General – Hydrogen
With the arrival of the BaseLoad Power Hub in Eemshaven harbour, a new milestone has been reached for the Dutch energy transition and the development of the regional Groningen Hydrogen Valley.
The innovative installation is the first platform for hydrogen production and storage designed and built for offshore conditions.
On October 3, Crosswind handed over the platform to its new owner DOT for further research into hydrogen production.
The BaseLoad Power Hub measures 23 by 46 meters, weighs 1,800 tonnes, and combines a 2.5-megawatt electrolyser, 1,200 kilograms of hydrogen storage, and a conversion module with a 1-megawatt battery and a storage capacity of 5 MWh.
The new owner, DOT (Delft Offshore Turbine), will utilize the BaseLoad Power Hub – renamed Phynix – for further research to gain deeper insights into the production and storage of renewable hydrogen. DOT is seeking collaborations with universities and industries. A Shell Technology team will continue to be involved with the project.
