In Finland, Hycamite announced on November 11 that it has received Approval in Principle from DNV for its onboard hydrogen production system, which splits LNG into hydrogen and solid carbon during ship operation. It’s the first time DNV has issued an AiP for a pre-combustion carbon capture concept aboard vessels.
The system uses Hycamite’s proprietary thermo-catalytic decomposition technology, operating without oxygen to convert methane into hydrogen fuel and byproduct carbon nanomaterials. “This milestone marks a significant step forward in sustainable shipping,” said Hycamite CEO Laura Rahikka. “Our solution offers a practical alternative to liquefied hydrogen while dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
The approach sidesteps the need for liquefied hydrogen infrastructure by generating hydrogen on board, feeding dual-fuel engines or fuel cells, while storing solid carbon onboard. If paired with biomethane, the system could enable carbon-negative shipping.
“This AiP is the first time we have recognized a pre-combustion carbon capture technology designed for shipboard hydrogen production,” said Torill Grimstad Osberg of DNV Maritime. “We look forward to building on this cooperation.”
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