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Höegh Evi and Wärtsilä have completed the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, enabling large-scale hydrogen production at sea. The modular system converts ammonia into hydrogen onboard floating terminals, helping Europe meet its 2030 hydrogen import targets. This innovation solves key transport and storage challenges, making clean hydrogen more accessible to heavy industries.
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