Hydrogen-hybrid retrofit cuts ship fuel use 24% on Singapore-Ghana voyage

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Newlight's hydrogen-hybrid retrofit completed an 8,500-nautical-mile commercial voyage on a Lomar Shipping bulk carrier, cutting fuel consumption by 24% and CO2 emissions by 28%. The 199-meter vessel traveled from Singapore to Ghana with the add-on system installed on its existing diesel engine. A real-time controller adjusts hydrogen delivery based on load and speed, while operators can revert to diesel-only operation when needed. Newlight projects annual savings of roughly $500,000 per vessel with a payback period under 18 months. The company has agreements covering 12 ships, with broader fleet deployments planned for next year.


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