Hanwha and Baker Hughes Enter into Joint Development Agreement for Ammonia Gas Turbines
Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean have signed a Joint Development and Collaboration Agreement with Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) to design and produce low carbon ammonia gas turbines. The collaboration aims to develop turbines capable of 100% ammonia combustion and dual fuel operation with natural gas-ammonia blend.
The project builds on Baker Hughes' proven small-size turbine technology and PSM's newly-developed ammonia combustion system. Hanwha Group plans to complete the development of LNG carriers and container ships using this ammonia gas turbine propulsion system by 2028. In September 2023, the companies received approval in principle from ABS for applying ammonia gas turbines to LNG carriers.
PSM completed initial high-pressure ammonia combustion testing and Baker Hughes finished turbine feasibility studies in 2024. The initiative supports Hanwha Group's vision, announced at Davos Forum, to create the world's first fossil fuel-free ship.
Hanwha Power Systems e Hanwha Ocean hanno firmato un Accordo di Sviluppo e Collaborazione con Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) per progettare e produrre turbine a gas ad ammoniaca a basse emissioni di carbonio. La collaborazione ha l'obiettivo di sviluppare turbine capaci di combustione al 100% di ammoniaca e di funzionamento a doppio combustibile con un mix di gas naturale e ammoniaca.
Il progetto si basa sulla tecnologia collaudata di turbine di piccole dimensioni di Baker Hughes e sul nuovo sistema di combustione di ammoniaca sviluppato da PSM. Il Gruppo Hanwha prevede di completare lo sviluppo di navi metaniere e portacontainer utilizzando questo sistema di propulsione a turbine ad ammoniaca entro il 2028. Nel settembre 2023, le aziende hanno ricevuto l'approvazione preliminare da parte di ABS per l'applicazione delle turbine a gas ad ammoniaca alle navi metaniere.
PSM ha completato i test iniziali di combustione ad alta pressione dell'ammoniaca e Baker Hughes ha terminato gli studi di fattibilità sulle turbine nel 2024. L'iniziativa supporta la visione del Gruppo Hanwha, annunciata al Forum di Davos, di creare la prima nave al mondo senza combustibili fossili.
Hanwha Power Systems y Hanwha Ocean han firmado un Acuerdo de Desarrollo y Colaboración con Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) para diseñar y producir turbinas de gas de amoníaco de bajas emisiones de carbono. La colaboración tiene como objetivo desarrollar turbinas capaces de realizar una combustión al 100% de amoníaco y operar con combustible dual mediante una mezcla de gas natural y amoníaco.
El proyecto se basa en la tecnología de turbinas de pequeño tamaño probada de Baker Hughes y en el nuevo sistema de combustión de amoníaco desarrollado por PSM. El Grupo Hanwha planea completar el desarrollo de buques metaneros y portacontenedores utilizando este sistema de propulsión a turbinas de amoníaco para 2028. En septiembre de 2023, las empresas recibieron aprobación preliminar de ABS para aplicar turbinas de gas de amoníaco a los buques metaneros.
PSM completó las pruebas iniciales de combustión de amoníaco a alta presión y Baker Hughes finalizó los estudios de viabilidad de las turbinas en 2024. La iniciativa respalda la visión del Grupo Hanwha, anunciada en el Foro de Davos, de crear el primer barco del mundo libre de combustibles fósiles.
Hanwha Power Systems와 Hanwha Ocean은 Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR)와 함께 저탄소 암모니아 가스터빈을 설계하고 생산하기 위한 공동 개발 및 협력 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 협력은 100% 암모니아 연소 및 천연가스-암모니아 혼합 연료의 이중 연료 작동이 가능한 터빈 개발을 목표로 합니다.
