Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries to Develop Fuel Cell-Powered Ships

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Jul 15, 2025

Joint Venture Fuel Cell announced Geoje, South Korea Jul 15, 2025

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Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries are collaborating to develop fuel cell-powered ships. The partnership aims to reduce emissions from the maritime industry.

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SHI aims to be the first shipbuilder to deliver a large cargo ship for ocean operation powered by fuel cells running on natural gas. Quote: SHI aims to be the first shipbuilder to deliver a large cargo ship for ocean operation powered by fuel cells running on natural gas.

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large cargo ships, which require up to 100 megawatts of power per ship

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At a ceremony at the Geoje shipyard, SHI announced they have received approval in principle from classification society DNV GL

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Announcement

September 27, 2019

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Samsung Heavy Industries shipbuilder

"South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI)"