Hydrogenious LOHC – Northern Green Crane to provide green hydrogen imports on an industrial scale from Sweden until 2026, transporting up to 8,000 tons per year from Sweden to Germany and the Netherlands in 2026
Hydrogenious LOHC – Northern Green Crane to provide industrial-scale green hydrogen imports from Sweden until 2026 and transport up to 8,000 tons per year from Sweden to Germany and the Netherlands in 2026.
Green Crane stands as a beacon for building a pan-European infrastructure for hydrogen transport, enabled by Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology. By establishing green hydrogen production in Sweden, the project is renamed Northern Green Crane.
Access to the source in Sweden significantly improves the previous Green Crane project, and all landing points remain as planned by Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies with its industrial partners Royal Vopak and the Get H2 initiative in Germany.
The Northern Green Crane will be one of the first industrial-scale green hydrogen import projects for Germany and the Netherlands, which is needed to increase Europe’s energy security and to contribute to the European Commission’s ambitious plans.
With its strong European genes, Northern Green Crane and its partners are applying for the “Important Projects of Common European Interest” (IPCEI) funding scheme. All project applications have been submitted within the RHATL wave (Regional Hubs and Their Links) to the European Commission for approval.
Backed by a strong consortium and with its unique LOHC technology, which acts as an efficient vector for the storage and transport of hydrogen, the Northern Green Crane will be one of the first projects to import green hydrogen on an industrial scale to the Netherlands and Germany in 2026.
By using existing liquid fuel infrastructure, the project enables the acceleration of import activities, providing up to 8,000 tons of green hydrogen per year. It will lay strong stepping stones for future large-scale imports via LOHC, gain access to low-cost sources of green hydrogen and provide crucial conditions for the decarbonisation of industry and mobility.
With the production of green hydrogen in Sweden, the project gains access to new green hydrogen sources and strengthens the landing sites in Germany and the Netherlands. As a producing country, Sweden is characterized by its great potential for renewable energy including hydro and wind power, as well as excellent corresponding infrastructure and industry players.
The selected country meets all the regulatory requirements for green hydrogen. Furthermore, with this setup, the project should meet all the requirements proposed by the IPCEI framework, such as involving several EU countries and generating positive spillover effects across the EU.
In addition, the project has the potential to decarbonize local heat supply by injecting the excess heat from the hydrogenation plant into a heating network. This sectoral connection will create further positive climate effects.
The project will be realized by storing green hydrogen in Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (carrier material benzyltoluene) in Sweden with a hydrogenation plant of 24 tons of hydrogen per day from Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies. Via approximately 40 shiploads per year, LOHC loaded with hydrogen will be transported from Sweden to the Netherlands.
In Rotterdam, half of the hydrogen gas will be released in a new 12-tonne-hydrogen-per-day Hydrogenious LOHC dehydrogenation plant, to reach industry in the port and inland region. The other half of the hydrogen-laden LOHC will be transported by barge via the river Ems to Lingen/Germany.
There, the hydrogen will be released from the LOHC in an additional 12 tonnes of hydrogen-per-day Hydrogenious LOHC dehydrogenation plant and used by local industry as well as fed into a hydrogen pipeline as part of the GET H2 initiative.
The project provides a unique hydrogen network connecting low-cost sources of green hydrogen and industrial demand across Europe, accelerating import activities and supporting Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation goals.
About Hydrogenious LOHC
Hydrogenious LOHC adds the missing link to high-performance hydrogen value chains globally. Based on its proven Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology using benzyl toluene as a carrier medium, Hydrogenious LOHC enables superior, flexible hydrogen supply to industrial and mobility consumers worldwide, using conventional liquid fuel infrastructure.
The portfolio of the market-leading pioneer and its joint venture company was founded in 2013 and today includes stationary and mobile (on-board) LOHC-based applications: Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies, headquartered in Erlangen/Germany, offers – within an EPC partnership with Bilfinger – turnkey plants for (de-)hydrogenation, operation & maintenance and LOHC logistics services – which ensure safe, simple and efficient storage, transport and distribution of hydrogen.
Hydrogenious LOHC Emirates, based in the United Arab Emirates and a joint venture with Emirates Specialized Contracting & Oilfield Services (ESCO), serves as the regional spearhead in the Middle East since late 2021.
Hydrogenious LOHC Maritime, established in 2021 together with Østensjø Group and located in Norway, is developing an emission-free onboard propulsion system with a promising LOHC/fuel cell solution for the global shipping industry.
With its >180 employees and investors AP Ventures, Royal Vopak, Winkelmann Group, Mitsubishi Corporation, Covestro, JERA Americas, Temasek, Hyundai Motor Company, Chevron Technology Ventures and Pavilion Capital, Hydrogenious LOHC is a major enabler and accelerator of the energy transition. www.hydrogenious.net | www.hydrogenious-emirates.ae | www.hydrogenious-maritime.net
About Royal Vopak
Royal Vopak is the world’s leading independent tank storage company. We store important products with care. The energy that allows people to cook, heat or cool their homes and for transportation. The chemicals that enable companies to make millions of useful products. We have a track record of over 400 years in navigating change.
We develop infrastructure solutions for new important products, with a focus on hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, sustainable raw materials and long-term energy storage. Vopak is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. www.vopak.com
Highlights:
- Hydrogenious LOHC will implement one of the first projects for the import of green hydrogen on an industrial scale, transporting up to 8,000 tons per year from Sweden to Germany and the Netherlands until 2026
- With Sweden as a new source for green hydrogen production, Hydrogenious LOHC will not only connect a low-cost source to Central Europe but significantly improve the project setup
- All applications for the Northern Green Crane project have been forwarded to
- European Commission and awaiting approval for IPCEI status
Northern Green Crane will provide green hydrogen imports on an industrial scale from Sweden in 2026, Germany/Erlangen, October 10, 2022