이 프로젝트는 Baker Hughes의 입증된 소형 터빈 기술과 PSM의 새로 개발된 암모니아 연소 시스템을 기반으로 합니다. Hanwha Group은 2028년까지 이 암모니아 가스터빈 추진 시스템을 사용하는 LNG 운반선 및 컨테이너선의 개발을 완료할 계획입니다. 2023년 9월, 이들 기업은 LNG 운반선에 암모니아 가스터빈을 적용하는 것에 대해 ABS로부터 원칙적인 승인 을 받았습니다.
PSM은 초기 고압 암모니아 연소 테스트를 완료하였고, Baker Hughes는 2024년까지 터빈의 타당성 연구를 마쳤습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 다보스 포럼에서 발표된 Hanwha Group의 비전인 세계 최초의 화석 연료 없는 선박을 만드는 데 기여하고 있습니다.
Hanwha Power Systems et Hanwha Ocean ont signé un Accord de Développement et de Collaboration avec Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) pour concevoir et produire des turbines à gaz d'ammoniac à faibles émissions de carbone. La collaboration vise à développer des turbines capables de fonctionner à 100% d'ammoniac et de fonctionner avec un double combustible composé d'un mélange de gaz naturel et d'ammoniac.
Le projet s'appuie sur la technologie de turbine de petite taille éprouvée de Baker Hughes et sur le nouveau système de combustion d'ammoniac développé par PSM. Le Groupe Hanwha prévoit de terminer le développement de méthaniers et de porte-conteneurs utilisant ce système de propulsion à turbine d'ammoniac d'ici 2028. En septembre 2023, les entreprises ont reçu l'approbation préliminaire d'ABS pour l'application des turbines à gaz d'ammoniac aux méthaniers.
PSM a terminé les premiers tests de combustion d'ammoniac à haute pression et Baker Hughes a terminé les études de faisabilité des turbines en 2024. L'initiative soutient la vision du Groupe Hanwha, annoncée au Forum de Davos, de créer le premier navire au monde sans combustibles fossiles.
Hanwha Power Systems und Hanwha Ocean haben eine Partnerschafts- und Kooperationsvereinbarung mit Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) unterzeichnet, um kohlenstoffarme Ammoniak-Gasturbinen zu entwerfen und zu produzieren. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, Turbinen zu entwickeln, die zu 100% Ammoniak verbrennen und im Dual-Fuel-Betrieb mit einer Mischung aus Erdgas und Ammoniak arbeiten können.
Das Projekt stützt sich auf die bewährte Technologie von Baker Hughes für Klein-Turbinen und das neu entwickelte Ammoniak-Verbrennungssystem von PSM. Die Hanwha Group plant, bis 2028 die Entwicklung von LNG-Tankern und Containerschiffen mit diesem Antriebssystem zu vervollständigen. Im September 2023 erhielt das Unternehmen eine vorläufige Genehmigung von ABS für die Anwendung von Ammoniak-Gasturbinen auf LNG-Tankern.
PSM hat die ersten Hochdruck-Tests zur Ammoniakverbrennung abgeschlossen und Baker Hughes hat im Jahr 2024 die Machbarkeitsstudien für die Turbinen abgeschlossen. Die Initiative unterstützt die Vision der Hanwha Group, die beim Weltwirtschaftsforum in Davos vorgestellt wurde, das erste fossile brennstofffreie Schiff der Welt zu schaffen.
