Yokogawa to Provide Automation for Offshore Green Hydrogen Platform
Key Ideas
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation's subsidiary in Italy will supply an automation and energy control system for the Baseload Power Hub, an offshore green hydrogen production and storage plant in the Netherlands.
- The plant, part of the Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm, will use excess energy from wind turbines to produce green hydrogen through a megawatt-scale electrolyzer, with the ability to convert it back to electricity using fuel cells.
- Yokogawa's technology, including the Collaborative Information Server, will help orchestrate and optimize the complex systems at the Baseload Power Hub, showcasing the company's commitment to decarbonization projects and integrated automation solutions.
- The project reflects Yokogawa's dedication to supporting clients in transitioning to sustainable operations through the effective application of digital technologies in various industries globally.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation's subsidiary in Italy, Yokogawa Italia, has secured an order to provide an integrated automation and energy control system for the Baseload Power Hub, an innovative offshore green hydrogen production and storage facility. The Baseload Power Hub, located at the Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm off the Dutch coast, will utilize excess energy from offshore wind turbines to produce green hydrogen through a megawatt-scale electrolyzer. Additionally, the plant will have the capability to convert this hydrogen back to electricity using fuel cells, ensuring efficient energy storage and utilization.
The project, developed by CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, aims to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of integrating green hydrogen production within offshore wind farms. Yokogawa's role in the project involves providing a high-level control and monitoring system centered around its Collaborative Information Server (CI Server). This system will enable the coordination and optimization of the various independent systems at the Baseload Power Hub, ensuring seamless operation and efficiency.
Yokogawa's commitment to supporting decarbonization projects and complex automation environments is showcased through its involvement in the Baseload Power Hub. By leveraging cutting-edge technology like the CI Server, which integrates control systems, sensors, and artificial intelligence, Yokogawa is facilitating the transition to sustainable and autonomous operations in industries such as energy, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
The Baseload Power Hub project not only highlights the potential of green hydrogen as a key component of future energy systems but also emphasizes the importance of integrated automation in maximizing the efficiency of renewable energy utilization. Through projects like these, Yokogawa continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and sustainability across global industries.