For the development of the ‘world’s first’ methanol/hydrogen-powered towboat, RIX Industries has announced it has received an order for US-based Maritime Partners for its methanol-to-hydrogen (M2H2) reformer systems.
Under the contract, 10 RIX M2H2 Series systems that produce hydrogen on-demand, which is said to eliminate the need of on-board high-pressure gas or cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage, will be delivered to Maritime Partners.
RIX says its system, which integrates technology licensed by Element 1, can generate high-purity hydrogen with zero NOx, SOx, or particulate matter, which will be combined with PEM fuel cells to deliver primary power for the vessel.
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