MT Group, an EPC Contractor of European energy infrastructure projects, has signed a major contract with the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority to build a green hydrogen production and refueling station in the Port of Klaipeda.
This will be the first hydrogen station in the Baltic States, with a total projected value of €10.5 million (US$11.3 million).
Under the contract, MT Group will undertake the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the technological equipment for the hydrogen station, including the installation of the technological systems, the integrations of electrical, automation, and safety systems, as well as the administration of the project management and construction processes, providing two years of warranty maintenance for the station.
MT Group has already begun preparatory work, with construction set to start in 2025.
In the Port of Klaipeda, the green hydrogen will be produced using electrolysis with a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. The electricity demand for hydrogen production at the Lithuanian port is planned to reach up to 3 MW. The station is expected to produce around 500kg of hydrogen per day, amounting to up to 127t annually. The produced hydrogen will be stored in high pressure 550 bar and very high pressure 1,000 bar stationary tanks.
The produced hydrogen, as an alternative and environmentally friendly fuel, is planned to be used not only to meet the needs of the Port of Klaipeda but also for business and public purposes. Part of the green hydrogen produced at the Port of Klaipeda will be used for port operations, while another portion will be utilized for rail and road transport, including private vehicles. In the future, there are plans to refuel commercial ships arriving at the port, as these vessels are increasingly powered by alternative fuels.
