European logistics firm Samskip has selected Norwegian Hydrogen as its preferred supplier for liquid green hydrogen (LH2) for the two SeaShuttle container vessels it has currently under construction.
Operating on Samskip’s route between Rotterdam and Oslo, the SeaShuttles will reportedly be the first hydrogen-powered container vessels in the world.
Supported by a grant from the Norwegian Enova Fund, the SeaShuttles aim to demonstrate the feasibility of operating on liquid hydrogen produced from sustainable energy.
Norwegian Hydrogen said the LH2 will be delivered from Norwegian Hydrogen’s liquid hydrogen production plant in Rjukan, Norway.
The project has secured a long-term renewable energy power purchase agreement with Tinn Energi & Fiber, has been approved by the municipal authorities and supplier selection is undeway. Hydrogen deliveries are expected to start in 2028.
“Hydrogen is a critical enabler for deep decarbonisation in short-sea shipping, and Norwegian Hydrogen has demonstrated the capability and commitment needed to support our ambition,” said Ólafur Orri Ólafsson, CEO of Samskip.
“Together, we are not only preparing the energy supply for our SeaShuttle vessels, we are also helping accelerate the transition to sustainable logistics across Europe.”
Through their strategic collaboration, Samskip and Norwegian Hydrogen said they are “breaking that deadlock” and taking a major step toward scaling hydrogen-powered logistics across Europe.
