- The Norwegian LNGameChanger project aims to develop onboard carbon capture systems for LNG-fueled ships using solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC).
- Led by HAV Group, the consortium includes Havila Voyages, Molgas Norway, and SINTEF, working to validate efficiency and marine adaptability.
- If successful, the technology could make LNG a long-term low-emission option, complementing hydrogen and other green fuels.
A Norwegian consortium, led by maritime technology supplier HAV Group, has initiated the LNGameChanger project to develop solutions for capturing and storing CO₂ emissions from LNG-fueled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power trains. Announced in Ålesund, Norway, on March 26, 2025, the project aims to reduce emissions by integrating SOFC technology with onboard carbon capture systems (CCS), reports Offshore Energy.
LNGameChanger project
The LNGameChanger project seeks to validate energy efficiency, assess vessel use cases, and analyze load profiles and voyage simulations. It will also evaluate the performance, space, weight, and marine adaptability of the SOFC power train with onboard CO₂ capture. Gunnar Larsen, CEO of HAV Group, emphasized that if successful, LNG could become a permanently viable option in low-emission maritime transport alongside alternatives like hydrogen.
Consortium members include coastal cruise operator Havila Voyages, gas firm Molgas Norway, and research institution SINTEF. This collaboration reflects a broader industry trend toward exploring carbon capture technologies to mitigate maritime emissions. For instance, the Maritime Efficient & Easy Carbon Capture (ME2CC) project, involving Value Maritime and partners, has secured funding to develop a compact, modular carbon capture system for installation aboard the LNG-fueled vessel Samskip Kvitbjorn.
These initiatives align with Norway’s commitment to sustainable maritime practices. The country’s extensive use of hydropower positions it well to develop and implement green technologies in the shipping industry, potentially setting a benchmark for sustainable cruising globally.
As the maritime sector faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, projects like LNGameChanger and ME2CC represent critical steps toward developing viable solutions for a more sustainable future.
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Source: Offshore Energy
