Annual volume of 42,500 tonnes per year of RFNBO1-certified hydrogen to be delivered as gaseous compressed hydrogen using Provaris’ H2Neo carriers, the Provaris announced. Uniper Global Commodities SE will be the buyer of hydrogen at an agreed fixed price and responsible for the receiving terminal in North-Western Europe for delivery. Commencement of cargos deliveries is targeted for early-2029, for a minimum term of 10-years,
making it Europe’s first regional hydrogen marine transport project at scale.
Provaris and Norwegian Hydrogen are collaborating on the development of the supply of RFNBO compliant hydrogen, which will be stored and transported using Provaris’ H2Neo carriers. Work is underway to outline the preferred sites in the Nordics, including Norway and Finland. Sites with a detailed feasibility include the FjordH2 Project located in the Alesund region, Norway.
Based on the proposed hydrogen volumes and shipping distance, the supply chain’s storage and shipping infrastructure using Provaris’ proprietary shipping solutions will include one (1) H2Leo barge storage at the production site, with a capacity of 450 tonnes of compressed hydrogen at 250 barg pressure, and two (2) H2Neo hydrogen carriers with an individual storage capacity of 450 tonnes of compressed hydrogen at 250 barg pressure.
Provaris continues to progress both the H2Neo and H2Leo towards Final Class approvals in the first half of 2025.
Uniper will be responsible for the selection and development of the import terminal and are working with Provaris
to outline the capital and operating equipment to discharge the H2Neo carriers, which includes an assessment of
optimal storage and connection to the European Hydrogen Backbone for distribution to industrial sectors. Simplicity
of port infrastructure provides for the flexibility of nominating one or more entry ports. The Term Sheet remains conditional upon, among others, the negotiation and execution of a fully termed Hydrogen SPA and obtaining all necessary approvals.
Image of Provaris: Illustration of the Regional Supply locations from the Nordic Region into North-West European ports with
hydrogen import development plans linked to the future development of Germany’s core hydrogen network
Press release https://tinyurl.com/56c8nuzh
