Greenstat Starts The Construction Of A Hydrogen Plant In Kristiansand.
After several years of planning the hydrogen hub Agder, located at Fiskå industrial park in Kristiansand, Greenstat will now start construction of the hydrogen factory in August. With a planned construction period of 2 years, hydrogen will be available to an ever-growing market in both the maritime sector and heavy transport by the end of 2026.
It is phase 1 of the project which is now being built with a capacity of 20 MW and a production of up to 8 tonnes of hydrogen/day. The project is 100% owned by Greenstat ASA through the project company Agder Hydrogen Hub AS.
The project has reached several important milestones during 2024 which mean that it is now ready for construction to start:
- La Française de l’Energie (FDE) came in early in the year as the new largest owner in Greenstat ASA, and the project thus secured access to capital that enables the realization of the hydrogen factory.
- A long-term lease agreement of 30 + 10 years with Elkem has been concluded. The lease agreement covers the lease of the area for the hydrogen plant itself as well as the use of shared services and infrastructure, including a quay, which has already been established in the industrial area at Fiskå. Co-location with other industry is a strength for the project.
- Close dialogue and follow-up from Enova in recent months. Investment support of NOK 148 million from Enova triggers the realization of the project in Agder as one of the future hubs for hydrogen in Norway.
- A contract with Repstad Anlegg has been entered into for foundation work and filling in at sea to prepare for a new quay front to the east. It is this work that starts now in August.
- Aragon is engaged as ‘Engineering partner’. Aragon will assist Greenstat’s internal project team with preparing the final design of the hydrogen plant and selecting suppliers of equipment and services.
When the plant is put into operation, it will be possible to offer green hydrogen as a carbon-free maritime fuel for traffic along the Norwegian coast and in the entire North Sea basin. In addition to the maritime market, production will be able to go to zero-emission vehicles and construction machinery in the region.
Work is also underway on a phase 2 for the project to expand capacity at the mill by an additional 40 MW as the market grows and power becomes available.
Phase 1 of the project is now being realized on the basis of good cooperation with many good partners. Besides Elkem and Enova, which have already been mentioned, hydrogen hub Agder has received invaluable support from Kristiansand Municipality, Agder County Municipality, Kristiansand Havn, GCE Node including the Hydrogen Network in Agder, Glencore Nikkelverk plus many more who should also have been mentioned. There has also been a good dialogue and information meetings with district committees, well-being associations and neighbours .
Greenstat looks forward to the continuation of the investment in hydrogen and new renewable industry in Agder in collaboration with many good forces and partners.
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