Advent Technologies participates in project to reduce emissions in the maritime sector
Published by Poppy Clements,
Assistant Editor
Global Hydrogen Review,
This will be accomplished by utilising Advent's modular 50 kW eMethanol-powered fuel cell systems (Serene), which are based on the Company's Ion-Pair™ membrane electrode assembly (MEA) technology.
The RiverCell 3 project has a total budget of approximately US$12.4 million, from which Advent’s budgeted portion is approximately US$6.1 million. The collaborative partners involved in the project include MEYER NEPTUN Engineering GmbH, Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, Lloyd's Register EMEA Niederlassung Deutschland and Hochschule Wismar Bereich Seefahrt, Anlagentechnik und Logistik. The project commenced in January 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2026.
RiverCell 3 builds upon the foundation established by previous RiverCell initiatives, in which Advent played a pivotal role as a key partner, demonstrating the effectiveness of its Serene fuel cells to the maritime sector. In this latest stage of the project, Advent’s innovative Ion Pair™ MEA technology will play a vital role in crafting fuel cell systems designed specifically for larger vessels.
By extending the expected lifespan of fuel cells by at least three times and doubling the power density compared to Advent’s earlier systems, the Ion Pair™ MEA technology promises significant advancements in maritime applications. The technology is made possible through the company’s participation in the US Department of Energy’s L’Innovator™ programme, developed in collaboration with esteemed US research institutions such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
The successful completion of RiverCell3 is anticipated to make a substantial contribution to the objectives outlined in the revised IMO GHG Strategy, which was adopted in July 2023. This strategy aims to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for international shipping, with a reinforced commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, it pledges to encourage the adoption of alternative zero and near-zero GHG fuels by 2030, while also setting milestone targets for the years 2030 and 2040.
The RiverCell 3 project is partially funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of the National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, with a total of approximately US$6.2 million, from which Advent’s portion is approximately US$3 million. Funding for this measure is provided as part of the German Recovery and Resilience Plan (DARP) via the European Recovery and Resilience Facilities (ARF). The funding is coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Project Management Jülich (PtJ).
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