In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Finnish cleantech company Hycamite has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for the concept design of a carbon capture system that produces hydrogen from LNG onboard ships.
The approval covers a pre-combustion, solid-form carbon capture system that produces hydrogen from LNG onboard ships using Hycamite’s Thermo-Catalytic Decomposition (TCD) technology, according to the report.
According to Hycamite, the technology offers a new approach to producing clean hydrogen by breaking down methane, the primary component of LNG, into hydrogen gas and solid carbon. Unlike conventional methods that emit CO2, Hycamite’s process uses heat and recyclable catalysts in an oxygen-free environment, resulting in zero CO2 emissions and generating valuable solid carbon byproducts such as graphite and carbon nanofibers, the firm said.
“This milestone marks a significant step forward in sustainable shipping and low-carbon energy innovation,” said Laura Rahikka, CEO of Hycamite. “DNV’s Approval in Principle highlights the viability of our methane-splitting technology and its potential for maritime applications. By enabling onboard hydrogen production from LNG and capturing carbon in solid form, our solution offers a practical alternative to liquefied hydrogen while dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
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