Offshore Midsized Green Hydrogen Feasibility Study
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
The Dutch Government has set clear ambitions to decarbonize its energy system. Within the Esbjerg Declaration, the Netherlands set a goal of 72 GW of offshore green energy (electrons and molecules) by 2050. The North Sea plays therefore a pivotal role. As steps towards meeting these targets, the Ministry of Climate & Green Growth announced to launch two offshore green hydrogen demonstration projects (aka Demo-1 and Demo-2). Both are seen as key 'steppingstones' to learn, develop and derisk large scale roll-out of green hydrogen at sea. The Ministry has defined a set of learning objectives for the projects which will be used to help shape market and regulatory conditions, and to create confidence among all relevant value chain players and stakeholders in the viability of sustainable, commercial (GW-scale) offshore green hydrogen projects.
Doelstelling
Only a limited number offshore green hydrogen pilot projects are being realized. Although these first pilots can teach us about how to marinize the basic technology, and provide initial insights into regulatory requirements, emissions, and technical safety aspects, the ability to extrapolate results to more representative commercial scales are limited. To contribute to the development of commercially viable and sustainable green hydrogen at sea, Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) B.V., will conduct a feasibility and concept study for a platform-based 30-50MW offshore green hydrogen installation, with a view to the feasibility of system scalability. This proposed study, will address many pre-development questions relating to 'Design & Technology' from the Dutch Government's learning objectives5, and conduct complimentary (pre-)investigation into regulatory requirements and market development, with the intent of providing information to support decision making processes to move forward, helping to derisk and accelerate these first-mover offshore demonstration projects.
Korte omschrijving
The study aims to deliver a robust concept design for a platform-based 30-50 MW offshore green hydrogen installation, with an optimized system (based on existing technology elements), and that is sufficiently mature (from an engineering design perspective) to be able to move directly into the DEFINE (FEED) phase. Where possible, the concept design also aims to demonstrate feasible system scalability potential to the larger systems ambitions. All contributors to the project responsible for delivering the various work package elements are renowned for their respective knowledge and expertise across the various aspects.
Resultaat
Results from the study aim to serve a two-fold purpose: (1) direct use as the basis to progress to the FEED phase of the project, and (2) indirect use as an independent benchmark/knowledge and learnings source to help industry accelerate. All elements will be used as inputs into developing a robust forward execution plan and updated business case assessment to support progression of the Demo-1 project, by extension also Demo-2, wider knowledge development in the field of offshore green hydrogen production. Concrete deliverables from the study specifically related to Demo-1 include: Engineering Packages to support FEED entry, a PLANC register and permitting roadmap for the project, a scope of work for EIA studies to support permitting activities, a concept RFNBO certification plan, and a commercial plan. In addition, the results of market and commercial studies will be used to update the business case for the project.
The Dutch Government has set clear ambitions to decarbonize its energy system. Within the Esbjerg Declaration, the Netherlands set a goal of 72 GW of offshore green energy (electrons and molecules) by 2050. The North Sea plays therefore a pivotal role. As steps towards meeting these targets, the Ministry of Climate & Green Growth announced to launch two offshore green hydrogen demonstration projects (aka Demo-1 and Demo-2). Both are seen as key 'steppingstones' to learn, develop and derisk large scale roll-out of green hydrogen at sea. The Ministry has defined a set of learning objectives for the projects which will be used to help shape market and regulatory conditions, and to create confidence among all relevant value chain players and stakeholders in the viability of sustainable, commercial (GW-scale) offshore green hydrogen projects.
Doelstelling
Only a limited number offshore green hydrogen pilot projects are being realized. Although these first pilots can teach us about how to marinize the basic technology, and provide initial insights into regulatory requirements, emissions, and technical safety aspects, the ability to extrapolate results to more representative commercial scales are limited. To contribute to the development of commercially viable and sustainable green hydrogen at sea, Hydrogen of Dutch Origin (H2DO) B.V., will conduct a feasibility and concept study for a platform-based 30-50MW offshore green hydrogen installation, with a view to the feasibility of system scalability. This proposed study, will address many pre-development questions relating to 'Design & Technology' from the Dutch Government's learning objectives5, and conduct complimentary (pre-)investigation into regulatory requirements and market development, with the intent of providing information to support decision making processes to move forward, helping to derisk and accelerate these first-mover offshore demonstration projects.
Korte omschrijving
The study aims to deliver a robust concept design for a platform-based 30-50 MW offshore green hydrogen installation, with an optimized system (based on existing technology elements), and that is sufficiently mature (from an engineering design perspective) to be able to move directly into the DEFINE (FEED) phase. Where possible, the concept design also aims to demonstrate feasible system scalability potential to the larger systems ambitions. All contributors to the project responsible for delivering the various work package elements are renowned for their respective knowledge and expertise across the various aspects.
Resultaat
Results from the study aim to serve a two-fold purpose: (1) direct use as the basis to progress to the FEED phase of the project, and (2) indirect use as an independent benchmark/knowledge and learnings source to help industry accelerate. All elements will be used as inputs into developing a robust forward execution plan and updated business case assessment to support progression of the Demo-1 project, by extension also Demo-2, wider knowledge development in the field of offshore green hydrogen production. Concrete deliverables from the study specifically related to Demo-1 include: Engineering Packages to support FEED entry, a PLANC register and permitting roadmap for the project, a scope of work for EIA studies to support permitting activities, a concept RFNBO certification plan, and a commercial plan. In addition, the results of market and commercial studies will be used to update the business case for the project.