly to the emerging maritime hydrogen market, offering integrated solutions for a sustainable maritime industry.
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