NatPower H Partners with Hydrocell to Supply Hydrogen for Decarbonisation of Boating
Key Ideas
- NatPower H to supply 4.5 tonnes of hydrogen over three years to Hydrocell's passenger transport vessel, supporting decarbonisation efforts.
- Hydrocell retrofitted a fishing vessel with a 10kg hydrogen engine, enabling 30 hours of sailing, showcasing advancements in hydrogen technology.
- Refuelling operations will commence during testing and continue into the operational phase, demonstrating the practicality of hydrogen as a marine fuel.
- NatPower H's partnership with Hydrocell and upcoming hydrogen refuelling station with Zaha Hadid Architects signals the growing importance of hydrogen in the yachting industry.
NatPower H has entered into an agreement to supply approximately 4.5 tonnes of hydrogen over three years to Hydrocell for their light passenger transport vessel, named 'Nobody's Perfect.' The hydrogen will be provided either from stations to be set up by NatPower H or in mobile mode. Andrea Minerdo, CEO of NatPower H, emphasized that this agreement reinforces the company's dedication to decarbonizing boating. Hydrocell has successfully retrofitted a 17-meter fishing vessel with a 10kg hydrogen engine capable of 30 hours of sailing, managed by a control unit developed by the Italian company. Refuelling operations are set to begin during the vessel's testing phase and will continue during its operational phase. Minerdo highlighted the evolving role of hydrogen as a future fuel that is transitioning from experimental to commercially viable. Karl Manfredi, CEO of Hydrocell, expressed the significance of hydrogen in fostering a more sustainable planet and lauded the collaboration with NatPower H. The partnership aims to contribute to the crucial project of retrofitting 'Nobody's Perfect' with hydrogen technology. Additionally, NatPower H's previous agreement with Zaha Hadid Architects to establish a hydrogen refuelling station for recreational boating, supported by 25 Italian marinas and ports, underlines the industry's shift towards hydrogen-based solutions for marine transport.