Renewable energy development company CWP Global and German hydrogen carrier pioneer Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility of a 500 tons per day hydrogen transport chain from Morocco to Europe.
The study will utilize Hydrogenious’ liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology, which has been proven to be a safer, more flexible and cost-efficient alternative to other transport methods.
CWP Global’s 15 GW AMUN project in Tan Tan, Morocco, will be used as a model for the feasibility study. The project aims to produce green hydrogen locally, which will be used for local ammonia synthesis and could potentially be exported using LOHC. In the first phase of the project, CWP Global plans to install 3 GW each of wind and solar power to produce green hydrogen, with an additional 9 GW of capacity planned for the second phase. The project is expected to benefit the host region through clean energy production, job creation and capacity building.
CWP Global’s Chief Technology Officer, Guido Schumacher, commented on the partnership, stating that the study will help to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to deploying green hydrogen and its derivatives in support of net-zero by 2050 goals. Meanwhile, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies’ Chief Strategy Officer, Dr Andreas Lehmann, expressed his excitement to work with CWP Global and highlighted the benefits of LOHC technology in terms of safety and purity of hydrogen achieved.
This feasibility study marks another step towards building a clean energy future and identifying solutions to support decarbonization efforts. If successful, the project could significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of green hydrogen as a clean energy source.
Challenges
While the feasibility study holds great potential for green hydrogen transportation and production, there are several challenges that the partners will need to overcome. One of the main challenges is the high cost of green hydrogen production and transport, which can make it more expensive than conventional hydrogen or other fuels. Additionally, the lack of infrastructure and regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen transportation and storage may pose challenges for scaling up production and transportation.
Another challenge is the potential safety risks associated with hydrogen transport, which can be highly flammable and require special safety measures and protocols. The partners will need to ensure that their LOHC technology can effectively address safety concerns and meet regulatory requirements for hydrogen transport.
