Baker Hughes, Hanwha to develop 16MW ammonia turbines for shipping and power


Baker Hughes and Hanwha plan to develop a new ammonia turbine for marine applications and power generation.

Under a Joint Develop and Collaboration Agreement (JDCA), Baker Hughes, Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean said the new small-size gas turbine would primarily be used for vessel propulsion systems.

By combining Baker Hughes’ turbine technology and Hanwha’s ammonia combustion system, the firms plan to complete a full engine test with ammonia by the end of 2027, before making 16MW turbines commercially available.

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