The facility will be constructed by Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub, a consortium of leading players in the hydrogen field, following a NOK 37.6m (€3.6m) grant from the PILOT-E funding scheme.
“We are proud and grateful to receive the PILOT-E funding enabling us to develop a green hydrogen solution for the Geirangerfjord, a recognised World Heritage Fjord, together with our dedicated partners,” said Knut Flakk, Chairman and Owner of Flakk Gruppen.
The project will begin its activities in January 2020 and aims to deliver green hydrogen by no later than 2023.
The hydrogen for the ships will be produced by renewable surplus hydro power at Hellesylt, powering ferries operating on the Hellesylt to Geiranger route.
“We will be providing a green and sustainable hydrogen solution to the zero emission transport and marine industry in the region. We very much look forward to collaborating with customers to meet their individual needs with our solutions,” Flakk continued.
On top of the commitment to hydrogen powered marine transportation, Geirangerfjord has also announced that ships that are not zero emission will be prohibited from entering the area by 2026.
The Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub is headed by Flakk Gruppen with Hexagon Composites, Hyon, TAFJORD, Fiskerstrand, Gexon, SINTEF and the local municipality of Stranda as key partners.
