Deep Wind and Hy2gen Partner to Produce Green Hydrogen through Offshore Wind Energy
By: 이상현
Deep Wind Offshore (hereafter referred to as Deep Wind) recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with hydrogen company Hy2gen to produce green hydrogen through offshore wind energy. This collaboration aims to harness the potential of offshore wind energy combined with hydrogen production as a key driver of carbon neutrality. Both companies firmly believe that the synergy of these two renewable energy sources presents a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable energy technologies.
Hege Økland, General Manager of Deep Wind, emphasized the critical role of energy carriers such as hydrogen in mitigating carbon dioxide emissions in the industrial and transport sectors. Økland highlighted the European Union’s climate goal that encourages the use of renewable energy sources and stressed the importance of aligning with this initiative.
Furthermore, by situating hydrogen production facilities near offshore wind farms, Hy2gen foresees a significant reduction in grid load, further enhancing the environmental benefits of this partnership.
These strategic moves by Deep Wind and Hy2gen are closely tied to the ambitious renewable energy goals set by the Norwegian government. With plans to supply 30GW of offshore wind energy by 2040, the government aims to leverage green hydrogen production to achieve a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, significantly contributing to their climate objectives.
Deep Wind, known for its expertise in offshore wind energy development, has ongoing projects in Norway, Sweden, and Korea, with a long-term plan to expand its offshore wind power capacity to 10TW within the next decade.
On the other hand, Hy2gen specializes in the development and operation of green hydrogen production facilities in various regions across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company not only focuses on green hydrogen but also collaborates with partners to produce green ammonia in Sauda, Norway, reflecting its commitment to advancing sustainable hydrogen products worldwide.
[월간수소경제 이상현 기자] Deep Wind Offshore (hereafter referred to as Deep Wind) announced on the 10th (local time) that it had signed a partnership with hydrogen company Hy2gen to produce green hydrogen through offshore wind energy.
Both companies’ views are that the combination of offshore wind energy and hydrogen has potential. This is because it is almost impossible to achieve carbon neutrality without an environmentally friendly energy carrier.
“The use of energy carriers such as hydrogen is undoubtedly the most effective way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the industrial and transport sectors,” says Hege Økland, General Manager of Hege Økland. “This means that by 2030, 42% of industrial hydrogen will be “It is also in line with the EU’s climate goal that energy should come from wherever possible,” he said.
In addition, by producing hydrogen near offshore wind farms, grid load can also be reduced, explains Hi2Gen.
These actions by both companies appear to be linked to the Norwegian government’s moves.
In fact, the Norwegian government aims to supply 30GW of offshore wind energy by 2040. The Norwegian government predicts that if green hydrogen produced using 16GW is converted into ammonia, carbon dioxide emissions worth 10 million tonnes per year can be reduced 100 %.
Meanwhile, Deep Wind is an offshore wind energy developer and has related projects in Norway, Sweden and Korea. The aim is to expand 10GW offshore wind power to 10TW within 10 years.
Hi2Gen develops and operates facilities for the production of green hydrogen in various regions of the United States, Canada and Europe. We develop, finance, build and operate facilities for the production of green hydrogen and hydrogen products such as ammonia or methanol. In addition, we collaborate with two other partner companies to produce green ammonia in Sauda, Norway.
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