IMI to Install PEM Electrolyser at Hydrogen Bunkering Station in Lithuania
Key Ideas
- IMI will install a PEM electrolyser at a hydrogen bunkering station in Port of Klaipėda, Lithuania.
- The station will produce up to 500 kg/day of green hydrogen using 3 MW of renewable electricity.
- Green hydrogen will be used as fuel for ship bunkering and onshore equipment, aiding in meeting EU decarbonization targets.
- The project is estimated to cost €10.5 million and is expected to be operational by 2026.
Engineering firm IMI is set to install a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyser at a hydrogen bunkering station in the Port of Klaipėda, Lithuania. The station aims to produce 500 kg/day of green hydrogen by utilizing 3 MW of renewable electricity. This green hydrogen will be utilized for ship bunkering and powering onshore equipment, contributing to decarbonization efforts in the marine sector. Mauro Natalini from IMI emphasized the importance of electrolysers in meeting EU targets under the European Green Deal. Despite the potential of green hydrogen for shipping decarbonization, the technology is still in its early stages of development. The project, with an estimated cost of €10.5 million, is scheduled to be operational by 2026, as announced by the Port of Klaipėda. The initiative showcases a positive step towards sustainable energy solutions in the maritime industry.