H2 Energy Europe plans to develop a 1 GW renewable hydrogen production hub in Esbjerg, Denmark, powered by offshore wind to supply trucks, refueling stations and industry from 2024.
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Register NowThe hydrogen would supply heavy goods vehicles and refueling stations for fuel cell electric vehicles as well as industrial processes, H2 Energy Europe Director Clifford zur Nieden told S&P Global Platts Sept. 2.
The 1 GW electrolyzer capacity would be able to produce up to 90,000 mt/year of hydrogen, zur Nieden said in an email.
In a statement published Aug. 30, zur Nieden had said Esbjerg was optimally located for green hydrogen production.
"First and foremost, there is a geographical advantage due to its location relative to North Sea offshore wind," he said. The area was also well positioned to export "to large industrial areas in Germany and Northern Europe, where a major share of production is expected to be hydrogen-based in the future."
The facility will be the largest renewable hydrogen production plant in Europe when it comes online in 2024, with other larger hubs starting up elsewhere later in the decade, according to data from S&P Global Platts Analytics Hydrogen Production Asset Database.
The Danish Parliament passed a climate law in 2020 committing the country to reducing CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030.
"Esbjerg is rapidly moving towards a future that helps underline Denmark's status as a green superpower," Danish Minster of Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jorgensen said in the statement.
"New green fuels and hydrogen are crucial for the green society of the future, not only in Denmark, but also in Europe and around the world," Jorgensen said. "The technology holds great opportunities for both the climate and the business community, and Esbjerg is helping to bring Denmark to the forefront."
H2 Energy has green hydrogen production facilities in Switzerland, and has almost 50 hydrogen trucks in operation, with a further 1,600 planned over the coming years.
The company has a network of hydrogen refueling stations in partnership with companies including Hyundai, Alpiq and Linde.
S&P Global Platts assessed the cost of producing renewable hydrogen via alkaline electrolysis in Europe at Eur6.66/kg ($7.89/kg) Sept. 1 (Netherlands, including capex). PEM electrolysis production was assessed at Eur8.14/kg, while blue hydrogen production by steam methane reforming (including carbon, CCS and capex) was Eur3.57/kg.