HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a groundbreaking tank design enabling large-scale hydrogen transport and storage.
Revolutionary Tank Design Features
- Vacuum Insulation System:
- Reduces the time required to create a vacuum in large tanks.
- Maintains vacuum state at –253℃, ensuring safe, loss-free transport of liquid hydrogen.
- Large-Scale Validation Test:
- Jointly conducted with global energy and shipping companies, including Woodside Energy, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Hyundai Glovis.
Significance of Hydrogen in Decarbonization
- Hydrogen plays a critical role as fuel, feedstock, energy storage, and for load balancing in the energy transition.
- This innovative tank design supports the growing demand for large-scale liquid hydrogen storage and transportation, a key step in achieving net-zero goals.
Industry Collaboration and Validation
- 80,000 cbm Liquid Hydrogen Carrier:
- Joint development is underway with Woodside Energy, MOL, and Hyundai Glovis.
- The design addresses challenges like tank scalability and efficiency in shipyard environments.
- Expert Endorsements:
- Jason Crusan, Vice President of Energy Solutions at Woodside Energy: Highlights the confidence in designing and constructing liquid hydrogen ships.
- Jotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer of MOL: Emphasizes tank scalability as a significant step toward commercialization.
- Chio Kwon, Vice President at Hyundai Glovis: Acknowledges the achievement as the foundation for future advancements in hydrogen transportation.
ABS Leadership in Decarbonization
- With over 50 years of experience in gas carrier classification, ABS is a leader in providing comprehensive solutions for decarbonization and sustainability in the maritime industry.
This milestone underscores the potential for hydrogen to drive the energy transition. HD KSOE’s innovations, backed by global collaborations, pave the way for safer and more efficient hydrogen shipping, aligning with the global push for sustainable energy solutions.
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Source: ABS
