Yokogawa Italia to Supply Automation System for Offshore Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands
Key Ideas
  • Yokogawa Italia, a subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation, has secured an order to provide an integrated automation and energy control system for the Baseload Power Hub in the Netherlands.
  • The pilot plant, developed by CrossWind, a collaboration between Shell and Eneco, will produce green hydrogen using excess energy from offshore wind turbines, promoting renewable energy integration.
  • The project showcases advanced technology from Yokogawa, including the Collaborative Information Server (CI Server) for centralized control and monitoring of complex systems, emphasizing the company's commitment to decarbonization efforts.
  • The Baseload Power Hub's innovative design includes an electrolyzer for hydrogen production, fuel cells for electricity conversion, and battery storage, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainable energy solutions.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation's subsidiary, Yokogawa Italia, has been awarded a contract to supply an integrated automation and energy control system for the Baseload Power Hub, an offshore green hydrogen production and storage plant located in the Netherlands. The project, situated within the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, aims to utilize surplus energy from wind turbines to generate green hydrogen, which can be stored and later converted back to electricity as needed through fuel cells. The Baseload Power Hub is a collaborative initiative between Shell and Eneco under the CrossWind joint venture, with the Italian EPCIC contractor Rosetti Marino S.p.A. overseeing the project's execution. The plant's infrastructure includes a megawatt-scale electrolyzer for hydrogen production, alongside battery storage for short-term energy needs, addressing the intermittency of wind power. Yokogawa's role in the project involves providing a sophisticated automation solution centered around the Collaborative Information Server (CI Server), a comprehensive control and monitoring system that integrates various industrial components, sensors, and artificial intelligence. This system will enable operators to supervise and optimize the plant's operations efficiently. The Baseload Power Hub serves as a testament to Yokogawa's dedication to supporting clients in their decarbonization endeavors, emphasizing the seamless integration of diverse systems within a complex environment. By leveraging advanced technology and a system of systems (SoS) approach, the project aims to operate sustainably and cost-effectively, contributing to the broader goal of reducing carbon emissions in the energy sector.
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