Study: European ports will become key centers of hydrogen demand

The European Union needs to significantly accelerate the development of hydrogen production and infrastructure for its import, storage and transport in port areas in order to meet its 2030 targets in this area. According to a study prepared by Deloitte for the Clean Hydrogen Partnership initiative, as much as 42% of European hydrogen demand could be concentrated in European ports in the future.

Hydrogen, particularly renewable or green hydrogen, has gained an important place in the European Union's plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 in recent years. It is expected to play a significant role especially in sectors that would be difficult to decarbonize without its use, such as heavy industry and transport. Its use is also planned in the power generation sector and in heat production.

According to a study prepared by consulting firm Deloitte for the Clean Hydrogen Partnership initiative, hydrogen demand in Europe could rise to 53 million tonnes (1 764 TWh) by 2050. As much as 42% of this could be demand in port areas. This will come both from the needs of industrial companies located in or near ports and from international transport. Hydrogen will also be transported from European ports further inland.