Howden has signed a contract with European Energy to supply a hydrogen compression solution to deliver green hydrogen as a feedstock to e-methanol production, fuelling maritime transport
European Energy has been designated by Maersk as a key supplier of e-methanol and is set to deliver 200,000-300,000 tonnes of e-methanol to Maersk annually by 2025.
To achieve this, European Energy is developing the world´s first large-scale commercial e-methanol production facility. The green hydrogen will be provided by a 50-MW electrolyser and will be compressed by Howden.
A global provider of mission-critical air and gas handling products, technologies and services, Howden will supply five compressor packages, which provide the required hydrogen purity, pressure and flow capacity levels on demand. The turnkey packages require minimal onsite installation and the compressors are easy to maintain throughout their lifecycle.
A statement said, “The compact design combines high-level engineering expertise with a minimal footprint, with highly reliable, non-lubricated piston compressor technology delivering 1,370 kg/hr of green and pure hydrogen to support a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
Howden global director of renewable hydrogen Salah Mahdy said, “While renewable energy is becoming more common in the heavy transport industry, this project marks the beginning of CO2-neutral shipping at a large scale, and is a significant step towards ocean vessels and the maritime industry using 100% renewable energy.
“International Maritime Organization has targets to cut the global shipping industry’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050, compared with 2008 levels, so renewable energy options like those provided by Howden hydrogen compressors play a vital role in meeting these goals.”
PtX European Energy head of EPC Anders Brendstrup said, “Collaboration with partners across the industry is necessary for creating a value chain, scaling green fuel production, and planning future total cost of ownership. This also requires cost efficiency, reliability and safety. Using Howden’s compression systems to connect renewable energy production and electrolysis with transmission and distribution is a key step for us.
“We are delighted to have selected the best possible partner based on their long-term experience and outstanding engineering. Howden’s contribution will make our ambition to support zero-emissions mobility through an unparalleled technological approach a safe and realistic goal.”
