Ballard Power Systems has signed a non-binding agreement with Global Energy Ventures for the development of a new fuel cell–powered ship that will transport compressed green hydrogen.
At full scale, the C-H2 Ship will have a propulsion power requirement of approximately 26 megawatts, and a containment system for storage of 2,000 tons of compressed green hydrogen.
“Hydrogen and fuel cell technology provide a compelling path for the decarbonization of the maritime sector, one of the key medium- and heavy-duty motive applications for which our products offer a particularly strong value proposition,” said Rob Campbell, CCO at Ballard. “Working with Global Energy Ventures will allow us to advance megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cell and storage integration on board a large marine vessel.”
GEV will be responsible for design approvals, development, financing and operation of C-H2 Ship, along with integration of the required power system. Ballard will be responsi