RWE and Equinor partner for joint project to produce and transport green and blue hydrogen from Norway to Germany via a pipeline.
Post on construction of a Green Hydrogen pipeline linking Germany & Norway by RWE.
- RWE and Equinor announce joint project for early 2023
- Partnership aims to produce, transport, and combust green hydrogen
- Sourcing blue and green hydrogen from Equinor in Norway
- Transporting hydrogen to Germany via a pipeline
Several joint projects similar to the RWE and Equinor collaboration on green hydrogen are being developed globally. Here are some notable examples:
1. H2opZee Project (Netherlands)
A partnership between RWE and Neptune Energy, H2opZee aims to develop offshore green hydrogen production in the North Sea. The project plans to utilize offshore wind energy to power electrolysis for hydrogen production, with the goal of supplying hydrogen to the Dutch industrial sector. The project is expected to be operational by 2030.
2. HyNet Project (UK)
HyNet is a collaborative initiative involving several companies, including Cadent, Eni, and the University of Chester, focused on developing a hydrogen production and distribution network in North West England. The project aims to produce low-carbon hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, facilitating the transition to a hydrogen economy in the region.
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3. Northern Lights Project (Norway)
This project is a collaboration between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, aimed at developing a carbon capture and storage infrastructure in Norway. While primarily focused on CCS, it complements hydrogen projects by providing a means to store CO2 emissions from hydrogen production processes, enhancing the feasibility of blue hydrogen initiatives.
4. H2Global Initiative (Germany)
The H2Global initiative is a joint effort involving several German companies and institutions, aiming to create a global hydrogen market. This initiative focuses on developing import projects for green hydrogen from countries with abundant renewable resources, such as Australia and Chile, and establishing the necessary infrastructure for transportation and distribution within Germany.
5. Hydrogen for Climate (HfC) (Europe)
Hydrogen for Climate is a collaborative project involving multiple European energy companies and research institutions. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure across Europe, focusing on both green and blue hydrogen production, and enhancing cross-border hydrogen trade and distribution networks.
6. AquaVentus (Germany)
AquaVentus is a consortium of companies and institutions working together to develop a large-scale offshore wind-to-hydrogen project in the North Sea. The initiative aims to produce green hydrogen using electricity generated from offshore wind farms, with plans to transport the hydrogen via pipelines to mainland Germany.
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