ABS NTQ Milestone for SOFC FPSO Power
MODEC, Inc. and Eld Energy AS have completed the Technology Feasibility and Concept Verification stage for solid‑oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems on floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs). This milestone in the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) New Technology Qualification (NTQ) process confirms the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of SOFC technology in a real‑world offshore setting.