[Haichuan Hydrogen Energy] Four French companies team up to develop a 150,000-cubic-meter liquid hydrogen carrier
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This post was last edited by Desert Fish on 2023-5-6 at 15:48. France’s energy giant TotalEnergies, the French classification society BV, French LNG containment specialist GTT, and ship design company LMG Marin have joined forces to develop a large-scale liquid hydrogen (LH2) carrier. It is reported that the aforementioned four parties have signed a joint development project to build a 150,000 cubic meter liquid hydrogen carrier equipped with GTT’s membrane-type enclosure system. According to the division of tasks, TotalEnergies will be responsible for determining the specifications of this type of vessel, including its operational characteristics. GTT will be responsible for designing the membrane enclosure system, taking into account the constraints related to liquid hydrogen. LMG Marin will develop the conceptual design for this liquid hydrogen carrier in accordance with the ship specifications defined by TotalEnergies and the relevant constraints of GTT’s membrane containment system. The responsibility of the French Classification Society is to conduct risk assessments and design reviews in accordance with the latest regulatory requirements, to ensure compliance with the Society’s rules and regulations, with the goal of issuing a principle approval (AiP). Philippe Berterottière, CEO and President of GTT, said, “We are very proud to work together with TotalEnergies, LMG Marin, and Classique Française to address this ambitious technical and environmental challenge related to the maritime transport of liquid hydrogen.” We are able to develop a disruptive technology suitable for large ships; this represents an important step forward for the development of the hydrogen energy industry, and it is also in line with our company’s strategic vision. ”TotalEnergies stated that \"cooperation among complementary industry players is an effective way to reduce risks and accelerate the deployment of the hydrogen value chain.\" We believe that this joint development plan will demonstrate the prospects for transporting hydrogen on a large scale in liquid form. ”
Matthieu de Tugny, President of BV Ships and Offshore, said, “Hydrogen is a key component of the energy transition, offering great prospects for our industry.” As a classification society, we recognize our responsibility to support the safe development of such innovative projects, and we are committed to ensuring that the project meets the highest safety and environmental standards. ” Vincent Rudelle, General Manager of LMG Marin France, said, “We have already operated the world’s first ship powered by liquid hydrogen in Norway. In this unique project involving a liquid hydrogen carrier, we will share our expertise in this area. Reducing emissions and innovation are now part of our DNA.” ” It is understood that the world’s first hydrogen-powered ferry, the \"MF Hydra\", operated by Norway’s Norled company, recently embarked on its first zero-emission voyage, with emissions expected to be reduced by up to 95% per year. Delivered in 2021, the ship is 82.4 meters long, capable of carrying 300 passengers and 80 cars, with a speed of up to 9 knots. The ship is equipped with a 400-kilowatt fuel cell and an 880-kilowatt generator set to power the Schottel propellers. The ship is equipped with an 80-cubic-meter tank for storing hydrogen.