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Opportunities for the use and commercialization of hydrogen in the port of Riga

H2 challenges in ports:

  • Use of alternative fuels in the maritime transport sector
    • Alternative fuel hydrogen is regarded as the future fuel of the maritime transportation industry in a variety of application forms, including ammonia, methanol, H2 batteries, fuel cells, etc.
    • To ensure worldwide competitiveness, ports must provide the required infrastructure, such as alternate fuel filling or charging infrastructure.
  • Hydrogen economy and commercialization in ports
    • The transportation, storage, and processing of hydrogen and related products is an important business line for ports that require special infrastructure, security measures, and new logistics routes.
    • Ports must adapt to the development of hydrogen and its products’ logistics routes and infrastructure to ensure the provision of new services in ports
  • Use of hydrogen in port operations
    • Hydrogen can ensure the sustainable operation of various elements of the port’s environmental infrastructure and serve as an alternative to the usual solutions – diesel-powered equipment and ships
    • Port investments in hydrogen technologies and facilities must be economically and legally justified and safe
 
Potential solutions:

The hydrogen value chain in the port

Opportunity

Creating a hydrogen value chain in the Freeport of Riga:

  • Transshipment of hydrogen and its products,
  • Hydrogen production (from solar energy)
  • Transshipment and bunkering of hydrogen alternative fuels
  • H2 services

Conversion of pilot ship to H2 drive

Opportunity

Modernize and rebuild the existing diesel ship to an H2 ship:

  • Financial and economic calculations
  • Technical project
  • Implementation plan

H2 shore electric charging solution

Opportunity

H2 fuel cell generator for shore charging of ships:

  • Financial and economic calculations
  • Technical project
  • Implementation plan

Risks and Considerations

  • Product availability and delivery options
  • Legal aspects
  • Socio-economic aspects
  • Security requirements in terminals

Risks and Considerations

  • Legal issues and vessel certification
  • Safety considerations
  • Operational risks and limitations
  • Fueling shore infrastructure and requirements

Risks and Considerations

  • Legal issues and certification
  • Safety considerations
  • Operational risks and limitations
  • Refueling infrastructure requirements