From June 16 to 18, 2026, the annual global event for the maritime and new-energy sectors—the Advanced Maritime Technology Exhibition—will be held with great acclaim in RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
This year’s exhibition focuses on innovative applications of new energy sources such as electricity, methanol, and hydrogen in the shipping industry. At this top-tier international industry event, Wuxi Methanol and Hydrogen Future Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “MeHyFE”) made a powerful debut with its core technologies and products. Not only did it become the sole exhibitor showcasing methanol fuel cells at the event, but it also presented to the world, through its globally pioneering case of “63-foot catamaran application of high-temperature methanol reforming fuel cells,” the robust strength of Chinese enterprises in the field of green shipping.
At this exhibition, MeHyFE highlighted the successful application of the company’s flagship product—the 5kW high-temperature methanol reforming fuel cell (HTMFC/ MRFC)—on a 63-foot catamaran. This is the world’s first catamaran to adopt a high-temperature methanol reforming fuel cell as its core propulsion system, marking a groundbreaking achievement for MeHyFE in the field of new-energy marine power systems.
As the only company at this exhibition showcasing methanol fuel cells, MeHyFE’s booth attracted a large number of professional visitors. The 5kW high-temperature methanol reforming fuel cell, with its outstanding performance in efficiency, stability, and environmental friendliness, perfectly meets the stringent clean-energy requirements of modern vessels, making it a striking highlight of the exhibition and fully demonstrating the company’s first-mover advantage and technological leadership in this field.
In in-depth discussions with global customers, the MeHyFE team keenly identified the core demands of the shipping industry as it strives to achieve its zero-carbon emission goals. Many international customers have expressed great enthusiasm for the zero-carbon vision; however, when seeking practical implementation solutions, they generally face challenges such as complex technologies, range anxiety, and inconvenient refueling infrastructure.
Addressing these industry pain points, MeHyFE’s methanol fuel cell system offers a perfect solution. Customers highly appreciate methanol’s physical property of being liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, believing this greatly reduces the challenges associated with storage and transportation. At the same time, the methanol fuel cell system is easy to operate, requires no complex infrastructure modifications, and boasts outstanding range as well as the significant advantage of rapid refueling. It perfectly addresses the range limitations of conventional all-electric vessels and has received unanimous acclaim from the professionals present.
Thanks to its technological advantages that directly address industry pain points and its globally pioneering application cases, MeHyFE’s 5kW high-temperature methanol reforming fuel cell garnered tremendous attention during the exhibition. Numerous shipowners, shipyards, and system integrators from Europe and other regions around the world expressed strong interest in this innovative product. At the exhibition, after thoroughly examining the technical specifications and real-ship application data, several customers immediately expressed strong interest in collaborating and eagerly requested to receive samples as soon as possible for on-board testing, in order to verify the technology’s outstanding performance in actual operational scenarios. This efficient transition from “interest” to “testing” not only reflects the international market’s confidence in the technological strength of methanol energy but also lays a solid foundation for the company’s next step in expanding its overseas business. This trip to Amsterdam is not only a concentrated showcase of MeHyFE’s technological prowess, but also a solid step forward in the company’s global strategy. Seizing the historic opportunity presented by the global shipping industry’s accelerated transition toward green and low-carbon operations, MeHyFE will continue to deepen its R&D and iterative improvements in high-temperature methanol reforming fuel cell technology, delivering even higher-quality products and more comprehensive solutions to meet global customers’ expectations for zero-carbon shipping.