Höegh Evi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports.
As explained by Höegh Evi, the terminal at Port-La Nouvelle will accelerate the shift to clean energy in Europe by becoming a vital hub for importing large volumes of hydrogen. The hydrogen will be imported from producers located in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas.
With its strategic location and well-established marine infrastructure, Port-La Nouvelle is ideally positioned to become a key entry point for hydrogen and low-carbon fuels. Together, we are driving the energy transition forward by establishing a crucial hub for clean energy in Europe,
… said Erik Nyheim, President & CEO of Höegh Evi.
In collaboration with European projects such as the HySoW Hydrogen and the gas pipeline operator Teréga, the floating import terminal will connect Port-La Nouvelle to major hydrogen transport infrastructures, strengthening the industrial and energy attractiveness of the Occitanie region and promoting job growth.
Our focus is to become an enabler in the green energy transition. The port is eager to accommodate new types of traffic, particularly those associated with renewable energies and hydrogen molecules.
… commented Hans Kerstens, CEO of SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle.
The terminal will facilitate the import of up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year as early as 2030, depending on the readiness of France’s hydrogen pipeline. The partners are now collaborating on a feasibility assessment and design of the infrastructure solution within the port.
