CO2 emissions reduction from hydrogen-powered vessels on the Rhine

Hydrogen-powered shipping / vessel retrofit

Zero-emission waterborne transport initiative

Public–private partnership supporting research and innovation in hydrogen technologies in Europe, succeeding the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

Crucial components for storing hydrogen, either as compressed gas or supercooled liquid, which are necessary for powering hydrogen-based vessels.

The H2 Barge 2 integrates battery packs alongside fuel cells to optimize power delivery and energy management.

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

Netherlands

France

The first inland hydrogen container ship, developed by FPS and chartered by BCTN on behalf of Nike EMEA, operating between the Port of Rotterdam and BCTN’s inland terminal in Meerhout, Belgium.

A second hydrogen fuel cargo ship planned to launch in Paris and operate on the Seine River as part of the EU Flagships project for zero-emission waterborne transport.

An EU initiative aimed at taking zero-emission waterborne transport to an entirely new level, supporting the development and deployment of hydrogen-powered cargo vessels on European inland waterways.

A retrofitted hydrogen fuel cargo ship equipped with proton exchange membrane fuel cells, battery packs, hydrogen storage, and an electric drivetrain. The vessel operates on the Rhine River between the Netherlands and Germany and produces 1.2 megawatts of power with zero carbon dioxide emissions.