HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hydrogen, and DNV have agreed to work together to develop and validate a technology that captures CO2 from Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), high-efficiency fuel cells that generate electricity using natural gas, ammonia, or hydrogen as fuel.
The ultimate goal is to replace conventional ship propulsion and power generation engines with SOFC systems, significantly reducing maritime carbon emissions. The partners will explore the integration of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for carbon capture in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC). PSA technology selectively captures CO2 and releases it by cyclically altering pressure within a capture chamber. This approach is expected to be at least 40% more energy-efficient than conventional CO2 absorption technologies used in marine applications.
“PSA technology is a key enabler in the era of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS),” said Seunghwan Oh, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at HD Hydrogen. “Integrating this technology with SOFCs, one of the most efficient power generation systems available, can substantially contribute to maritime decarbonization.”
“The decarbonization of shipping is a complex challenge, requiring a mix of solutions to bridge the transition to carbon-neutral fuels,” said Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager for DNV Korea & Japan. “Energy efficiency measures and onboard carbon capture technologies can play a crucial role in reducing emissions while the industry works towards securing reliable supplies of alternative fuels. This collaboration represents an important step in exploring practical and scalable carbon reduction strategies for the maritime sector.”
