MSC World Europa is the first solid oxide
fuel-cell powered cruise liner, paving the way for decarbonization
of the maritime industry
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE), Chantiers de l’Atlantique
(CdA), and the cruise division of MSC Group today announced plans
to launch the first cruise ship operating on solid oxide fuel cell
(SOFC) technology. The MSC World Europa, a new state-of the-art
cruise liner currently under construction at the CdA shipyard, will
be fitted with 150 kilowatts of Bloom fuel cells. Bloom will
provide auxiliary power to the ship through liquefied natural gas
(LNG), one of the cleanest marine fuels available today.
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Bloom’s fuel-flexible platform is designed to generate
electricity 20 to 30 percent more efficiently through a
non-combustion electrochemical process when utilizing LNG compared
to traditional marine combustion-based propulsion and auxiliary
engines. When running on LNG, Bloom Energy’s technology reduces
carbon equivalent emissions up to 60 percent compared to incumbent
propulsion sources, such as dual fuel diesel electric, and emits
virtually zero harmful air pollutants like sulfur oxides, nitrogen
oxides, and particulate matter.
“The installation of SOFC technology onboard the MSC World
Europa reflects the success of our proactive and challenging
collaboration with our partners and suppliers to identify solutions
to help us reach our 2050 net zero emissions target,” said
Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman, cruise division, MSC Group.
“This is one of the many projects we are working on, and we will be
relentless in our pursuit of the best solutions to reach this key
objective for us. As part of this project, the crew of MSC World
Europa will be specifically trained to operate this innovative
technology and their participation will greatly contribute to the
future development of SOFC technology for our industry. We hope to
be able to install this technology on board our future new builds
at a much larger scale to bring us ever closer to zero
emissions.”
With more than 100 cruise ships requiring over four gigawatts of
power commissioned for construction by 2027 across the cruise line
industry, Bloom’s fuel cells unlock a viable pathway to
decarbonization while ensuring cruise ship passengers and coastal
communities with heavy maritime traffic enjoy cleaner air. As an
added benefit for cruise ship passengers, noise pollution and
mechanical vibrations are substantially reduced when Bloom’s fuel
cells are used as a power source aboard ships.
“The emergence of LNG as a viable, lower carbon fuel combined
with the adaptability of Bloom’s fuel cells will support the
maritime industry’s ambitious climate goals, such as the
International Maritime Organization’s mandate to halve greenhouse
emissions in coming years,” said Tim Schweikert, senior managing
director, international business development, Bloom Energy.
“Notably, as the hydrogen economy matures and supply becomes more
widely available, Bloom’s fuel-flexible platform will help power
marine vessels with net-zero emissions.”
CdA is a world leader in designing and delivering breakthrough,
innovative ships, bringing cutting-edge technologies, concepts and
processes to its maritime customers across the globe. In 2019, CdA
and the cruise division of MSC Group unveiled Blue Horizon; a
ground-breaking initiative that integrates SOFC technology on
LNG-powered cruise ships to decarbonize the maritime industry. Blue
Horizon for MSC World Europa has received approval from the
classification company Bureau Veritas.
“Our collaboration with Bloom Energy to implement their
technology on the MSC World Europa highlights our dedication to
bringing the latest and most environmentally friendly technology
aboard the ships we build,” said Laurent Castaing, general manager,
Chantiers de l’Atlantique. “With its groundbreaking green
technologies, the MSC World Europa truly represents the future of
the maritime industry. We’re excited that Bloom Energy is a part of
this vision.”
This deployment of Bloom’s solid oxide technology onboard the
MSC World Europa is part of a broader strategy for the cruise
division of MSC Group; the world’s third largest ship brand. MSC
Group has long been committed to environmental stewardship with a
goal to achieve net zero emissions for its operations by 2050. The
company is a significant investor in next-generation environmental
marine technologies like SOFC, with the objective to support their
accelerated development and availability industry-wide.
The collaboration is the most recent in Bloom Energy’s ongoing
efforts to decarbonize the maritime industry. This summer, Bloom
Energy’s initial design for an engineless, fuel cell-powered LNG
carrier in conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries received
Approval in Principle from DNV, a premier international maritime
classification society. Bloom Energy also received verification as
an alternative power source for vessels as part of the American
Bureau of Shipping’s New Technology Qualification.
