Delta, MODEC & Eld Energy cooperate
First fuel cells on a floating oil platform
Delta Electronics is working with MODEC and Eld Energy to advance the maritime energy transition. The companies want to use a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for the first time on a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) system - a type of floating oil and gas platform. A pilot project with a 120 kW system is planned until 2027.
At the signing ceremony at Tainan Plant 2, Dr. Charles Tsai, General Manager of Delta's Hydrogen Energy Division, said: "Delta is committed to providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions. In recent years, we have been actively investing in the development of hydrogen energy to support industries in their transition to a low-carbon future. With this collaboration, we hope to develop a comprehensive hydrogen solution - from stacks and fuel cells to energy management systems - on a newly built FPSO."
"MODEC combines offshore expertise with a commitment to sustainability. We are honored to partner with Delta and Eld Energy," says Koichi Matsumiya, CTO of MODEC. "This joint hydrogen R&D initiative is designed to ensure stable offshore power supply while reducing CO₂ emissions."
"Eld Energy specializes in offshore and maritime energy solutions," adds Hans Fredrik Lindøen-Kjellnes, CEO of Eld Energy. "This collaboration integrates Delta's solid oxide stacks into our SOFC systems and offers superior efficiency and stability. The project shows that SOFC systems work in practice and accelerate the decarbonization of shipping."
Delta produces Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC). Mass production of the fuel cells is set to begin at the end of 2026. The SOFC system achieves over 60% efficiency - with heat recovery even up to 85%. It therefore supplies stable, low-carbon energy for industrial plants, data centers, microgrids and the maritime sector.
Delta is thus focusing on technological innovation and collaboration to drive forward the global energy transition.
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