Samskip Partners with HyEkoTank Consortium for Zero-Emission Retrofit Project
Key Ideas
  • Samskip has been approved by the EU to partner with the HyEkoTank consortium for retrofitting their MPP vessel Kvitnos with zero-emission hydrogen technology, contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The HyEkoTank project aims to demonstrate the efficiency of fuel cells and hydrogen technology in decarbonizing the global fleet of ships, aligning with Samskip's own decarbonization targets and the strict regulations set by the EU.
  • The partnership will retrofit the Kvitnos vessel in 2025 with fuel cells from TECO 2030 and hydrogen storage from Umoe Advanced Composites, making it compliant with FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS regulations for the remainder of its operational life.
  • TECO 2030's innovative hydrogen PEM fuel cell technology, combined with Samskip's operational sustainability goals, signifies a pivotal step towards achieving net zero emissions in the maritime industry by 2040.
In Lysaker, Norway, TECO 2030 and the HyEkoTank consortium have joined forces with Samskip, a container ship operator, in a landmark partnership approved by the EU for the HyEkoTank project. This collaboration aims to retrofit Samskip's cargo ship Kvitnos with zero-emission hydrogen technology to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By utilizing fuel cells from TECO 2030 and hydrogen storage from Umoe Advanced Composites, the project targets compliance with stringent environmental regulations like FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS. The retrofit of Kvitnos in 2025 signifies a crucial step in the maritime sector's efforts towards decarbonization, with a focus on achieving net zero emissions by 2040. The HyEkoTank project, supported by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, emphasizes the importance of retrofitting existing ships with zero-emission technology to meet industry-wide GHG reduction targets. The innovative partnership between Samskip, TECO 2030, and other industry professionals highlights a commitment to operational sustainability and green energy solutions in the shipping industry.
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