Revolutionizing Energy: Green Hydrogen Plant to Be Built in Odessa Region
Key Ideas
- Hydrogen Ukraine and AB5 Consulting secured a grant from the UK to build a green hydrogen plant in Reni, Odessa region, with an initial electrolysis capacity of 100 MW.
- The project also includes the construction of solar and wind power plants to ensure a reliable energy supply for hydrogen production, aiming to produce 7-8 thousand tons of hydrogen annually.
- The production cost of green hydrogen is competitive, with plans to export to EU countries, although current costs are slightly higher than 'gray' hydrogen produced from natural gas.
- The total investment of 300-400 million euros will cover the plant, renewable energy capacities, and infrastructure for hydrogen transportation, with construction expected to start in 2 years.
Hydrogen Ukraine and AB5 Consulting have been awarded a grant by the UK to implement the H2U project, focusing on producing renewable hydrogen in Reni, Odessa region. The project aims to revolutionize energy production in Ukraine by utilizing renewable sources to create 'green' hydrogen, a clean and versatile energy carrier. The new plant will have an initial capacity of 100 MW, producing hydrogen for domestic consumption and export to EU countries. In addition to hydrogen, by-products like oxygen and methanol will be generated, enhancing the project's profitability. The production costs are estimated at 1.5-2 liters of water and 4.5 kWh of electricity per cubic meter of hydrogen. To ensure a stable energy supply, the project also includes the development of solar and wind power plants. The total investment for the plant, renewable energy facilities, and hydrogen transportation infrastructure is around 300-400 million euros. Despite the slightly higher current production costs compared to 'gray' hydrogen, experts believe that with technological advancements, the cost of green hydrogen will decrease over time. The project is expected to boost Ukraine's presence in the European market and create investment opportunities for sustainable energy development.
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Energy Revolution
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