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Norway to fund hydrogen vessels

[ November 10, 2023   //   ]

The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment’s Enova arm is to provide support of a total of 171.8 million Norwegian kroner (£12.6m) to Viasea Shipping for the acquisition of two hydrogen-powered container ships. Once completed, they will be deployed in Viasea’s routes between Norway and the Northern Europe.

Hydrogen refuelling is initially planned in Norway but as the fuel becomes available elsewhere along the planned route, the ships will be able to operate entirely without diesel. At the startup the combination of hydrogen and diesel operation will result in over a 75% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to an equivalent diesel-powered vessel. With 100% hydrogen operation, the ship will be emission-free.

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