Two modules of the AiP approved SOFC system will be retrofitted as a 2 MW open-deck
installation on the offshore supply vessel Viking Energy, as part of the EU-funded ShipFC
project.

The SOFC system design has been evaluated for compliance with DNV class rules and IMO
guidelines for fuel cell installations. The AiP is granted for a containerized module that
includes safety systems to handle ammonia as fuel.
“We’re excited that our design has received approval according to the highest standards in
the maritime industry. Excellent collaboration with DNV as a leading class society within fuel
cell systems and new fuels, has been key to get this far, and we look forward to continued
collaboration as we move to the next phases of the project”, says Bernt Skeie, CEO in Alma
Clean Power.

Fuel cells have great potential to contribute to the achievement of the IMO goals for
decarbonization of shipping, mainly because of their high efficiency and capability to run
on hydrogen-based fuels. Alma Clean Power’s fuel flexible SOFC systems can achieve more
than 60% efficiency with low or zero emissions, depending on the fuel type. Compared to
combustion engines, fuel cells do not have any fuel slip or require any blending with carbonbased fuels which would increase emissions.

“Our fuel cell systems are designed to operate on a variety of low and zero emission fuels
such as ammonia, LNG, LPG, hydrogen, methanol, syngas and LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen
Carriers). The AiP is therefore an important verification of key safety principles relevant for
all fuel types”, says Erling Johannessen, Senior Advisor in Alma Clean Power.

The first step towards an emission-free solution for deep-sea shipping
Two modules of the AiP approved SOFC system will be retrofitted as a 2 MW open-deck
installation on the offshore supply vessel Viking Energy, as part of the EU-funded ShipFC
project. The vessel is owned and operated by Eidesvik, and on contract for Equinor. The SOFC
system will be integrated with existing dual fuel gensets and a battery pack, allowing the
vessel to sail solely on emission-free, green ammonia for all dynamic positioning operations.
The ammonia fuel cell system for ShipFC will be fully tested at the Energy House at Stord
in Norway before installation onboard Viking Energy. This will be the first time an ammoniapowered
fuel cell system is installed on commercially operative vessel.