TECO 2030 and HyEkoTank Consortium Collaborate with Samskip on World's Largest Fuel Cell Retrofit Project
Key Ideas
  • Samskip has been approved by the EU as a partner in the HyEkoTank project, which aims to retrofit Samskip's cargo ship Kvitnos with zero-emission fuel cell and hydrogen technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The project aligns with Samskip's decarbonization targets and supports their goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040, crucial for meeting stricter EU regulations on emissions in major ports and Norwegian fjords.
  • By utilizing fuel cells from TECO 2030 and hydrogen storage from Umoe Advanced Composites, the retrofit of the Kvitnos vessel will enable it to operate in compliance with FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS regulations, contributing to the decarbonization of the maritime sector.
  • The collaboration under the HyEkoTank project, supported by the European Union's Horizon program, signifies a significant step towards making existing vessels emission-free through innovative green technologies, marking a pivotal move in the maritime industry's sustainability efforts.
In Lysaker, Norway, TECO 2030 and the HyEkoTank consortium have joined forces with Samskip to retrofit the Samskip's cargo ship Kvitnos with zero-emission fuel cell and hydrogen technology. The HyEkoTank project, recognized as the world's largest ongoing fuel cell retrofit project, aims to showcase the viability of hydrogen technology in decarbonizing the existing maritime fleet of over 100,000 ships worldwide. Samskip's commitment to decarbonization aligns with the increasingly stringent regulations imposed by the EU, such as the FuelEU Maritime directive and the EU Emissions Trading System. The partnership with TECO 2030 and other industry professionals, supported by the EU's Horizon program, highlights a collaborative effort to transition towards zero-emission operations and meet ambitious sustainability targets. The retrofit of the Kvitnos vessel using fuel cells and hydrogen storage is expected to make it compliant with regulatory requirements, enabling emission-free sailing in designated areas. This initiative not only contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also paves the way for future-proofing the maritime industry by integrating innovative green technologies into existing fleets.
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