Norwegian Hydrogen, in collaboration with a consortium of ten partners, has secured a €9-MM grant from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership for the development of an integrated green H₂ value chain at the Port of Hirtshals in Denmark, with Norwegian Hydrogen serving as the project coordinator.

The grant is financed under EU's research and innovation program Horizon Europe under the call HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2023 for Hydrogen Valleys (small scale).

The CONVEY project aims to establish an integrated H₂ ecosystem at the Port of Hirtshals in Northern Jutland, Denmark. The project will utilize renewable energy from local wind turbines to produce H₂ to help decarbonize the operations in the port. The project includes the construction of a 5 MW electrolyzer, a large-scale refueling station for heavy-duty transport, and distribution networks for H₂, oxygen and heat. By focusing on the principles of circularity the project will ensure that all elements of the process are utilized efficiently and sustainably.

“By leading the CONVEY project, Norwegian Hydrogen is setting a benchmark for green H₂ development in the Nordic region. Through CONVEY, we aim to significantly contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy in the entire region, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship in the H₂ sector,” said Jens Berge, CEO Norwegian Hydrogen.

Spanning five years, the project aims to make the Port of Hirtshals a model for green ports by focusing on its decarbonization and sustainable transformation. By establishing a H₂ closed-loop ecosystem, it will showcase a sustainable energy system that integrates local renewable energy sources for H₂ production and distribution.

Led by Norwegian Hydrogen, a consortium of expert partners from diverse sectors has come together to create a sustainable infrastructure for H₂ production and distribution, aiming to deliver at least 500 tpy of green H₂. This collaborative team, leveraging their specialties in H₂ production, logistics, transportation, and energy system optimization, demonstrates the versatile potential of H₂ and its byproducts for a sustainable future.

“With its strategic maritime location, CONVEY is an iconic project which integrates local renewable electricity, using the benefits of H₂ to decarbonize logistics around the port and greening its local economy. I am proud that CONVEY is now part of our family of H₂ valleys, constituting an important piece of the REPowerEU strategy to decarbonize industry, transport and energy sectors across Europe,” said Mirela Atanasiu, Executive Director ad interim of Clean Hydrogen Partnership.