H2SITE has established H2SITE Norway AS as a locally based subsidiary to strengthen its engagement with the Norwegian maritime and offshore sector. The company said the move is intended to bring its hydrogen conversion technologies closer to end users and to support the practical deployment of solutions for vessel decarbonization.
The company is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, where its core technology is designed and manufactured. From its industrial facility in Loiu, Bizkaia, H2SITE produces palladium-alloy membranes that are integrated into membrane reactor systems. These systems enable the conversion of hydrogen carriers back into hydrogen. For ammonia applications, H2SITE has developed cracking systems that deliver high-purity hydrogen suitable for direct supply to fuel cells or blending in engines. The company said this capability is particularly relevant for maritime and offshore use, where reliability, system integration, and fuel logistics are critical.
Norway was identified as a relevant environment due to its maritime heritage, climate ambitions, and approach to first-of-a-kind projects. The country is already assessing the use of ammonia onboard vessels in commercial operations. With a local presence, H2SITE aims to work directly with shipowners, shipyards, and technology partners to adapt its systems to real vessel profiles and operating conditions.
The company said its investment timing is driven by risk considerations, arguing that the commercial and regulatory risks of delaying decarbonization outweigh those associated with adopting new technologies. It views ammonia, combined with efficient conversion systems, as a credible route toward zero-emissions vessels and long-term compliance.
H2SITE Norway AS has been established following validation of the technology, with the company now focusing on product implementation. Since 2023, H2SITE has built and operated ammonia crackers for more than 6,000 hours, including extended continuous operation. Projects such as ‘H2Ocean’ and ‘APOLO’ have addressed integration with fuel cells and engines, while the company is also developing MW-scale systems to support early commercial projects.
“The technology is proven; the priority now is implementation of the product and operational learning,” said Tomás Crespo, Maritime Business Development Manager at H2SITE Norway.