Sea trials for the MSC World Europa are expected to commence in
the second half of 2022. Larger fuel cell installations are
anticipated on additional ships in collaboration with CdA in the
future.
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy
affordable for everyone in the world. Bloom Energy’s product, the
Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient,
always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal
for microgrid applications. Bloom Energy’s customers include many
Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers,
healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other
industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Related to
Bloom Energy Corporation
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and
uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “could,” “expects,”
“intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,”
“can,” “may,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions identify such
forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not
limited to, timing of the launch of the first cruise ship operating
on SOFC technology; statements regarding Bloom technology benefits
to passengers and ability to unlock decarbonization; Bloom’s
ability to power marine vessels with net-zero emissions; statements
regarding the technology used for maritime vessels; timing of
trials; and statements regarding future installations. These
statements should not be taken as guarantees of results and should
not be considered an indication of future activity or future
performance. Actual events or results may differ materially from
those described in this press release due to a number of risks and
uncertainties, including timing of market adoption of Bloom SOFC
technology by the maritime industry, successful trials of Bloom
technology on maritime vessels, and those included in the risk
factors section of Bloom Energy’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 2021 and other risks detailed in
Bloom Energy’s SEC filings from time to time. Bloom Energy
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Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Thanks to the expertise of its teams and its network of
subcontractors, associated with a first-rate industrial facilities
Chantiers de l'Atlantique is a key leader in the fields of design,
integration, testing and turnkey delivery of cruise ships, naval
vessels, electrical substations for offshore wind farms and
services to the fleets. The company is at the heart of the
challenges of tomorrow, designing and building today ships whose
environmental performance exceeds the most drastic standards, as
well as equipment for offshore wind power that make it a major
player in the energy transition. For more information, visit
www.chantiers-atlantique.com.
About the Cruise Division of MSC Group
The Cruises Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held
Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years
of maritime heritage, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and
has two distinct brands within its structure - the contemporary and
luxury brands.
MSC Cruises, the contemporary brand, is the world’s third
largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South
America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa with more market share
in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also
the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in
the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets.
Its fleet comprises 19 modern vessels combined with a sizeable
future global investment portfolio of new vessels and is projected
to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025 with options for six more vessel
orders in place through 2030.
MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe
cruise experience inspired by the Company’s European heritage,
where they can enjoy international dining, world-class
entertainment, award-winning family programs and the very latest
user-friendly technology on board. To learn more about contemporary
brand’s itineraries and experience on board its ships please see
here.
Meanwhile the luxury brand, Explora Journeys, is set to start
operating in 2023 with a fleet with the latest and most advanced
environmental and maritime technologies available. The first of
which will have a gross tonnage of 63,900 GT and feature 461 of the
largest suites at sea, all with ocean front balconies or terraces.
These luxury ships will introduce to the luxury segment a broad
range of new guest experiences and other activities as well as
generous ratios of public spaces, in addition to showcasing highly
innovative design. For further information about Explora Journeys
please see here.
MSC’s number one priority across all its operations has always
been the health and safety of its guests and crew, as well as the
communities at the destinations its ships serve. In August 2020,
MSC Cruises implemented a new comprehensive and robust health and
safety protocol to become the first major line to return to sea. To
learn more about MSC Cruises’ health & safety protocol please
see here.
MSC has long been committed to environmental stewardship with a
long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions for its operations by
2050. The Company is also a significant investor in next-generation
environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support
their accelerated development and availability industry-wide. To
learn more about the Company’s environmental commitment please see
here.
Finally, to learn more about the MSC Foundation, MSC Group’s own
vehicle to lead, focus and advance its conservation, humanitarian
and cultural commitments please see here.
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Bloom Energy Jennifer Duffourg +1 480
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Chantiers de l’Atlantique Philippe Kasse +33 (0)2 51 10
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MSC Cruises Giles Read +41 (0)79797 33 51
Giles.read@msccruises.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS: Bloom Energy Edward Vallejo (267)
370-9717 edward.vallejo@bloomenergy.com
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