The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Siemens Energy have entered a joint development project (JDP) focused on improving understanding of thermal runaway in lithium‑ion batteries through advanced modelling and simulation.
The initiative is intended to support safer, more reliable energy storage systems across the marine and offshore sectors.
The collaboration draws on ABS’s expertise in classification, verification and the development of technical standards, combined with Siemens Energy’s capabilities in digital simulation and industrial innovation. Together, the organisations aim to generate deeper insight into how lithium‑ion battery systems respond under extreme conditions. The work is expected to strengthen design verification processes, enhance safety assurance, and support more effective risk mitigation for emerging applications.
“Safety and technical assurance are at the core of what we do. By combining ABS’s experience in safety standards with Siemens Energy’s advanced modeling capabilities, we are helping the marine and offshore industries move forward with greater confidence in the design and operation of next-generation energy storage technologies,” said Michael Kei, ABS vice president, technology.
Lars Barstad, Siemens Energy, technology manager battery systems, added, “Introducing advanced modeling and simulation of battery solutions is an important step toward a safer and cleaner future. It will help us in optimising design and operational requirements for battery systems used in marine and offshore applications.”
Throughout the project, both organisations will apply simulation‑based validation to assess battery pack behaviour, pinpoint potential design improvements, and reinforce safety assurance across the full lifecycle of energy storage systems.
