Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM), a subsidiary of Fincantieri specialized in advanced high-cell technologies fuel and historic Made in Italy brand, inaugurated a new dedicated production line at the Bari plant development and testing of hydrogen fuel cell systems that will be used for naval and land solutions.

Among the first applications, the marinized module of fuel produced by IFM that will be installed on board of the Viking Libra, the world's first cruise ship powered by hydrogen stored on board and used both for the propulsion and for the generation of electricity which is under construction at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard and it will be completed at the end of next year.

The new production line is an integral part of the Center Innovation and Development (CIS) launched in 2023 thanks also to the support from the European Regional Development Fund Puglia and part of the transformation process of the Bari plant in a cutting-edge technological hub oriented towards net zero. In an integrated industrial ecosystem perspective, Isotta Fraschini Engines, with an economic commitment of about 30 million euros in five years, part of which financed through IPCEI funds, aims to develop innovative zero-emission systems and reduce significant carbon footprint, including through energy recovery from the production process.

"With the inauguration of the new cell production line fuel-powered by Isotta Fraschini Motori - underlined the CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri, Pierroberto Folgiero - Fincantieri takes a decisive step towards the future of marine technology. It is a commitment that realizes the Our strategic vision: Driving sustainable transformation of industry through the innovation capacity that we distinguishes and is rooted in the territories. We aim to make hydrogen as a concrete lever for competitiveness and decarbonisation of the European production system, and to consolidate the our role as a leader in the adoption of pioneering technologies."