Climate news by BPO – Port of Hamburg kick-starts the Sustainable Energy Hub Initiative

The Port of Hamburg is taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the energy transition and positioning itself as a sustainable energy hub. Companies operating in the field of sustainable energy sources will be prioritized. In addition to storage, processing and refining, this also includes suppliers, service providers and manufacturing companies of systems and technical equipment for sustainable energy sources.

The Sustainable Energy Hub is mainly located in the port areas in Neuhof, Hohe Schaar, Moorburg and Harburg with large-scale industrial and terminal companies with sufficient distance from residential areas and good network infrastructure (electricity, pipelines).

Green Transformation

Port of Hamburg is becoming the centre for green hydrogen and its derivates. Multi -energy import infrastructure as well as modern fueling infrastructure for different modes of transports enables defossilisation. The carbon value chain and its logistics completes climate neutral sectors. Hence, the port of Hamburg reserves specific area in the port to be a frontrunner for the transition to green molecules based green hydrogen.

Growing demand for green hydrogen

Hydrogen (derivatives) will play a major role in achieving ambitious energy and climate targets. The German national hydrogen import strategy sets the framework for the development of vessel-based imports. Sustainable energy carriers will be a major growth opportunity for the port of Hamburg. Creating a value chain based on green hydrogen reconciling sustainability and growth of the port.

Development of hydrogen derivatives supply chains

• Port of Hamburg is building a network with exporting ports to develop a maritime hydrogen supply chain.
• All foreseen vessel sizes for hydrogen derivates are able to enter the port of hamburg
• Initial Imports will work on hydrogen derivates.
• First tankers with hydrogen derivatives to arrive in Hamburg in 2027

Building a Hub for Sustainable Energy based on large -scale imports, immediate off - takers and hinterland logistics

The existing energy cluster in the port provides a strong environment for a successful energy transition:

• Deep sea and inland tank vessels
• Tank storage and refineries
• National high-voltage grid (380/110KV)
• 3 highway connections
• Europes largest railway port
• Large potential offtakers in transport, aviation, shipping, steel, copper, aluminium and refineries

More information can be found here.