The Danish port of Hanssholm will explore hydrogen technology and become Europe's "first" carbon-neutral fishing port by signing a new letter of intent with European energy companies.
The partnership will see the two companies jointly explore the establishment of a Power-to-X plant to produce e-methanol and hydrogen – both of which can be used for zero-carbon movement, revealed on Monday (January 3).
As hydrogen technology pours into ports, it could become an influx of broader decarbonisations for key industries in Denmark and Europe.
This can be achieved by providing the perfect platform for the port to showcase hydrogen technology to the rest of Europe and demonstrate its positive impact on reducing carbon emissions.
In addition, it is hoped that the project will attract significant investment into the region and accelerate the development of hydrogen technology in the fisheries community and port logistics.
Nils Skeby, Port Director of Hans Sholm Port, said: "With the expansion of Hans Sholm Port, we have the ability to launch an energy adventure that supports green transitions, attracts billions of investments in green industries and creates additional work for many local service companies in Hans Sholm Port and contractors across the city, among others.
"In this way, we want to show how a fishing port can also be an energy port and create a strong synergy between fisheries and green energy."
Knood-Eric Anderson, CEO and founder of European Energy, said, "We are looking for possible local sources of carbon dioxide in and around the Port of Hans Sorme as a supplier to the e-methanol plant, which is a green alternative to the ship's current oil consumption.
"At the same time, we are considering the construction of a hydrogen plant that, in addition to being another important resource for the production of e-methanol, will also release oxygen as a residual product, for example, as a fish culture resource in port aquaculture."
"In this way, we can revolutionize the industrial cluster of ports and meet tomorrow's energy needs."