New Enova Award of NOK 344,3 Million Accelerates Liquid Hydrogen Deployment in Shortsea Shipping

(LH2 Shipping) Bergen, Norway – LH2 Shipping has been awarded Enova support of NOK 344,3 million for the development and construction of two additional liquid hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, marking another important milestone in the company’s efforts to bring zero-emission shipping solutions into commercial shortsea operations.

With the latest award, LH2 Shipping is now involved in the development of six hydrogen-powered bulk carrier projects. The announcement builds on previous Enova-supported vessel initiatives and reflects growing momentum for liquid hydrogen as a viable fuel alternative for short-sea shipping to meet decarbonising policy goals.

The new projects represent a continuation of LH2 Shipping’s long-term strategy to establish commercially viable hydrogen-powered vessels while contributing to the development of the supporting fuel and bunkering infrastructure required for large-scale adoption.

Since introducing the world’s first hydrogen-powered bulk carrier projects, LH2 Shipping has focused on moving beyond demonstration concepts toward commercially deployable vessels. The addition of vessels five and six further expands the project portfolio and supports continued industrial learning across ship design, fuel systems, operations, and infrastructure.

The Enova support will indirectly enable LH2 Shipping to continue their work developing additional zero-emission solutions for passenger transport and offshore operations, supporting Norway’s broader transition toward a low-emission maritime sector.

While significant work remains before hydrogen becomes widely adopted across the industry, LH2 Shipping believes that continued project execution, infrastructure development, and collaboration across the maritime value chain is key to realising zero-emission shipping at scale.

This latest Enova award brings total support for the six vessels to more than NOK 800 million and reinforces the momentum behind hydrogen-powered shipping in Norway. Through these projects, LH2 Shipping is offering ship operators to decarbonise bulk transport at scale while contributing to the development of the infrastructure and experience needed for wider industry adoption.

About LH2 Shipping

LH2 Shipping AS is a leading innovator in zero-emission shipping, dedicated to enabling the transition to sustainable sea transport. Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, the company develops and delivers liquid hydrogen (LH₂)-powered solutions for a wide range of vessel types — from general cargo and bulk carriers to offshore supply vessels and cruise. Founded in 2023, and with extensive experience from maritime industries, serving as Project Lead for developing, building, commissioning and set to sail the world's first LH₂ powered vessel, the ferry MF Hydra (Norled AS). LH2 Shipping is committed to pioneering practical, scalable, and proven green technologies that enable cargo- and shipowners meet tomorrow’s emission requirements today.