Lloyd’s Register has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2Terminals Limited, HiDROGEN, and D3IM to evaluate the feasibility of a green hydrogen infrastructure project in the UK.
The initiative focuses on developing a floating production and transport system for green hydrogen. Key elements include a renewable energy plant situated 100km offshore, harnessing wind, wave, and solar power to produce green hydrogen. This hydrogen will be liquefied and transported via ships to a terminal near London’s Thames Estuary. From there, it will be transferred to floating barges, where it will be converted into electricity and hot water. The project also aims to utilize byproducts such as liquid nitrogen and oxygen.
The MoU outlines plans for technological advancements, including asset designs, containment systems, and floating hydrogen production and energy export systems. Specialized materials capable of safely storing liquid hydrogen at extremely low temperatures are also part of the project’s scope.
In addition to technological development, the collaboration will address regulatory requirements such as safety cases and risk assessments. An assurance program will be established for the entire hydrogen production and export process, including classification systems for hydrogen ships and energy export systems.
Gerry Wilkinson, CEO at H2Terminals, emphasized the project’s alignment with the UK government’s ambitious targets for low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030. He highlighted the project’s potential to attract investments, create jobs, and contribute to the region’s energy security through long-term Power Purchasing Agreements.
