Air Products is supplying hydrogen-fuelling equipment to the Greek and Republic of Korea navies.
Through an agreement with submarine manufacturers Howaldswerke Deutsche Werft (HDW), the equipment will be used to power both navies fuel cell submarines.
HDW has developed a fuel cell-powered submarine system, which allows the vessel to generate energy without leaving a heat or noise signature along its route, whilst also remaining submerged for longer periods.
The Republic of Korea navy will receive three submarines built in Korea under a HDW licence and the Greek navy is to receive their submarines from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Hellenic Shipyards.
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