Future of Korea's Ship Power ③ Hanwha Ocean, Deep

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Located in Yi Sun-shin's Seungbattery Okpo, Hanwha Ocean has a special place in the United States as the main character of the American MASGA. Hanwha Ocean is engaged in fierce technology development competition with the Orange Corps (Hanwha Group affiliates) to dominate the future market.

Carbon-free, LNG+ammonia, and electricity promotion

Hanwha Ocean is building a 'Full Line-up' in LNG processing and transportation with various combinations of 'cargo window system + dual fuel engine + gas fuel supply and re-liquefaction device'. Hanwha Ocean has responded flexibly to the demanding demands of various shipowners and maintains transactions with regular customers such as Maran Gas in Greece, MOL in Japan, and BW in Singapore. Hanwha Ocean is studying dual fuel propulsion engines based on a cargo hold system consisting of NO96 (membrane type) lineup.

In particular, it unveiled a 174,000CBM class 'carbon-free LNG carrier' at Gastech. It is power applied with ammonia gas turbine-based electric propulsion technology. It aims to "completely carbon-free propulsion" that does not use pilot oil for ignition. In addition, the world's first liquid immersion cooling ESS developed by Hanwha Aerospace was combined to increase the stability and reliability of electric propulsion ships. In addition, it is embodying a carbon-free power system through connection with hydrogen fuel cells for ships.

Hydrogen chain and SMR base

Hanwha Ocean obtained conceptual approval (AIP) for its 80,000m3 class electric propulsion liquefied hydrogen carrier from Norwegian class DNV in 2024. Liquefied hydrogen carriers generate power through carbon-free power sources using hydrogen gas (BOG) that naturally vaporizes in cargo hold. As a result, it does not emit any carbon dioxide during the operation process. Meanwhile, it is known that SMR is also being reviewed from various angles. However, no full-fledged research results have been made yet.

An official from Hanwha Ocean said, "In line with the expansion of LNG demand, we will integrate carbon-free fuel and energy efficiency technologies into the overall design and construction to meet global shipowner needs, and we will continue to lead the global energy transition based on our eco-friendly technology capabilities that encompass the entire life cycle of ships."

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