Recently, startup Blue World Technologies reported a breakthrough, demonstrating the first high-power marine fuel cell system powered by green methanol. A.P. Moller-Maersk is one of the company's investors and has committed to installing the first pilot system in 2026.
Maersk has begun introducing its methanol-fuelled ships, the first large container ships to use alternative fuels and a testing ground for the new technology.
The company has successfully completed testing of a 200 kW high-temperature PEM fuel cell module at its facility in Aalborg, Denmark. The results exceeded expectations. The system, which delivers advanced waste heat at 150 degrees Celsius, will be 55 per cent efficient when it reaches the commercial stage, typically saving 20 to 30 per cent on fuel, Blue World reported.
Dennis Naldal Jensen, Blue World's chief technology officer, said, "This is a major breakthrough in the field of offshore decarbonisation, and by testing the 200 kW system we have demonstrated that high-temperature PEM fuel cell technology has the potential to be one of the key technologies to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries." "During the test, we successfully verified the system setup of the methanol fuel processor, the series connection of the fuel cell bank, and the balance of plant components around the fuel cell."
Blue World reports that it will initially provide an auxiliary power system designed to replace conventional fossil fuel generator sets. They also report that the fuel cell system captures up to 100 per cent of carbon, which can be used for green fuel production or storage. Blue World expects the offshore system to reach commercial levels by 2027.
Anders Korsgaard, CEO and co-founder of Blue World, said:- "We have been working in the field of fuel cell technology for more than 20 years, and it is amazing for us to have reached this point in the development of the technology, where we have these large-scale systems that can provide a strong alternative to industries that rely heavily on fossil fuel technology as a programme."
The first pilot will be a 1 MW onboard power production system. The system will be installed on one of Maersk's large dual-fuel methanol vessels. Installation is expected to take place in the first half of 2026.
Maersk Growth, the venture capital arm of Maersk, participated in an €11 million financing at the end of 2023. The Danish Export and Investment Fund (EIFO), Cycle Group and other new and existing shareholders also participated in the financing
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