Hydrogen Derivatives Project Launched for Sustainable Baltic Sea Ports

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has been awarded a contract to manage project coordination and financial oversight for the H2-Derivatives@BalticSeaPorts initiative. Led by the Port of Hamburg Marketing, this ambitious project aims to promote the use of hydrogen-based derivatives as cargo and maritime fuels in Baltic Sea ports from March 2025 to February 2028. The transition to low- or zero-carbon fuels like methanol and ammonia is crucial for sustainable shipping and energy supply in the Baltic Sea Region, but stakeholders face knowledge and operational gaps. H2Deri@BSP addresses these challenges by developing market forecasts, investment models, bunkering technologies, berth mapping, and safety regulations for handling hydrogen derivatives.

The project involves a comprehensive Baltic Sea partnership with 15 project partners from seven countries, including public port authorities, energy providers, and terminal operators. Supported by 23 associated organizations, the consortium aims to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen derivatives, showcase proofs of concept, and create a scalable roadmap for green energy transformation in ports. The results will be widely disseminated to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy systems and contribute to significant CO2 reductions. HPC played a key role in developing the project proposal, securing EU funding, and winning the competitive tender for project management.

Stefan Breitenbach, Head of Project Department at Port of Hamburg Marketing, emphasized the project’s importance for the maritime industry’s future. Hartmut Beyer, Head of Co-Funding Management at HPC, expressed pride in supporting partners in advancing alternatives to fossil fuels. H2Deri@BSP exemplifies the power of collaborative efforts in paving the way for a zero-emission future in maritime transport.

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