Norwegian-French Partnership to Establish Hydrogen Import Terminal in Port-La Nouvelle
Key Ideas
- Norwegian company Höegh Evi partners with the French port of Port-La Nouvelle to build a floating terminal for hydrogen import from the Middle East, North Africa, or America.
- The project aims to import up to 210 thousand tons of hydrogen annually starting from 2030, leveraging Port-La Nouvelle's strategic location and maritime infrastructure.
- Both parties highlight the port's potential to become a key player in importing hydrogen with a low carbon footprint, contributing to the energy transition and green energy goals.
- Port-La Nouvelle has made significant investments to expand its infrastructure, focusing on renewable energy sectors, particularly hydrogen, to drive the port's development into new energy fields.
The Norwegian company Höegh Evi, known for its fleet of FSRU floating regasification terminals, has entered into an agreement with the French Mediterranean port of Port-La Nouvelle to establish a floating terminal for the import of hydrogen. This hydrogen is planned to be sourced from production sites in the Middle East, North Africa, or America, with an estimated import volume of up to 210 thousand tons per year commencing from 2030. The partnership aims to capitalize on Port-La Nouvelle's strategic location and strong maritime infrastructure to facilitate the import of hydrogen and energy products with reduced carbon emissions. The President and Managing Director of Höegh Evi, Erik Nyheim, emphasized the port's ideal positioning to play a significant role in hydrogen imports. Additionally, Hans Kerstens, CEO of SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle, highlighted the port's ongoing investments to transform into a central hub for green energy and drive the energy transition. The port's vision includes diversifying into renewable energy sectors, with a primary focus on expanding in the hydrogen industry to align with sustainable energy goals.