Empowering the Hydrogen Economy with PEM Fuel Cell Technology

AkzoNobel and ECN jointly established Nedstack, combining AkzoNobel’s applied chemistry expertise with ECN’s fundamental PEM fuel cell knowledge, creating a global pioneer in high-power PEM fuel cell applications.

Development of advanced PEM fuel cell stacks and systems, supported by strong process & systems engineering, HAZOP and industrial safety expertise from AkzoNobel’s engineering background.

At the AkzoNobel plant in Delfzijl, the Nedstack fuel cell system operated continuously from 2007 to 2022, using hydrogen from chlor-alkali production and accumulating over 70,000 running hours.

The DNV-approved Lovers passenger vessel in Amsterdam operates 100% emission-free, powered by two 35 kW Nedstack fuel cell systems serving up to 80 passengers.

At the Solvay plant in Antwerp, Belgium, a 1 MW Nedstack fuel cell system utilizes hydrogen from chlor-alkali production to generate clean, efficient power.

At the Ynnovate plant in Yingkou, China, a 3.5 MW Nedstack fuel cell system under the DEMCOPEM project converts hydrogen from chlor-alkali production into clean electricity.

The Viking Neptune, built by Fincantieri, features a 120 kW Nedstack fuel cell auxiliary power system delivering clean energy on board.

A 20 kW portable fuel cell power system developed with Aggreko replaces traditional diesel generators, delivering clean and quiet off-grid energy since 2021.

At NOI Techpark in Brunico, Italy, a 120 kW combined heat and power fuel cell system delivers continuous, efficient, and clean energy.

At Engie’s Crigen Lab in Paris, a 20 kW fuel cell system with integrated batteries provides both on- and off-grid power at 400 VAC.

Operating on the Antwerp–Rotterdam route since 2023, this future-proof vessel uses 900 kW of fuel cell power to achieve zero-emission shipping and cut CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tons annually.

The 135 m vessel Antonie, commissioned under the WEVA project, operates between Rotterdam and Delfzijl powered by a 300 kW Nedstack fuel cell system for zero-emission inland shipping.

NorthC Datacenter in Groningen (operational since 2023) uses a 600 kW hybrid fuel cell and battery system providing reliable, emission-free back-up power.

Zero-emission dredging demonstration with the Medusa 2 in the Port of Rotterdam, powered by a 600 kW Nedstack fuel cell system supplying an electric excavator for fully emission-free operations.

Carbon Technologies Energies continues Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, strengthening it with carbon & graphite production expertise and advanced material engineering capabilities.

Next-generation 1 MW fuel cell system delivering higher efficiency, improved durability and increased power density, enabling scalable zero-emission solutions for heavy-duty and marine applications.