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Bloom Energy's Marine Power Module Gains ABS Approval

9/25/2025

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Bloom Energy's 65kW Marine Power Module earned American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Type Approval, the first SOFC approved for marine use.
Three-year evaluation validated efficiency and reliability for ships, cruise liners and LNG carriers.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries plan 300kW SOFC installation on a new LNG carrier by 2027, targeting a 5-6 year payback under IMO.

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Bloom Energy's 65kW Marine Power Module earned American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Type Approval, the first SOFC approved for marine use.
Three-year evaluation validated efficiency and reliability for ships, cruise liners and LNG carriers.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries plan 300kW SOFC installation on a new LNG carrier by 2027, targeting a 5-6 year payback under IMO.