Hanwha and Baker Hughes Jointly Develop Low-Carbon Ammonia Gas Turbine

Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Power Systems Sign Agreement
Plan to Lead Decarbonization in the Shipbuilding Industry

Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Power Systems are joining hands with Baker Hughes to develop the world's first zero-carbon ship propulsion system. Founded in 1907, Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company operating in over 120 countries worldwide. It holds unparalleled competitiveness in small and medium-sized gas turbine technology.

On the 4th, Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Power Systems announced that they signed a joint development agreement for ammonia gas turbines with Baker Hughes at the 'Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2025' held in Florence, Italy, the previous day.

The jointly developed ammonia gas turbine will be capable of 100% ammonia combustion and designed to allow mixing ammonia with natural gas as needed. Notably, the engine can ignite using ammonia fuel alone, achieving complete zero carbon emissions. Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Power Systems plan to expand their technological cooperation through this joint development agreement with the goal of developing the world's first fully zero-carbon ship.

Son Young-chang, Vice President and Head of Product Strategy and Technology at Hanwha Ocean, stated, "This collaborative development of eco-friendly ammonia gas turbines will be a significant turning point accelerating the transition to environmentally friendly fuel propulsion in the global shipbuilding and shipping industries." Kim Hyung-seok, Executive Director and Head of the Ship Solutions Division at Hanwha Power Systems, said, "The paradigm shift to eco-friendly fuel for ships is a mission of our time. Hanwha Power Systems will continue to lead the development of innovative technologies throughout the entire lifecycle of eco-friendly ships."

Alessandro Bresciani, Senior Vice President of Climate Technology Solutions at Baker Hughes, said, "Carbon reduction in industries and transportation sectors where decarbonization is challenging is one of the most urgent and high-potential opportunities today. Ammonia is expected to play a key role in significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in these areas."

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