Klaipėda green H2 project begins testing

Testing at the Baltic Sea port will begin shortly as the facility prepares to commence operations later this year. In spring, the project will transition from construction to full commissioning.

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“Even though winter is in full swing, work on the green hydrogen station at the Port of Klaipėda has not slowed down,” said Algis Latakas, chief executive of the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.

“Construction and equipment installation are close to completion, moving the project into the testing phase. This is a crucial stage of the project, and we are preparing for it very carefully.

“This innovative initiative goes far beyond the port itself – it is a true breakthrough in building a clean hydrogen fuel economy in Lithuania.”

The green hydrogen production and refuelling station will use a polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyser to produce clean fuel. At full capacity, it is expected to generate around 127 tonnes of hydrogen annually. Part of this output will supply Lithuania’s first green hydrogen-powered vessel, which is nearing completion.

The project is being implemented under the Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan Next Generation Lithuania, funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU recovery and resilience facility.

The total estimated cost of the hydrogen production and refuelling station stands at approximately €12 million, with around €6 million financed through EU funds.