The billionaire Bill Gates, known for his involvement in technology and sustainability, enthusiastically commissioned the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht — but never got around to using it.
Now, Gates’ nautical masterpiece, named Breakthrough, may soon change hands — and the price is surprising: US$645 million, equivalent to R$3.778 billion.
What is the Breakthrough, the superyacht Bill Gates is selling?
At 118 meters long, the Breakthrough is considered the most revolutionary yacht of today. It was developed by the Dutch shipyard Feadship, renowned for building custom vessels for the global elite.
Designed to run on green hydrogen, the yacht operates with zero carbon emissions and does not rely on diesel or fossil fuels. It also features cutting-edge technology and all the comfort of a true floating palace.
Who could buy Bill Gates’ superyacht?
According to The Yacht Report, the likely buyer of the Breakthrough is Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi, 45, CEO of Green For Life Environmental (GFL). He built his fortune in the waste management industry and is known for turning trash into a sustainable empire.
Patrick is discreet, disciplined, does not smoke or drink, and has refined taste. In 2023, he bought the superyacht Ahpo for US$362 million (around R$2.121 billion) and is now selling it for US$370 million — roughly R$2.168 billion — a sign that he may be preparing to acquire the Breakthrough.
Why is the Breakthrough so valuable?
The value of the Breakthrough — R$3.778 billion — is justified not just by its size and luxury, but mainly by its groundbreaking sustainable technology. The yacht can sail long distances and power all of its systems using only clean energy.
Jamie Edmiston, one of the leading authorities on luxury yachts, declared that the Breakthrough is “the most extraordinary yacht ever built. The one that will change everything.”
Source: LuxuryLaunches
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