Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen fuel system for Greenpeace new vessel

Clean technology provider Hexagon Purus’ subsidiary Hexagon Purus Maritime will supply a compressed hydrogen fuel system for a new vessel that will be commissioned by non-profit organisation Greenpeace.

PHOTO: Hexagon Purus Maritime’s compressed hydrogen fuel system. Hexagon Purus

A compressed hydrogen fuel system stores hydrogen gas under high pressure and uses it to generate electricity to power an engine.

Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, has placed the order for a vessel designed by the Dutch naval architect Dykstra. This ship will feature hydrogen and e-methanol power systems, along with wind and solar energy harnessed through sails, battery packs, and solar panels.

The hydrogen fuel system is set to be delivered by 2027.

By Tuhin Roy

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