The project pipeline
Step 1
10 MW Demonstrator (OWF Alpha Ventus DE)
Step 2
300 MW Pre-Commercial Project (European OWF area)
Step 3
> 1 GW Scale (globally applicable)
10 MW Demonstrator: Alpha Ventus
MoU to jointly develop the NSH-Demo-Project was signed on 20th November 2024 between:
What we want to achieve:
- A proof of concept for offshore electrolysis
- Performance data of Electrolysis process coupled with fluctuating renewable energy
- Compatibility assessment of auxiliary equipment such as compressor and desalination plant with electrolysers under fluctuating electricity and offshore environment
- Investigation of hydrogen intermediate storage, re-electrification for emergency power supply and possibly refueling of hydrogen powered offshore vessels with the produced hydrogen
- Visibility for all involved partners (research institutions, regulatory bodies, industry, finance, insurance)
Our 300/1000 MW Platform concept
What we want to achieve:
- Production of up to 70,000t of green hydrogen per year at an industrialized level
- Highest level of redundancy and security against foreign influence
- Green Hydrogen “Made Localy”
The H2 Production flow
Storage and offshore handling
Small buffer tanks on the topside ensure re-electrification capabilities, while an underwater hydrogen storage system exceeding 500 MWh per unit is under development.
A Double Anchor Loading (DAL) system enables the efficient offloading of hydrogen to shuttle tankers. Additionally, the platform includes an offshore refueling station for hydrogen-powered Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) and Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), supporting sustainable maritime operations.
Transport solutions
Pipeline
- Germany: AquaDuctus – directly connected to German H2 Core-Network via Wilhelmshaven
- Gaseous transport of H2 @ 100bar
Vessel
- Vessel dimensions (L x W): 215 m x 32 m
100 % Hydrogen energy supply/zero emission - Highest automation level
- H2 transport capacity: 500 tons @ 250 bar
Development team
- Developed and realized the “HY.City.Bremerhaven” H2-fueling station
- Strong and wide personal network
- Practical H2 experience
- Project development
- Technical project mana-gement for offshore wind, hydrogen and marine infrastructure projects
- Project development & construction; Technical Experts & Advisors
- Full-Service Ship Management / Vessel owning and brokerage / Offshore Living Quarters
- Transport & Installation / Decommissioning / Offshore Support
- Special Maritime Transportation / Salvage / Deep-Sea-Technology Development
Development timeline
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2021
Conceptional design, Establishing project consortium, Networking, Discussion with politics and authorities
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2022-2023
Early project development, Approach potential investors, Discussion with offtakers
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2024
Site allocation 10 MW Demonstrator
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2024-2028
10 MW Demonstrator OWF Alpha Ventus:
Project Development, Fabrication, Installation, Commissioning
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2028
10 MW Demonstrator:
Operational phase, Hydrogen production, Testing and research → proof of concept
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2028-2030
Know-how transfer to 300 MW pre-commercial project:
Secure suitable sea area (auction), Project development, Permitting process, Supply agreements, Financial close
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2030-2032
10MW-Demonstrator: Operational phase, Hydrogen production, Testing and research, Decommissioning
300MW pre-commercial project: Fabrication, Installation, Commissioning
1 GW commercial project: Secure suitable sea area (auction), Project development, Permitting process, Supply agreements, Financial close
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2033-2036
300MW pre-commercial project: Operational phase, Hydrogen production → ~20,000t H2/year
1 GW commercial project: Fabrication, Installation, Commissioning
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2036-2066
300MW pre-commercial project: Operational phase, Hydrogen production → ~20,000t H2/year
1 GW commercial project: Operational phase, Hydrogen production → ~70,000t H2/year
Contact
The hydrogen future starts now!
What’s in it for you? Let’s talk!
Andreas Wellbrock
Managing Partner
NorthH2 Projektgesellschaft mbH
Am Lunedeich 156, 27572 Bremerhaven
Cph: +49 172 754 6336
a.wellbrock@northseahydrogen.de