DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its electric propulsion liquid hydrogen (LH₂) carrier design concept that could enable 80,000 cubic metres of LH₂ storage and transport. The AiP awarding ceremony will take place at Gastech, Houston, reports DNV.
Collaboration
This milestone forms part of a broader collaboration involving industry leaders, HD KSOE, Woodside Energy (Woodside), Hyundai Glovis, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), aimed at developing an integrated maritime transportation value chain for large scale liquid hydrogen.
The AiP from DNV verifies that HD KSOE’s electric propulsion LH₂ carrier design concept complies in principle with the safety, environmental, and technical standards necessary for the safe and efficient transport of LH₂.
Chang Kwang-pil, Chief Technology Officer of HD KSOE said: “This AiP from DNV is a crucial validation of our commitment to developing a reliable and cost-effective LH₂ carrier, Achieving this goal requires collective effort across the LH₂ shipping value chain, and we are committed to driving progress through continuous collaboration and innovation.”
Julie Fallon, Executive Vice President Technical & Energy Development from Woodside stated: “We have made clear progress in the pursuit of developing cost-effective and flexible large-scale liquid hydrogen shipping supply chains to support our customers’ needs, thanks to the investment and collaborative effort of all parties involved.”
Vidar Dolonen, DNV Regional Manager for Korea & Japan, added: “The AiP is another vital step towards building a global hydrogen economy, through safer and more efficient long distance transport of LH₂. DNV is honoured to be involved in this project and to support the development of cutting-edge energy solutions.”
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Source: DNV
