World’s first 200 kW green methanol-run maritime fuel cell system tested

Green tech company Blue World Technologies completed the testing of the world’s first 200 kW high-temperature PEM fuel cell module. With an electrical efficiency of up to 55% when reaching a commercial stage, the fuel cell system will typically provide a fuel saving of 20-30% which enables a cost-efficient use of green fuels. Additionally, the fuel cell system allows for up to 100% carbon capture for both utilisation in green fuel production and storage.
The first pilot system is a 1MW system for onboard power production. The system will be installed on one of A.P. Moller–Maersk’s large dual fuel-enabled methanol vessels and the installation on board is expected during H1 2026.
The order for the pilot system was followed by a venture investment by Maersk Growth – the venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk – where they at the end of 2023 participated in an 11 million EUR pre-C-round alongside The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Cycle Group, and other new and existing shareholders.
Blue World will initially supply systems for auxiliary power and expects that the maritime system will reach a commercial level in 2027.