Innovative Partnership for Liquid Hydrogen Carrier Design Receives Approval in Principle
Key Ideas
- CB&I and Hanwha Ocean secure Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for an 80,000 m3 liquid hydrogen carrier design at Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston.
- CB&I's expertise in LH2 storage systems combined with Hanwha Ocean's gas carrier experience results in a carrier design with low boil-off rate, enabling international LH2 supply chains.
- Collaboration between the companies and DNV has led to successful verification of carrier performance, cargo handling system, and conceptual design of an eco-friendly electric propulsion system.
- DNV emphasizes the importance of technical maturity and future possibilities in liquid hydrogen transportation, supporting the innovative efforts of CB&I and Hanwha Ocean.
CB&I and Hanwha Ocean have announced the Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a liquid hydrogen (LH2) carrier from DNV at the Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston. The AiP confirms that CB&I's cargo containment system meets safety standards including the IGC Code and IMO recommendations for LH2 transportation. Mark Butts, Senior Vice President for CB&I, highlighted the collaboration's success in creating a safe and efficient carrier design with minimal boil-off, enabling the realization of international LH2 supply chains. Hanwha Ocean's CTO, Youngchang Shon, detailed the comprehensive research conducted for the carrier design, focusing on performance, safety, cargo handling, and an eco-friendly electric propulsion system. DNV's Regional Manager, Vidar Dolonen, praised the cooperation between the companies and emphasized the significance of advancing technical maturity in liquid hydrogen transportation. CB&I, a subsidiary of McDermott, brings its expertise in storage systems to the partnership, while Hanwha Ocean contributes its experience in gas carriers. The collaboration aims to enhance the future of renewable energy by developing innovative solutions for LH2 transportation.