Formed by Auriga Energy Limited, the Bristol Packet and No 7 Boat Trips, Bristol Hydrogen Boats, aims to develop the first ferry to be powered by hydrogen in the UK. Scheduled to hit the water at some point during the summer, the Bristol Hydrogen Boats scheme also aims to revolutionise Britain’s ferry industry.

Producing zero direct carbon emissions, the hydrogen-powered ferry’s only waste product is water, meaning that the environment would benefit enormously if the ferry industry could make the switch from oil to hydrogen. Vessels powered by hydrogen would also emit less noise, which could prove important for local communities and future building projects. Councillor Neil Harrison praised the project not only for its environmental benefits but also because it would likely create new jobs and investment opportunities in Bristol.

The Managing Director of Auriga Energy Limited, Jas Singh, added: “This is an exciting opportunity for Bristol Hydrogen Boats to demonstrate the viability of the new zero-emission fuel cell technologies in marine transport operations. The project will introduce hydrogen technologies to the public and provide a stimulus to the wider adoption of this technology throughout the city, putting Bristol at the forefront of the emerging hydrogen economy and help maintain its position as the UK’s green capital.”

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