Tractebel Engineering and Tractebel Overdick are working on an offshore platform that could produce ‘green’ hydrogen from offshore wind power.
The companies, which are part of Engie, said they are developing a solution that could deliver up to 400MW.
The platform would incorporate all the technical components required for hydrogen production – including electrolysis units, transformers and desalinisation plants, the Tractebel companies said.
Energy stored in the hydrogen would then be transported by pipeline or ship providing an alternative to delivering power through cables, they added.
Tractebel said it is in a position to undertake all the engineering services for every stage of planning, from the feasibility study through to the detailed design.
As part of Engie, it could also deliver and operate offshore H2 platforms as an EPC supplier and offer large-scale storage.