Ballard reports 6.4 MW order to eCap Marine for Samskip vessels

Ballard reports 6.4 MW order to eCap Marine for Samskip vessels

VANCOUVER, BC, July 2, 2025 – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) has announced a significant purchase order for 6.4 MW of fuel cell engines to be supplied to eCap Marine GmbH for integration into two vessels operated by Samskip. This order, which includes 32 FCwave™-200 kW engines, represents one of the largest marine fuel cell engine orders in history [1].

The engines are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026, continuing a collaboration between Ballard and eCap Marine that began in 2021. The engines will power vessels operating between Norway and the Netherlands, aiming to decarbonize these routes. Ballard's FCwave™ is the world's first DNV type-approved fuel cell module for marine applications, ensuring compliance with international maritime safety standards. This order is supported by ENOVA, Norway's government agency for energy and climate initiatives [2].

The order signifies a significant commercial milestone for Ballard, demonstrating growing traction for hydrogen fuel cells in the shipping sector. The deal with eCap Marine and Samskip validates Ballard's technology in a demanding use case, as maritime applications require extensive power capacity and reliable performance under harsh conditions. This order marks a medium-term revenue impact rather than an immediate financial catalyst [3].

Ballard's partnership with eCap Marine and Samskip underscores the role of strategic collaborations in accelerating the transition to sustainable marine energy solutions. The DNV type-approval for Ballard's FCwave™ module and ENOVA's support highlight the importance of regulatory compliance and public policy in driving hydrogen adoption in hard-to-electrify sectors.

References:
1. [Ballard Announces Order for 6.4 MW to eCap Marine for Samskip Vessels](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ballard-announces-order-for-6-4-mw-to-ecap-marine-for-samskip-vessels-302510076.html)
2. [Ballard secures major 6.4 MW fuel cell order for maritime vessels](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BLDP/ballard-announces-order-for-6-4-mw-to-e-cap-marine-for-samskip-0xdzchx2fomf.html)
3. [Ballard Announces Order for 6.4 MW to eCap Marine for Samskip Vessels](https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/ballard-announces-order-for-6-4-mw-to-ecap-marine-for-samskip-vessels-302510082.html)