Orcan Energy successfully commissions waste heat recovery system for Hagland Shipping

Munich, Germany / Haugesund, Norway, 06.05.2026 – Orcan Energy, a leading provider of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) solutions, has successfully installed and commissioned a
100 kW efficiency PACK based on the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) aboard a vessel operated by Norway’s Hagland Shipping. This marks the first of four planned installations for the shipping company, representing a significant milestone in scaling waste heat recovery across commercial maritime fleets.

The newly commissioned system captures waste heat from two distinct sources: the exhaust gas and the high-temperature jacket cooling water of the vessel’s ABC main engine. By efficiently utilizing both low- and high-temperature heat streams, Orcan Energy’s efficiency PACK converts otherwise lost thermal energy into clean, reliable electrical power directly onboard. This installation provides a tangible, immediate reduction in both fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, proving the reliability and integration capabilities of ORC technology in a rigorous, real-world marine operational environment.

With the first vessel successfully commissioned, the project now advances to the next phase. Orcan Energy will deploy modules across three upcoming sister vessels. This systematic rollout validates waste heat recovery as a standardized, replicable solution for the maritime industry.

Paal and Øivind W. Aanensen, Co-CEOs of Hagland, commented on the successful first installation: “As we continuously look for ways to reduce the environmental footprint of our fleet, capturing and utilizing waste heat is a highly logical step. The first commissioning of Orcan Energy’s efficiency PACK proves that we can effectively lower our fuel consumption and emissions without compromising our operational performance. We are looking forward scaling the technology across our upcoming sister vessels.”

Andreas Sichert, CEO of Orcan Energy, added: “The maritime industry is under immense pressure to decarbonize and optimizing existing onboard energy systems is the fastest way to achieve tangible results. Our collaboration with Hagland Shipping proves that waste heat recovery is not only a robust, easily deployable solution built for the demanding marine environment, but also providing cost savings at an attractive ROI. We are proud to support Hagland in taking this practical step toward fleet-wide energy efficiency.”

The successful deployment of this project was made possible through close collaboration across the maritime supply chain. Further project partners included Shipyard Royal Bodewes, ensuring a seamless integration of the technology, and Gear Consult AS, Orcan Energy’s dedicated agent in Norway.