• The e-Nomad system, developed by Methanol Reformer, will generate electricity onboard the electric ferry Cap de Barbaria using hydrogen produced from e-methanol.
• This is a pioneering project in Europe, transforming the Cap de Barbaria, which operates between Eivissa and Formentera, into an operational laboratory to test and validate hydrogen generation onboard under real navigation conditions.
• The project highlights the e-Nomad system’s ability to support electrification, integrate renewable fuels, and improve energy efficiency, contributing directly to the decarbonization of short-distance maritime transport.

Methanol Reformer, a catalan company specialized in sustainable energy solutions, will deliver to Baleària the first autonomous e-methanol power generation container in Europe. This initiative positions Baleària as the first ferry operator on the continent to trial this technology on an electric ferry and strengthens Methanol Reformer’s leadership in innovative solutions driving decarbonization and efficiency in maritime transport.

Technical Verification and FAT. During the visit of Baleària’s technical team to Methanol Reformer’s facilities, the system underwent technical verification and the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), confirming its proper operation and readiness for shipment to the ferry operator, where commissioning will take place in the coming weeks.

Clean and Efficient Technology. The container combines electricity generation from hydrogen produced via e-methanol reforming with a modular, compact, and autonomous design, suitable for both port and maritime environments. The electricity generated will support the operation of the electric ferry Cap de Barbaria, complementing battery charging and turning the vessel into a real-life testbed to validate the use of renewable hydrogen onboard under operational conditions. The hydrogen produced by the system will feed a fuel cell generating auxiliary electricity to support battery charging and reduce reliance on conventional generators, lowering fuel consumption and emissions. The system incorporates the L18 hydrogen generator, manufactured by Methanol Reformer under license from the U.S. company Element1®, in collaboration with E1 Marine for maritime applications. This integration ensures high standards of reliability, safety, and performance.

Towards More Sustainable Maritime Transport. With this initiative, Methanol Reformer consolidates its position as a benchmark in sustainable energy solutions for the maritime industry. The project will enable Baleària to evaluate e-methanol as a flexible energy vector for onboard hydrogen generation, a key solution to accelerate the decarbonization of short-distance maritime transport.