- The project aims to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel production facility by 2023, scaling up by 2030.
- The facility will produce over 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes.
- The project will require a total electrolyser capacity of 1.3 gigawatts, potentially making it one of the world's largest.
- The first stage involves a 10MW electrolyser operational by 2023, with a 250MW facility by 2027 and 1.3GW by 2030.
Project Overview
Copenhagen Airports, A.P. Moller - Maersk, DSV Panalpina, DFDS, SAS, and Ørsted have partnered to develop a hydrogen and e-fuel production facility by 2023. The project aims to scale up by 2030, producing over 250,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel annually for buses, trucks, maritime vessels, and airplanes.
Key Figures
The facility will require a total electrolyser capacity of 1.3 gigawatts, potentially making it one of the world's largest. The production from the fully scaled facility can reduce annual carbon emissions by 850,000 tonnes. The first stage involves a 10MW electrolyser operational by 2023, followed by a 250MW facility by 2027, and reaching 1.3GW by 2030.
Support and Goals
COWI and BCG are knowledge partners, with support from the Municipality of Copenhagen. The project aligns with Copenhagen's decarbonisation policies and aims to act as a catalyst for similar projects in Denmark and internationally. The facility will supply renewable hydrogen, methanol, and jet fuel, potentially sourced from offshore wind power at Rønne Banke.
Economic and Environmental Impact
The project addresses the higher cost of sustainable fuels compared to fossil fuels, emphasizing the need for industrial-scale production and cost reduction. It aims to create jobs and position Denmark as a hub for sustainable fuel production, contributing to the country's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Future Steps
The partnership will engage with regulatory authorities to develop a supportive framework and seek public co-funding for a full feasibility study. If viable, a final investment decision for the first stage could be made by 2021.
