Revolutionizing Offshore Energy: NZTC Advances HOP2 Project with Apollo in Scotland
Key Ideas
- The HOP2 project, led by NZTC and funded by the Scottish Government, aims to repurpose oil and gas infrastructure for large-scale offshore green hydrogen production.
- Apollo, an Aberdeen-based consultancy, secures the Phase 2 concept definition contract to design a 500 MW offshore hydrogen facility using existing infrastructure.
- The project envisions integrating electrolyzers, water treatment, and hydrogen compression systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental sustainability.
- Both NZTC and Apollo express enthusiasm for the project's potential to establish the UK as a global hydrogen leader and demonstrate the role of repurposed assets in the energy transition.
The HOP2 project, initiated by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and supported by the Scottish Government's Just Transition Fund, is moving into its next phase with a focus on advancing offshore green hydrogen production. Funded by the Scottish Government, the project plans to repurpose existing oil and gas infrastructure to demonstrate the viability of large-scale hydrogen production while reducing emissions and repurposing legacy assets. Apollo, an engineering and energy advisory consultancy based in Aberdeen, has been awarded the Phase 2 concept definition contract for the HOP2 project. This phase involves designing a 500 MW offshore hydrogen production facility using the Ninian Central Platform as a template asset. Apollo will work on detailed designs for topsides, incorporating electrolyzers, water treatment, and hydrogen compression systems to ensure safety, compliance, and environmental sustainability. Emma Swiergon, Technology Manager at NZTC, highlights the importance of achieving affordable and efficient hydrogen production at scale to establish the UK as a global hydrogen leader and support the transition to net zero. Phil Westmorland, Director of Decarbonisation at Apollo, expresses excitement about the project's potential and the opportunity to showcase how legacy infrastructure can contribute to the energy transition. The collaboration between NZTC and Apollo aims to drive innovation in renewable energy and sustainability in Scotland, emphasizing the role of repurposed assets in shaping the future of energy production.
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Sustainability
Energy Transition
Engineering Consultancy
UK Leadership
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