Milestone in Green Energy: Hyoffwind Green Hydrogen Facility Construction Begins in Zeebrugge
Key Ideas
- Construction commences on the Hyoffwind green hydrogen production facility in Zeebrugge, Belgium, a significant step in the country's green energy transition.
- The facility will convert renewable electricity from local wind parks into green hydrogen for industrial and mobility applications, with an initial capacity of 25 MW and potential to scale up to 100 MW.
- The project, supported by key partners like Virya Energy, John Cockerill, and BESIX, aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually once operational by mid-2026.
- John Cockerill Hydrogen's alkaline electrolysers will be a key component in the facility, showcasing a collective effort towards decarbonising industry and transport.
Construction has begun on the Hyoffwind green hydrogen production facility in Zeebrugge, Belgium, a project developed by Virya Energy in collaboration with HyoffGreen and Messer. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Belgium's green energy transition, aiming to convert renewable electricity from local wind parks into green hydrogen. The facility, strategically located near offshore wind parks and industrial partners, will have an initial production capacity of 25 MW, with plans to scale up to 100 MW in the future. Scheduled to commence hydrogen production by mid-2026, it is projected to contribute to a yearly reduction of 25,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Leading the engineering and construction of the plant are John Cockerill, BESIX, and BESIX Environment, with a focus on utilizing John Cockerill Hydrogen's alkaline electrolysers for producing green hydrogen. The collaborative effort of key entities involved including BESIX, BESIX Environment, John Cockerill, and Virya Energy highlights the commitment towards decarbonising industries and transportation in Europe.
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Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Decarbonisation
Green Energy
Construction
Industrial Projects
Belgium
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