What are the development opportunities for the Danube Port Kelheim/Saal? Bavarian Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger (FW) met with representatives of the local special-purpose association, municipalities and companies to take a clear position on this question.
Indeed, Aiwanger is certain: “The port is ideal for the use of hydrogen.” With large-scale photovoltaic systems on the covered parking areas, he believes that green hydrogen could be produced here in the future, which would go to hydrogen-powered ships or trucks as fuel via a dedicated filling station.
The minister promised on the spot: “I therefore support the current plans of the special-purpose association for hydrogen production and conversion of ships to hydrogen propulsion.” Bavaria’s inland shipping sector currently comprises around 100 ships.
Tobias Schlauderer, managing director of the Zweckverband Häfen im Landkreis Kelheim, was happy to hear the words. “Politically, there must be a clear shift of goods to waterways,” he said. “Inland shipping is an important factor in climate change, and hydrogen can be part of the solution here. The port of Kelheim/Saal is ideally suited for this.”
