EDP, TechnipFMC and other research partners are joining forces to develop an engineering and economic feasibility study for a new offshore system for green hydrogen production from offshore wind power, called the BEHYOND project.
The study will include integration of equipment for the production and conditioning of green hydrogen and infrastructure that allows for its transportation to the coast.
The aims is to create a concept that can be standardized and implemented worldwide, allowing for large-scale hydrogen production.
The consortium also aims to strengthen cooperation between Portugal and Norway and increase Portugal’s competitiveness in the growth of the “blue economy.” The BEHYOND project was selected for support by the Blue Growth Programme of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (EEA Grants).
Green hydrogen produced from renewables is likely to become a key lever in the world’s decarbonization effort while mitigating the variability of offshore renewables and enhancing energy system’s flexibility. But we need to act now, in collaboration with the best technology and R&D partners, to address all the main technical and business challenges
said Ana Paula Marques, executive board member of EDP.
Moreover, Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea at TechnipFMC, added that the partners want to contribute value to this study, as well as the knowledge during the Deep Purple green hydrogen project.
The BEHYOND study also fits with our longer-term ESG goals. The involvement of a company with EDP’s strong market position demonstrates the increased focus and interest in the evolution of offshore hydrogen technology, as well as its potential to help meet the world’s long-term energy needs
Mr. Landes concluded.
