H2Gate working on the import of 1 million tons of green hydrogen in the port of Amsterdam. Together with three specialized hydrogen parties, they will study the feasibility of this over the next six months, draw up a blueprint and sketch a roadmap towards 2030 and beyond.
Under the name H2Gate Port of Amsterdam, Evos, Electriq Global, Hydrogenious and Hysilabs have joined forces to investigate the technical and commercial feasibility of importing and storing green hydrogen on an industrial scale. The parties are also jointly working on a blueprint for an import, storage, distribution and trade hub, consisting of facilities with a total throughput capacity of 1 million tons of hydrogen per year.
Good starting position
The five parties expect hydrogen to play a central role in the transition to a sustainable energy system. This transition is necessary to meet the European goal of being climate neutral by 2050. Amsterdam is well positioned to play an important role in this transition.
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For example, the Port of Amsterdam has been a leading international hub for the trade in energy products for decades. And there are many initiatives underway in the Amsterdam metropolitan region that ensure the development of a green hydrogen cluster, such as the production of green hydrogen.
The H2Gate partners share the vision that in addition to local production of hydrogen, imports are also required to meet future demand in Europe.
B -build an international supply chain
Hydrogen transport does have its challenges. To transport large quantities, hydrogen must be highly compressed and cooled. In the H2Gate project we explore the possibilities of the different hydrogen carriers. This may lead to studies and pilot projects for design and realization later on.
The H2Gate project is seen as an important step in the realization of an international hydrogen supply chain on a commercial scale. Depending on the availability of green hydrogen around the world and the growth in demand in Europe, this supply chain is expected to scale up by the end of this decade.
Ramon Ernst, Managing Director of Evos Amsterdam:
This project fits perfectly with our ambition to develop infrastructure solutions for a carbon-free energy future.
“Evos’ expertise lies in the storage and handling of large quantities of energy products and we would like to further expand our portfolio with new clean forms. We are happy to be able to work on a shared vision with capable and motivated partners.”
Eduard de Visser, Head of Strategy and Innovation Port of Amsterdam:
As the Port of Amsterdam, we want to be a frontrunner in the energy transition.
“Our well-established position as a formidable, international energy hub means that we have the infrastructure, the partners and the knowledge and experience to be a catalyst for new, sustainable energy products. We are proud to be able to work with Evos and other partners on H2Gate. It beautifully shows how innovative and enterprising the port of Amsterdam is.”
Werken aan import van 1 miljoen ton groene waterstof in Amsterdamse haven, 16-03-2021 [in Dutch]
