Port-La Nouvelle to Become Key Hydrogen Hub in Europe
Key Ideas
- Höegh Evi signs MoU with Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports, aiming to accelerate the shift to clean energy in Europe.
- Port-La Nouvelle's strategic location and marine infrastructure make it an ideal entry point for hydrogen from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas.
- Collaboration with projects like HySoW Hydrogen and Teréga will strengthen the energy attractiveness of the Occitanie region and promote job growth.
- The terminal aims to import up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030, subject to France's hydrogen pipeline readiness, with a focus on green energy transition.
Höegh Evi has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to establish a floating terminal for hydrogen imports, aiming to advance the clean energy shift in Europe. The terminal will play a crucial role in importing significant volumes of hydrogen from producers in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas. Port-La Nouvelle's strategic position and existing marine infrastructure position it as a key entry point for hydrogen and low-carbon fuels, with plans to connect to major hydrogen transport infrastructures through collaborations with projects like HySoW Hydrogen and Teréga. This initiative will enhance the industrial and energy appeal of the Occitanie region, contributing to job creation. The CEO of Höegh Evi highlighted the importance of driving the energy transition by establishing a hub for clean energy in Europe, while the CEO of SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle expressed eagerness to accommodate renewable energy and hydrogen traffic. The partners aim to import up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030, subject to the readiness of France's hydrogen pipeline, and are currently working on evaluating the feasibility and designing the necessary infrastructure within the port.