Lloyd’s Register, the marine classification society, has granted e1 Marine an Approval in Principle for its methanol to hydrogen generator (AiP).
The AiP is a significant milestone for e1 Marine because it demonstrates the technology’s compliance with various marine rules.
The company expects that the AiP will allow the generator to exhibit its capabilities in a variety of maritime sectors, including ports and towboats, as well as on offshore and deep-sea vessels. Additionally, Lloyd’s Register indicated that the technology might gain final clearance for inland waterways.
e1 Marine’s hydrogen generation technology enables the safe and cost-effective production of fuel cell-grade hydrogen from methanol and water. This can then be delivered to the desired location. The fuel cell grade hydrogen produced complies with current and applicable ISO requirements and is also well suited for usage in conjunction with fuel cells to generate electricity or as a complement to the normal fuel used in a conventional engine.
“The maritime industry faces a once in a generation challenge in managing the way it utilizes energy for propulsion as part of the global energy transition to net zero carbon,” said Robert Schluter, managing director, e1 Marine. “Using e1 Marine’s technology, with methanol providing a safe and effective carrying medium for hydrogen, enables the adoption of clean zero emission fuel cell power solutions. With the M-series methanol to hydrogen generator, we are making hydrogen a viable fuel option for the maritime industry for vastly different applications.
“Securing Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register underscores our technology’s viability. It also provides valuable credentials to support our piloting program, so that we can demonstrate how our solution can contribute to reducing shipping’s carbon emissions.”
“This Approval in Principle is an important step towards reducing carbon emissions from power sources for ship operations, helping transfer the expertise gained in this technology on land to a potentially wide variety of marine applications,” commented Mark Darley, marine and offshore director, Lloyd’s Register. “We look forward to assisting e1 Marine with their technological advances to assist the global maritime energy transition.”
