- Initiative Presents Project Showcase Film on Green Hydrogen from the North Sea
Helgoland/Berlin– At the presentation of a new project showcase film, Jörg Singer, chairman of the AquaVentus initiative, emphasized the importance of the upcoming auction for the North Sea region SEN-1. This auction is crucial for the acceleration of the hydrogen market. “For the production of green hydrogen in the North Sea, we need suitable areas and a well-designed auction format.
The tender for the SEN-1 area by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action represents a unique opportunity to ensure both innovation and security of supply,” Singer stated. He stressed the need for immediate action and predictability for all involved parties, advocating for a tender design that enables efficient and economically sustainable production of green hydrogen at sea. Essential auction criteria should guarantee a high probability of project realization on the SEN-1 sites, vital for Germany’s role in a Europe-wide hydrogen economy.
The recently released film showcases significant advancements in offshore electrolysis, a technology that was once considered unfeasible. AquaVentus’s sub-projects for expanding hydrogen production in the North Sea have now become tangible. These projects include AquaPrimus, a demonstrator, AquaCampus, a unique European research area, and AquaDuctus, the “hydrogen backbone” of the North Sea. Singer highlighted the importance of clear legal frameworks and potential funding opportunities for successful implementation.
AquaVentus, comprising around 100 companies, research institutions, and organizations, including DAX companies, leading energy companies, and maritime value chain firms, is a key player in developing a functioning hydrogen market. The initiative aims to generate 10 gigawatts of green hydrogen capacity in the North Sea by 2035.
The video, detailing the technically demanding process of producing green hydrogen in the North Sea, is available for free integration here:
Background The German government, as part of its National Hydrogen Strategy, is allocating around 100km² in the North Sea for hydrogen production from offshore wind power. This SEN-1 area is expected to have an installed wind energy capacity of 1 gigawatt, hosting Europe’s first and leading offshore wind-to-hydrogen farm.
About AquaVentus
AquaVentus aims to produce one million tonnes of green hydrogen annually from wind energy in the North Sea, transporting it to land via pipeline. Over 100 companies, organizations, and research institutes are collaborating to create the necessary conditions for installing 10 gigawatts of green hydrogen generation capacity from offshore wind energy in the North Sea. This initiative is vital for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries and contributes significantly to a green energy transition and the energy sovereignty of Europe.
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