The Port of Argentia in Newfoundland and Hamburg Port Authority have signed a letter of intent committing the two countries to the export of Canadian hydrogen to Germay as part of the implementation of the Canada-Germany Energy Partnership and Hydrogen Alliance.
Jens Meier, chief executive at Hamburg Port Authority, said that the ports were in agreement that a maritime supply chain for green hydrogen and its derivates was urgently needed. “Such novel supply chains need close cooperation and collaboration among exporting and importing ports,” he said.
“As future production and consumption locations, both ports have unique offerings to share in a manner that can be mutually beneficial.”
The Port of Argentia is a partner with Pattern Energy for the establishment of Argentia Renewables, a 300MW wind energy to green hydrogen production project at Argentia. This LOI forms the basis for collaboration to facilitate the production, distribution and application of green hydrogen derivates.
“This signing strategically aligns both the ports of Argentia and Hamburg to facilitate the development of a hydrogen export/import corridor as we collectively establish our ports as leaders in the global energy transition,” said Port of Argentia chief executive, Scott Penney.
“This LOI confirms our commitment to the principals of the alliance and in collaboration with Hamburg Port Authority, our ports will solidify our roles in providing energy transportation solutions.”
