Under the agreement, H2 View understands Uniper will conduct technical studies that could enable the company to import approximately 2.6 million tonnes of green ammonia per year.
Signed on the sidelines of the opening ceremony for the new LNG terminal at the port, the anticipated new jetty is expected to require around €500m ($527m) of investment funds. The partners have said the financing is “still yet to be clarified.”
If the plans come to fruition, the companies believe, when combined with the planned 1GW electrolysis capacity at the German port, the project could supply around 300,000 tonnes of green hydrogen, which it says is 10-20% of Germany’s expected demand by 2030.
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With the intention of making a final investment decision (FID) this year (2023), and hopes of starting the first phase of the import terminal in 2026, TES says the terminal could boast capacity for 20 million tonnes of LNG and electric natural gas (eNG).
In support of the plans, Olaf Lies, Minister for Economics, Labour, and Transport for Lower Saxony, said, “Lower Saxony is an energy hub for and will remain so in the future. Starting as early as 2026, we will develop the site of Wilhelmshaven as one of the central gates for green and clean energy for Germany. Only with additional terminals will we be able to continue to guarantee Germany’s energy supply security.”
Christian Meyer, Minister for Environment for Lower Saxony added, the investment would make Wilhelmshaven the “most important” hub for climate-neutral gases in the country.
Dr. Holger Kreetz, Chief Operating Officer, Asset Management at Uniper, commented, “After the successful construction of the LNG terminal in record time, we at Uniper are now fully dedicated to the construction of the import terminal for green ammonia and the construction of the gigawatt of electrolysis to supply our customers with green hydrogen.”
Marco Alverà, CEO of TES, said: ” We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Uniper and NPorts to speed up the development of our Green Energy Hub,” said Marco Alverà, CEO of TES. “By converting sun and wind into sustainable eNG through the combination of green hydrogen and circular CO2, and utilising existing infrastructure, we will be able to deliver green, secure energy to leading European industrial companies.”
A Successful Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen – Iceland
It is becoming ever clearer that the entire green hydrogen ecosystem requires alignment. Hydrogen’s potential, performance, and safety are proven. Green hydrogen is widely accepted as a core pathway to Net Zero, yet the key levers in the transition are not yet in-sync.
For these reasons, H2 View is launching An Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen, a two and a half day summit in Reykjavík, Iceland on February 28 to March 2, 2023, devoted to thought leadership, insights, and actionable takeaways for the green hydrogen ecosystem.
In a world full of distractions and technical overload, we need inspiring places to refresh our minds and bodies. The power of Iceland lies in its nature, culture, and energy. These elements serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable and effective event at the world renowned Harpa Centre.
The summit promises to tackle all sides of the energy ecosystem, from wind and solar power requirements, through to additionality, water sustainability, electrolyser technologies, and the investment and policy climate. The 2.5 day event is split over six sessions, delegates will hear from speakers representing all strands of the hydrogen value chain in a bid to unravel key issues in the industry, and where it can make some headway.
You can find more information at h2-viewevents.com.