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Feasibility of hydrogen fuel in Fiji's domestic maritime transport sector

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  • Eklund, Tilda
  • Fredén, Anna
  • Reddy, Ayesha
  • Malmquist, Anders
  • Prasad, Ramendra
  • Charan, Dhrishna

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Hydrogen fuel is an emerging alternative clean energy solution to fossil fuels. Similar to global maritime transport sector emissions, Fiji's maritime sector largely depends on highly polluting non-renewable diesel oil. This study investigates the feasibility of future implementation of liquid hydrogen fuel in Fiji's uneconomical domestic maritime routes serviced by the Fiji Government Shipping Franchise Scheme (GSFS). Mathematical estimation of hydrogen demand, followed by economic and technological analysis, was performed. An annual volumetric hydrogen demand of 84,000 m3, requiring 363 GWh of electricity, is estimated. Out of the 10 GSFS routes, liquid hydrogen is expected to be suitable for 9 routes, with Rotuma route being the exception. To avert socio-political barriers, a proof-of-concept or a small-scale implementation is necessary with local and international funding. This study forms a precursor for future studies on hydrogen implementation in Fiji's maritime transport sector to assist decision-makers in emerging hydrogen fuel technologies.

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  • Eklund, Tilda & Fredén, Anna & Reddy, Ayesha & Malmquist, Anders & Prasad, Ramendra & Charan, Dhrishna, 2026. "Feasibility of hydrogen fuel in Fiji's domestic maritime transport sector," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 346(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:346:y:2026:i:c:s0360544226003385
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2026.140236
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