Singapore, March 25, 2025
Rux Energy and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) have signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) Agreement today, marking a significant step forward in validating and verifying major safety enhancements provided by Rux Energy’s nanoporous materials for hydrogen storage. The project will also focus on meeting the certification requirements for large-scale hydrogen storage systems for bulk transport, distribution, road, rail and maritime & offshore use.
Titled “Certification of Cryogenic Pressure Vessels for Hydrogen Storage and Transport”, the JDP brings together around 30 global experts across France, Australia, Singapore, and the UK, to address critical safety and hazard challenges related to hydrogen storage and transport, with the potential to reshape global practices in the sector.
The project is designed to facilitate the transition to green hydrogen, emphasising safety improvements supported by Rux’s proprietary nanoporous advanced physisorption materials. These materials enable cost-effective, efficient, and safer green hydrogen storage solutions for applications in ships, trucks, trains, and planes. This innovation is intended to significantly reduce hydrogen supply chain costs, improving storage efficiency at production sites, while cutting the costs of bulk transport and distribution. The project also focuses on supporting agile refuelling, bunkering, and shoreside power operations in intermodal and port hubs and to stimulate local supply chain development in Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
The Joint Development Project represents a significant investment from both Rux Energy and BV, with new knowledge generated to be shared with the wider hydrogen and power-fuels community, in particular with Rux Energy’s first adopter partners and clients in the marine and offshore industry, as well as in the bulk transport sector, both land and sea. This international collaboration demonstrates how targeted technology deployment can accelerate decarbonisation efforts by driving more efficient, multi-lateral supply chain development, while advancing the use of green hydrogen in heavy transport, particularly in the global maritime industry, through the development and adaptation of climate-friendly, zero-emission technologies.
Dr. Jehan Kanga, Founder & CEO of Rux Energy, said: “This project is the culmination of years of work by our people and our partners across Australia, UK, Europe and Singapore, collaborating to bring Rux’s patented nanoporous hydrogen storage materials and solutions from bench-scale discovery to full scale commercial products, on a significantly accelerated schedule, and certifiable across the widest possible range of applications across land and sea.”
Matthieu de Tugny, President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “BV is delighted to launch this project with Rux Energy, which we believe will be transformative for hydrogen bulk storage and distribution. It will also support the decarbonisation of heavy land transport and maritime sectors, bringing about a significant leap in safety and efficiency.”
About Rux Energy:
Rux Energy was established in Sydney Australia in 2018 and is developing a low cost, safe and efficient hydrogen storage solution that will be a game changer for the implementation of low carbon emission technologies.
Rux Energy’s vision is to be the global category leader in hydrogen storage and distribution. It is advancing patented technology based on the adsorption of hydrogen into nanoporous materials, that is energy efficient and safe relative to existing storage methods such as compression, liquefaction or chemical transformation, and addresses a key barrier to the uptake of green hydrogen.
Rux Energy is committed to accelerating the decarbonisation of the planet’s hardest-to-abate industries including for the energy transition for ships, trucks, trains, planes and heavy industry.
With operations in Australia and the United Kingdom, and partnerships with universities and research institutions in Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom, the company is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through research, development, commercialisation and development of world-leading technology, manufacturing and services.
About Bureau Veritas:
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services with a powerful purpose: to shape a world of trust by ensuring responsible progress. With a vision to be the preferred partner for customers’ excellence and sustainability, the company innovates to help them navigate change.
Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas’ 84,000 employees deliver services in 140 countries. The company’s technical experts support customers to address challenges in quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.
Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, SBF 120 indices and is part of the CAC SBT 1.5° index. Compartment A, ISIN code FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI. For more information, visit https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
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