Global Energy Storage (GES) and Provaris Energy have agreed to develop a hydrogen import facility at the Port of Rotterdam.
Under a collaboration agreement, the facility will be based at GES’ multi-product terminal in Rotterdam, where both compressed gaseous hydrogen and refrigerated ammonia can be imported with redeliveries into barges, rail and trucks.
The imported hydrogen and ammonia could also be redelivered into the HyNetwork (H2 grid) operated by Gasunie, as both parties believe that Rotterdam is an ideal site to connect to the grid and supply gaseous hydrogen to the port and throughout Europe.
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Prior to the terminal’s development, the two companies will undertake a comprehensive prefeasibility study to evaluate the economic viability and unloading of Provaris’ H2Neo compressed hydrogen carriers.
Throughout this year (2024), studies will focus on twin jetty facilities used to discharge the H2Neo carrier, as well as scavenging compression, storage, H2 grid connection, risk and safety, emissions and other permitting environmental considerations.
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“This collaboration with Provaris showcases the types of partnerships that GES is pursuing to facilitate the energy transition through our collaboration with storage and logistics solutions, at Rotterdam as well as other existing and future locations,” said GES’ CEO, Peter Vucins.
Provaris’ CEO, Martin Carolan added, “GES has a global network and track record of terminal assets and is demonstrating leadership in the development of a bulk terminal for hydrogen and derivatives for Europe.”
H2 View understands that Provaris’ compressed hydrogen supply chain will offer a first mover and competitive alternative to chemical carriers from regional supply sources in the Nordic regions that can extend across the Baltics, North Sea, Iberia and North Africa.
The company began fabrication of its prototype 250 bar hydrogen storage tank last month (March), which can hold 650kg of hydrogen.
Read more:Provaris starts fabrication of prototype 250 bar hydrogen storage tank
