Norway to build world's first hydrogen-electric ferry

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Norwegian ferry operator Norled AS has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Public Roads Authority to build the world's first hydrogen-electric ferry.

The zero-emission ferry, which will be able to carry 299 passengers and 80 cars, is expected to be operational in 2021, connecting to the national road 13 between Hjelmeland – Skipavik – Nesvik in Rogaland, Norway. At least 50% of the new ships' energy needs will be supplied by hydrogen.

Norled has won a competition with two other Norwegian ferry operators, Fjord1 and Boreal, for the development contract from the Norwegian government. The contract includes work on the development, construction and operation of the hydrogen-electric ferry.

Terje MoeGustavsen, director of the Norwegian Public Roads Authority, said that hydrogen will be the last part of the ferry industry to achieve zero emissions, and hydrogen is a suitable solution when it is not possible to achieve zero emissions by operating on electricity alone.

Norway is a global leader in zero-emission and low-emission technologies. Zero emissions from the ferry industry are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 600,000 tons per year.

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