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HYDROGEN HUBS & BATTERIES

Amogy’s ammonia fueled tug.

The Hydrogen One vessel.

Image courtesy e1 Marine

Image courtesy Amogy decarbonization, and the U.S. abundance of potential hydrogen a new hydrogen-hybrid propulsion system that integrates hy- production available, in the future, for export. drogen fuel cells alongside a conventional diesel-electric power “Texas is the largest producer of wind energy, and the second plant, enabling zero-emission operations.” Christopher J. Wier- largest producer of solar power in the nation,” he said, adding nicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO, said, “This project that “many foreign nations are looking to the United States for will be closely watched by the industry as it breaks new ground the production of green fuels.” The role for Corpus Christi is and demonstrates the capabilities of this promising alternative clear: “Crude oil has made us so proli? c as a traditional energy fuel at sea.” export gateway, we think that leadership will also hold true as Alex Parker, Managing Partner of Rose Cay, which actively we transition to the export of hydrogen and its derivatives.” invests in real assets for the energy transition, is both an owner

The maritime sectors will see a push by technology pro- and an operator of a ? eet of 18 coastwise Jones Act vessels. The viders as hydrogen is seen as a viable fuel source for vessels Rose Cay ? eet was purchased in 2021, underwent material tech- (whether tied to methanol fuel production, or through use in nical enhancement, and now transports energy products for For- fuel cells). Maritime Partners, the vessel owner involved with tune 100 companies, along what could be future Green Shipping

New Orleans’ potential hydrogen hub, is behind Element 1, an Corridors of America.

Oregon-based small scale manufacturer of advanced hydrogen During a Capital Link conference regarding Jones Act M&A generation systems. Its e-1 Marine division has been actively opportunities Parker said, “There is going to be a material En- marketing a technology where hydrogen fuel cells, which gen- ergy Transition and it is underway. The In? ation Reduction erate electricity similar to batteries, are fed hydrogen produced Act together with legislation funding hydrogen hubs, solidi? ed onboard in a process where water is added to methanol stored Washington, D.C.’s commitment. The impacts will touch both in tanks. Maritime Partners has also invested in ownership of the commodities being transported and the marine fuels being

Hydrogen One, a tugboat which will deploy the technology. The used.” As an industry, the U.S. Jones Act community is actively boat will be placed on long-term charter to a leading inland pro- preparing for the future of energy transportation and it is clear vider of barge transportation. Others efforts, not tied to speci? c Rose Cay intends to be a leader. Rose Cay Maritime is included hubs, are now gaining traction. in a list of partner entities, in a recent announcement from an-

Ammonia power specialists Amogy (a 2020 startup based at other group, the Northeast Hydrogen Hub (with 100 partners the Brooklyn Navy Yard with a presence in Norway, as well), from seven states in PADD 1A- New England and PADD 1B- announced a demonstration project where an existing diesel- mid Atlantic states). Parker told Maritime Reporter: “At Rose powered tugboat will be ? tted with a mechanism feeding liquid Cay Maritime, we are committed to serving our customers and ammonia (stored in fuel tanks) through “cracking modules” American communities with safe, reliable, and environmentally which supply hydrogen into a hybrid fuel cell system. The responsible Jones Act transportation today and tomorrow, as 1MW-rated powerpack will then provide electricity to motors the U.S. energy complex evolves. The hard-working men and driving the vessel’s propellers. Current plans have the vessel women in the Jones Act trade stand at the ready to ensure our (being converted at the Feeney Shipyard in Kingston, NY, to country’s energy security throughout the Energy Transition.” be classed by DNV) being deployed along the Hudson River. The entire maritime supply chain will undoubtedly be moni-

ABS announced its role in classi? cation of a Glosten-designed toring the developments as the Green Corridors and Hydrogen research vessel (to be based in San Diego) that would “feature Hubs move forward.

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