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French maritime company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Technip Energies, a fellow French leader in engineering and technology, to develop a pioneering vessel that will store ammonia and convert it into hydrogen. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in April 2025, officially launching a joint initiative aimed at supporting the transition to low-carbon energy solutions through maritime innovation.

This collaboration centers on LDA鈥檚 FRESH (Floating Renewable Energy Storage and Hydrogen) solution鈥攁 floating terminal designed to act as a mobile processing and storage facility for low-carbon ammonia and hydrogen. At the heart of the project is a 170-meter-long vessel capable of storing up to 45,000 cubic meters of imported ammonia. The ship will feature an advanced, high-efficiency ammonia cracking plant installed directly on its deck.

Using Technip Energies鈥� proprietary ammonia cracking technology, the vessel will convert ammonia into high-purity gaseous hydrogen. According to the companies, the system will have the capacity to produce up to 50,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually at 99.9% purity, with an energy efficiency rate exceeding 90%. Once generated, the hydrogen will be compressed and transferred ashore, supplying industries and heavy mobility sectors with a consistent and on-demand energy source.

The FRESH vessel will be stationed at port during its operation phase and regularly replenished by ammonia carrier ships. However, it is designed with flexibility in mind and can be relocated based on regional hydrogen demand. This mobility allows the vessel to serve as a dynamic, floating terminal, enhancing the logistics and accessibility of low-carbon hydrogen across different geographic regions.

Technip Energies will contribute its leading-edge ammonia cracking system to the project, while LDA will be responsible for the hull design, construction, and long-term vessel operation. The companies emphasized that this integrated approach will significantly reduce greenhouse gas and nitrogen oxide emissions during the hydrogen production process.

鈥淭his partnership with Technip Energies marks a significant milestone in our journey to operate a floating low-carbon hydrogen terminal,鈥� said Mathieu Muzeau, managing director of transport and logistics at LDA. 鈥淏y integrating their ammonia cracking technology, we are taking a crucial step in developing a reliable and efficient solution while ensuring very low GHG and NOx emissions.鈥�

The companies believe the FRESH project could be transformative for the hydrogen supply chain. By decentralizing hydrogen production and leveraging maritime infrastructure, the initiative is expected to offer an innovative solution to the challenges of hydrogen storage and distribution.

With both companies bringing their respective expertise to the table, the collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition through scalable, sustainable technologies.