Port-La Nouvelle: Gateway to Europe's Hydrogen Future
Key Ideas
  • Höegh Evi and Port-La Nouvelle signed a MoU to establish a hydrogen import terminal in France, aiming to make the port a key European hub by 2030.
  • The project plans to import hydrogen from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas, contributing significantly to Europe's clean energy capabilities.
  • Port-La Nouvelle's strategic location and collaboration with partners like Teréga will enhance hydrogen distribution and support the continent's energy transition.
  • SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle is investing in infrastructure to accommodate the project, aligning with their vision to become a Mediterranean gateway for renewable energies.
Höegh Evi has partnered with Port-La Nouvelle in France to establish a hydrogen import terminal at the port, positioning France as a pivotal player in Europe's hydrogen energy market. This initiative aims to import hydrogen primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas, with a target of boosting Europe's clean energy capabilities by 2030. The CEO of Höegh Evi, Erik Nyheim, highlighted the strategic location of Port-La Nouvelle, emphasizing the importance of accelerating clean energy access in Europe to meet the continent's energy needs. The project aligns with European hydrogen initiatives and includes plans to connect to Teréga's pipeline network for efficient hydrogen distribution. The collaboration with Port-La Nouvelle aims to import up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030. SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle's CEO, Hans Kerstens, expressed the port's readiness to support the green energy transition, noting recent investments to meet new energy demands, particularly in hydrogen. Feasibility studies and design assessments are underway to ensure Port-La Nouvelle can accommodate the necessary infrastructure for the hydrogen import terminal. This joint effort between Höegh Evi and Port-La Nouvelle signifies a step towards a sustainable energy future for the Occitanie region and the broader European market.
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