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Hydrogen in the maritime sector : a feasibility study on hydrogen as fuel in Norwegian ferries

Goodwin, Arturo; Storaker, Katrine Hildre
Master thesis
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2015
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Abstract
To ensure emission reductions in the maritime sector, the Norwegian Parliament has

established that all new ferry tenders should include a requirement for the use of lowand

zero-emission technology where it is technologically feasible. Battery technology

has proven successful as a zero-emission alternative on shorter ferry routes, but has

difficulty providing sufficient amounts of energy for the longer routes. Hydrogen

technology, on the other hand, can achieve ranges comparable to conventional fuels, and

is becoming increasingly popular as a zero-emission fuel in transportation. This thesis

provides an assessment of using hydrogen on the longer ferry routes, both in terms of

environmental impact and economic implications. When comparing hydrogen to the

most realistic alternative, liquid natural gas, we find that hydrogen is in most cases a less

cost-efficient way to reduce emissions. Even though hydrogen eliminates emissions

completely, its price being too high coupled with expensive fuel cell technology, makes

hydrogen powered ferries less competitive. Nevertheless, there could be reasons for

hydrogen ferries to be introduced, and an overview of which routes should be

considered first will be laid forth in this thesis. Given future price reductions in

hydrogen and fuel cell technology, hydrogen could be a viable zero-emission alternative

fuel for longer routes with tender contracts ending further into the future.

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