- Development of innovative 100% ammonia-powered turbine technology for marine applications
- Strategic partnership with major energy technology company Baker Hughes
- Received ABS approval in principle for ammonia gas turbines in LNG carriers
- Successful completion of initial high-pressure ammonia combustion tests
- MOU signed with major European LNG carrier shipping company for propulsion system conversion
- Technology still in development phase with completion targeted for 2028
- Requires significant R&D investment and testing before commercial deployment
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This strategic partnership between Baker Hughes and Hanwha marks a pivotal advancement in maritime decarbonization technology, with substantial commercial implications. The development of 100% ammonia-capable gas turbines addresses a critical gap in the
Several key technological and market advantages emerge from this collaboration:
- The dual-fuel capability (ammonia/natural gas blend) provides important operational flexibility during the transition period, reducing adoption risks for shipowners
- Baker Hughes' proven small-size turbine technology combined with PSM's ammonia combustion expertise creates significant barriers to entry for competitors
- The 2028 development timeline aligns strategically with major fleet renewal cycles and regulatory deadlines
The successful completion of high-pressure ammonia combustion tests and preliminary ABS approval significantly de-risks the project. The existing MOU with a major European LNG carrier operator suggests strong commercial interest, potentially leading to substantial order flow. This positions Baker Hughes to capture a significant share of the maritime propulsion market transformation, estimated to require over
The partnership's focus on LNG carriers is particularly strategic, as this segment faces intense pressure to address the paradox of transporting cleaner fuel while using conventional propulsion. Success in this high-value market could accelerate adoption across other vessel categories, establishing Baker Hughes as the premier provider of clean maritime propulsion technology.
This joint development agreement positions Baker Hughes at the intersection of two critical environmental imperatives: maritime decarbonization and green ammonia infrastructure development. The timing is particularly significant as the International Maritime Organization's stringent 2050 emissions targets require substantial technological innovation in hard-to-abate sectors.
The regulatory landscape strongly favors this initiative:
- The EU's inclusion of maritime emissions in its carbon trading scheme from 2024 creates immediate market pull
- The IMO's revised strategy requiring
20-30% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 establishes clear market guardrails - Regional port authorities' increasing emissions restrictions create near-term adoption drivers
Baker Hughes' strategic focus on ammonia aligns with the projected
- Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean cooperate with global energy technology company Baker Hughes.
- Leading the decarbonization of the hard-to-abate marine transportation sector through fuel-flexible combustion technology.
Hanwha Group declared its vision for the world's first fossil fuel-free ship at the Davos Forum held in
The ammonia gas turbine to be developed through this collaboration will be based upon the proven, small-size world class turbine technology of Baker Hughes, and a newly-developed ammonia combustion system created by PSM, a US-based Hanwha subsidiary. The gas turbine will be capable of
PSM successfully completed an initial high-pressure ammonia combustion test campaign and Baker Hughes completed its initial turbine feasibility studies in 2024. In addition, Hanwha Power Systems signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Gastech 2024 in
Through this joint development agreement, Hanwha plans to expand technological cooperation with the goal of developing the world's first completely carbon-free ship and provide innovative solutions that lead the era of fossil fuel elimination.
Executive Director Kim Hyeong-seok, head of Hanwha Power Systems' Marine Solutions Business Department, said, "The paradigm of switching to lower carbon fuel for ships is the calling of the times, and Hanwha Power Systems will continue to lead the development of innovative technologies for the entire life cycle of eco-friendly ships."
"This collaborative development of a low-carbon ammonia gas turbine will be a significant turning point in the global shipbuilding and shipping industry, accelerating the transition to eco-friendly fuel propulsion for ships," said Son Young-chang, vice president and head of Hanwha Ocean's Product Strategy Technology Institute.
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company operating in more than 120 countries around the world, with a unique strength in small and medium-sized gas turbine technology. The synergy between the two companies is highly anticipated.
About Hanwha Power Systems
Hanwha Power Systems is a global leader in eco-friendly energy equipment and provides the highest quality products and services by possessing the original technology for the design and production of high-speed rotating equipment. In addition to our
About Hanwha Ocean
Hanwha Ocean is a leading global company with extensive expertise and experience in the shipbuilding and offshore industry. Boasting the world's most competitive LNG carriers built with eco-friendly and highly efficient technology, the company has continuously pioneered new businesses since 1973, producing a vast range of vessels, including commercial ships, drill ships, and warships. Hanwha Ocean will be at the forefront of pioneering advanced marine solutions for decarbonization and further expand Hanwha's green energy ecosystem to create positive, sustainable change worldwide. More information about Hanwha Ocean is available at www.hanwhaocean.com.
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