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European ports transforming Into green energy hubs
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European ports transforming Into green energy hubs

Ports across Europe are racing to redefine their roles from being mere entry points for fossil fuel imports to becoming industrial clusters for clean energy. In Rotterdam, the largest seaport in the region, authorities and major energy companies are collaborating on a large-scale initiative. This project includes a network that integrates clean power generated by offshore wind farms, hydrogen production facilities, and pipelines for distributing the fuel to on-site and inland manufacturers.

The European Union is supporting the green transformation of ports with significant financial backing. Over €16 billion ($17.4 billion) has already been allocated for hydrogen-related projects, with an additional €5 billion set to be awarded to key cross-border initiatives in November.

These ports are expected to play a pivotal role in the EU's RePowerEU strategy, which aims to produce 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen and import another 10 million tons by 2030. By 2050, up to 42% of total hydrogen demand in the EU could be concentrated in port areas, driven primarily by industries and international shipping.

The Port of Rotterdam is planning to supply at least 4.6 million tons of hydrogen to northwestern Europe by the end of this decade, contributing significantly to the overall EU target. Under a project co-financed by the Dutch government and companies like Shell, BP, and Air Liquide, electrolysis plants will be powered by offshore wind farms, eventually reaching a capacity of 2-2.5 gigawatts by 2030.

The port is also investing in a network of pipelines, estimated to be worth €1.5 billion, connecting hydrogen plants to refineries. The goal is to expand this network by 2027 to ship green hydrogen across Belgium and Germany through the Delta Rhine corridor.

Other European ports, including the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, are also exploring hydrogen projects with investors, recognising the potential for storage capacity, pipelines, and production facilities in their transition to renewable molecules and electrons.

In addition to port transformations, the shipping industry itself is transitioning to cleaner fuels. Major companies like A.P. Moller-Maersk are ordering methanol-powered ships to reduce emissions.

The EU's decision on which cross-border projects qualify for green infrastructure financing this autumn is expected to provide further financial support for clean energy infrastructure across Europe. Deloitte estimates that the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable hydrogen in ports and coastal areas could reduce 655 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to 16% of all EU emissions in 2019.

Ports across Europe are racing to redefine their roles from being mere entry points for fossil fuel imports to becoming industrial clusters for clean energy. In Rotterdam, the largest seaport in the region, authorities and major energy companies are collaborating on a large-scale initiative. This project includes a network that integrates clean power generated by offshore wind farms, hydrogen production facilities, and pipelines for distributing the fuel to on-site and inland manufacturers.The European Union is supporting the green transformation of ports with significant financial backing. Over €16 billion ($17.4 billion) has already been allocated for hydrogen-related projects, with an additional €5 billion set to be awarded to key cross-border initiatives in November.These ports are expected to play a pivotal role in the EU's RePowerEU strategy, which aims to produce 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen and import another 10 million tons by 2030. By 2050, up to 42% of total hydrogen demand in the EU could be concentrated in port areas, driven primarily by industries and international shipping.The Port of Rotterdam is planning to supply at least 4.6 million tons of hydrogen to northwestern Europe by the end of this decade, contributing significantly to the overall EU target. Under a project co-financed by the Dutch government and companies like Shell, BP, and Air Liquide, electrolysis plants will be powered by offshore wind farms, eventually reaching a capacity of 2-2.5 gigawatts by 2030.The port is also investing in a network of pipelines, estimated to be worth €1.5 billion, connecting hydrogen plants to refineries. The goal is to expand this network by 2027 to ship green hydrogen across Belgium and Germany through the Delta Rhine corridor.Other European ports, including the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, are also exploring hydrogen projects with investors, recognising the potential for storage capacity, pipelines, and production facilities in their transition to renewable molecules and electrons.In addition to port transformations, the shipping industry itself is transitioning to cleaner fuels. Major companies like A.P. Moller-Maersk are ordering methanol-powered ships to reduce emissions.The EU's decision on which cross-border projects qualify for green infrastructure financing this autumn is expected to provide further financial support for clean energy infrastructure across Europe. Deloitte estimates that the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable hydrogen in ports and coastal areas could reduce 655 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to 16% of all EU emissions in 2019.

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