H2Carrier recently received AiP from DNV for the use of the P2XFloater for near-shore production – now it is looking at offshore production (source: H2Carrier)
H2Carrier and Statkraft have signed an MoU to study the possible use of H2Carrier’s green ammonia floating production vessel, the P2XFloater, on offshore windfarms
The concept being studied by the companies foresees the P2XFloater using renewable power from an offshore windfarm to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia, which would be shipped to international markets.
H2Carrier recently received approval in principle from DNV for the use of the P2XFloater for near-shore production. The purpose of the new study is to evaluate the use of the P2XFloater in the offshore environment.
In a statement, the project partners said, “The P2XFloater will improve the flexibility of an offshore windfarm and make offshore wind less dependent on grid and export cable facilities. The study will assess the challenges involved of operating electrolysers and an ammonia production process offshore with variable load handling.”
H2Carrier will conduct the study together with Norwegian engineering company KANFA. Together with its parent company, Technip Energies, KANFA has experience in offshore installations and production.
H2Carrier chief executive Mårten Lunde said, “Market demand for green ammonia is rapidly increasing due to the decarbonisation of the industrial and maritime sectors.
“The P2XFloater concept provides a low-cost, fast-track and flexible solution to produce green ammonia on an industrial scale, at a competitive price.
“We are pleased to co-operate with Statkraft and KANFA to assess the operation of the P2XFloater offshore. So far, we have focused on near-shore operations, but are convinced the P2XFloater will play an important role in the commercialisation of offshore wind resources.”
