World's First Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor Established from Oman to Europe
Key Ideas
- HHLA, in partnership with other key players, is establishing the world's first liquid hydrogen import corridor from Oman to Europe, aiming to provide a scalable and reliable supply.
- The corridor will connect the Port of Duqm in Oman with Amsterdam, the Port of Duisburg, and other logistic hubs in Germany, with plans to build a hub for hydrogen liquifying, storing, and shipping in Duqm.
- HHLA will utilize its expertise to create infrastructure for distributing liquid hydrogen via pipelines, railways, and inland waterway ships, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen in Hamburg's journey towards climate neutrality by 2040.
- The hydrogen will be transported using specially developed liquid hydrogen ships and the European logistics network, with Hamburg poised to become a key player in green energy imports for Germany with its established infrastructure.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish the world's first import corridor for liquid hydrogen from Oman to Europe. Following a Joint Development Agreement signed during a state visit by the Sultan of Oman to the Netherlands, HHLA, alongside ten other partners including Hydrom, the energy group OQ, Tata Steel Nederland, and Hynetwork, is set to lead this innovative project. The corridor will facilitate the transportation of green hydrogen independently of pipelines, enabling its use in transport, logistics, aviation, and various industries. Plans include connecting the Port of Duqm in Oman to key European hubs like Amsterdam and Duisburg, with the construction of a hub in Duqm for hydrogen liquifying and storage. Liquid hydrogen ships will be used for transportation, and HHLA will establish infrastructure for distribution using pipelines, railways, and inland waterways, emphasizing the crucial role of hydrogen in achieving Hamburg's climate neutrality goals by 2040. Additionally, Hamburg's infrastructure will play a pivotal role in facilitating green energy imports for Germany, leveraging its strategic geographical location and established networks.