ABB will work with Lhyfe and Skyborn to develop the SoutH2Port renewable hydrogen project.
To be based near Skyborn’s 1GW Storgrundet offshore wind farm in Soderhamn, Sweden, SoutH2port is expected to produce about 240 tonnes of hydrogen per day, with an installed capacity of 600MW.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the companies, ABB will help optimise the integration of the hydrogen and electricity production across the entire ecosystem including automation, electrical and digital technologies and drive the development of scalable, commercial energy transition projects in and around the region.
The aim is to explore opportunities to tie-in Power-to-X conversion technologies turning renewably sourced electricity into carbon-neutral energy carriers, such as hydrogen, and storing the energy for later use.
“This collaboration is a key part of our strategy in both the hydrogen and offshore wind markets,” said president of ABB Energy Industries Brandon Spencer.
“Creating a seamless supply chain, through partnerships such as these, is essential to accelerate the energy transition. Hydrogen plays a crucial role in helping achieve the world’s climate goals when it comes to decarbonising the industrial and transportation sectors.”