Italy’s Nextchem to develop methanol fuel cells for yachts

Nextchem, a subsidiary of Italian engineering firm Maire Group, has partnered with Germany’s Siemens Energy to develop methanol fuel cells for use on ships.

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Nextchem will design the fuel cells, while Siemens Energy will handle onboard installation and delivery to shipbuilders.

"The fuel cell will reform low-carbon methanol back into hydrogen for onboard power generation," Nextchem said.

The duo will initially target high-end yachts, with the first methanol fuel cell-powered yacht already under construction.

Nextchem has not indicated whether it plans to expand the technology to other vessel segments in the future.

By Konica Bhatt

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