Provaris Energy and Norwegian Hydrogen AS have introduced a brand new settlement to collectively progress the identification and improvement of a number of websites within the Nordic area for the large-scale manufacturing and export of hydrogen to European markets.
The initiatives will make the most of domestically obtainable renewable vitality to supply hydrogen for cargo to European ports. This will help energy-intensive industries in making an affect on their decarbonization plans and goal a scale and degree of innovation that aligns with varied European Union funding schemes.
New initiatives shall be strategically positioned in areas with strong grid connections and energy provides. These websites will facilitate the development of electrolyzers and hydrogen compression services linked to export jetties. Provaris’ H2Neo carriers will transport the hydrogen, whereas the H2Leo barge will function storage.
The initiatives will foster round economies by using by-products like clear oxygen and waste warmth in native industries and district heating methods.
Jens Berge, Norwegian Hydrogen’s CEO, commented: “While we develop a comprehensive network of production sites and distribution infrastructure across the entire Nordic region, to reduce emissions in the Nordics, we have also identified several sites with significant export potential. While such locations could also be used to produce other derivatives such as e-methanol or green ammonia, we strongly believe that if the end demand is for gaseous hydrogen, nothing would be better than to avoid going via a derivative solely for transportation purposes. Provaris’ technology makes it possible to bring hydrogen in gaseous form all the way from production in the Nordics to the customers in continental Europe.”
In 2024, the partnership will choose websites for additional pre-feasibility research, specializing in hydrogen manufacturing and export logistics, together with security, environmental, and regulatory facets. Provaris can be advancing its H2Neo service, with ongoing prototype testing in Norway geared toward last building approvals by mid-2024.
