Shore power fuelled by green hydrogen

This project, backed by Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, provides clean shore power to large tugs operated by Targe Towing. 

“This is an exciting green fuel transition initiative for Forth Ports and Targe Towing,” said Stuart Wallace, CEO of Forth Ports.

“As we move towards net zero by 2042, we’re proud to lead the way in maritime innovation.”

Future-proofing

Hydrogen specialists Logan Energy and PlusZero have developed an electrolyser system that splits treated water into hydrogen and oxygen.

This hydrogen fuels PlusZero Power’s Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE), generating clean electricity for berthed vessels.

Using specialist water treatment technology provided by Waterwhelm, fresh re-use water is made from effluent from a nearby wastewater treatment works which is then used to produce green hydrogen at The Port of Leith without compromising local water supplies.

Waterwhelm’s leading technology enables water re-use and desalination processes to operate at significantly lower pressure, providing lower maintenance benefits as well as the world’s lowest-ever rate of electricity consumption and carbon emissions for water re-use.

The project aligns with the UK’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition and the Forth Green Freeport initiative, aiming to grow the hydrogen economy.

By integrating wastewater treatment with hydrogen production, the system ensures sustainable water use, crucial amid climate change challenges,” said Ali Abbassi Monjezi, director at Waterwhelm.

“This project future-proofs water supply for hydrogen production.”