- The SoutH2Port project in Sweden will produce 240 tons of hydrogen per day.
- The plant will have an installed capacity of 600 MW.
- Skyborn and Lhyfe acquired a 40-hectare property for the project.
- The project supports Sweden's goal to be fossil-free by 2045.
Project Overview
ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn are collaborating on the SoutH2Port project in Söderhamn, Sweden, to integrate offshore wind renewable hydrogen production into the energy system. The project will be powered by Skyborn’s Storgrundet offshore wind farm and aims to produce around 240 tons of hydrogen per day, equivalent to approximately 1.8 million barrels of oil per year.
Technical Integration
ABB will leverage its expertise to optimize the integration of hydrogen and electricity production across the entire ecosystem, utilizing automation, electrical, and digital technologies. The goal is to develop scalable, commercial energy transition projects in the region, including Power-to-X conversion technologies that turn renewable electricity into carbon-neutral energy carriers like hydrogen.
Strategic Location
The project will be situated near Skyborn’s 1 GW offshore wind farm in Söderhamn, where Skyborn and Lhyfe have acquired a 40-hectare industrial property from Stora Enso. Once fully operational, SoutH2Port is expected to be one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen suppliers, with an installed capacity of 600 MW.
Decarbonization Goals
The new plant will support the decarbonization of Sweden’s energy system by supplying hydrogen directly or through the production of refined fuels such as methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, or ammonia. This initiative aligns with Sweden’s ambition to become the world’s first fossil-free welfare country by 2045.
Economic Impact
SoutH2Port will also contribute to the local economy by creating new jobs and business opportunities, enhancing the region's attractiveness and competitiveness.
