DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and its subsidiaries HD Hyundai Heavy Industry (HD HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for their new hydrogen system.
Hydrogen carrier technology
HD KSOE aims to complete the development of hydrogen carrier technology that enables large-capacity hydrogen transportation and storage by around 2030.
Sustainably produced zero and low-carbon hydrogen has been identified as a key part of the world’s energy transition.
Shipping transport challenges
Shipping has an important role in unlocking the use of hydrogen in decarbonising heavy industries
Efficient transport by ship faces several challenges, including the complexity of holding hydrogen at minus 253 degrees Celsius, some 100 degrees colder than LNG, at large scale.
But finding solutions to this challenge is vital, as shipping has an important role in unlocking the use of hydrogen in decarbonising heavy industries, such as steel and cement production.
Hybrid propulsion system
HD KSOE's new system utilises boil-off gas from hydrogen transport for a hybrid propulsion system, integrating hydrogen DF engines and fuel cells. Collaborating globally, HD KSOE and partners like Woodside Energy and Linde Engineering are exploring new hydrogen transportation and storage solutions, aiming to commercialise their advancements by 2030.
Dr. Sungjun Kim, CTO at HD KSOE, said, "We are continuously developing world-class technology in liquefied hydrogen following our achievements in methanol, ammonia, and CO2 carriers. With our hydrogen system, we will pioneer technology advances in transitioning to a carbon-neutral society.”
New design standards
Vidar Dolonen, DNV Regional Manager for Korea & Japan, added, "To build confidence and overcome the challenges of hydrogen transport for shipping, we need to bring many different partners together, build on the learnings from other fuels and industries, and adapt technologies to the maritime environment."
"This is why we are very pleased to be working with innovative partners to help establish new design standards to create the next generation of hydrogen carriers and help this emerging segment develop and succeed.”
Hydrogen shipping
The roles of hydrogen producers, consumers, and shipyards are crucial to realise hydrogen shipping"
Maria Gonzalez-Perez, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Portfolio New Energy of Woodside Energy, stated, "This new system is expected to accelerate the development of the hydrogen shipping value chain."
"The roles of hydrogen producers, consumers, and shipyards are crucial to realise hydrogen shipping. Through ongoing collaboration, we hope to develop solutions to accelerate the growth of hydrogen.”
Bridging the hydrogen value chain gap
Lars Blum, the Managing Director of Linde Kryotechnik, noted, "Linde Kryotechnik is pleased to collaborate with the shipbuilding company HD KSOE on technology and to bridge an existing gap in the hydrogen value chain. Through this cooperation, the technologies and expertise of world-class companies are brought together to help unlock the massive potential of hydrogen.”
Samuel Zouaghi, CEO of Cryostar, commented, "Cryostar is progressively developing hydrogen equipment, both on land and at sea. Leveraging our expertise, we will develop equipment that aligns perfectly with the newly developed system and hydrogen vessels.”
