DynaCERT installs HydraGen on port crane fleet

Executive Summary

• DynaCERT Inc. has completed the full installation of its HydraGen technology on the crane fleet at the Port of Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente in France, marking the first commercial port installation of its kind in the country.
• The project, executed in collaboration with authorized distribution partner IPMD, follows the successful commissioning of a prototype in July 2025 and the completion of installations on all five cranes in September 2025.
• The deployment aims to reduce local emissions, enhance air quality, and improve operational efficiency by optimizing diesel engine combustion through on-demand hydrogen and oxygen generation.

Key Details

• Installation Scope: Full installation of HydraGen units on five cranes at the Port of Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente (Port Charente Atlantique).
• Timeline: Prototype commissioned in July 2025; full installation completed in September 2025.
• Partner: Project executed with IPMD, DynaCERT's authorized distribution partner for France and the Benelux countries.
• Emission Reductions: Comparative measurements indicate potential reductions in CO2, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter by 20% to 45%.
• Operational Benefits: Technology improves engine performance and extends maintenance intervals, offering economic advantages alongside environmental benefits.
• Market Context: Global port equipment market projected to grow from $19.72 billion (2024) to $28.3 billion (2032); approximately 64% of port equipment remains diesel-powered.
• Strategic Positioning: DynaCERT is expanding into the port and marine infrastructure sector as a growth driver, leveraging EU regulations like FuelEU Maritime and Fit for 55.
• Production Capacity: DynaCERT operates a facility capable of manufacturing up to 36,000 HydraGen units per year.

Notable Quotes

• "With this decision, we are reducing our ecological footprint and saving fuel at the same time. This will make the port more competitive and sustainable." — Gerard Pons, President of the Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente Port of Commerce Syndicat Mixte
• "Our commitment to ports and maritime infrastructure demonstrates that HydraGen is not only suited for vehicles but also for a broad range of industrial applications... We are witnessing growing demand for field-proven technologies that reduce emissions without requiring the replacement of existing engines." — Jim Payne, Chief Executive Officer of DynaCERT