Provaris Energy has unveiled preliminary findings regarding its bulk hydrogen shipping concept's adherence to Europe’s Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) emissions standards. RED II, enacted in December 2018, aims to boost the use of renewable energy sources and decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union. A pivotal aspect of RED II is the requirement for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels to have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives. Specifically for hydrogen, the emission threshold stands at 28.2 grams of CO2 equivalent per megajoule (g CO2e/MJ) of hydrogen. Provaris, in collaboration with Wärtsilä, conducted analyses on fuel consumption and carbon emissions for its hydrogen shipping route between Norway and Germany. The preliminary estimates indicate emission levels of 7.6 g CO2e/ MJ H2 at a typical sailing speed of 13 knots for the roundtrip. These low emissions were achieved through a hybrid electric propulsion plant featuring modern 4-stroke LNG Dual Fuel generating sets. Additionally, a future scenario including a 3,000kW hydrogen fuel cell integration was modeled, showcasing the potential for further emission reductions of 20 to 30%. Provaris' Chief Technical Officer, Per Roed, highlighted the developed propulsion system's efficiency and adaptability, ensuring the incorporation of alternative fuels and advanced technologies like fuel cells in the future, aligning with the company's commitment to environmentally friendly practices.