Worley Backs AquaDuctus Hydrogen Pipeline in North Sea

Project Overview

AquaDuctus is a GW-scale offshore hydrogen pipeline planned for the German North Sea. It is part of the AquaVentus initiative and aims to provide open access to multiple network users, enabling green hydrogen producers, especially those linked to offshore wind, to transport hydrogen from production sites to the European mainland.

European Collaboration

Recognized as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), AquaDuctus will form the core of an interconnected offshore hydrogen network. It will link Germany with neighboring North Sea countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Norway, supporting cross-border collaboration and large-scale green hydrogen deployment.

Worley's Role

Worley is providing EPC-Management services across all project phases, including project development, planning, and execution. Their scope includes engineering, permitting, inspections, documentation review, and schedule and cost monitoring. Worley also supervises and manages engineering, procurement, EPC, and commissioning contractors to ensure quality, safety, and delivery certainty throughout the project lifecycle.

Partnership with StreamTec

StreamTec Solutions AG supports Worley by leading the extensive permitting scope and providing specialized expertise in offshore construction and materials. StreamTec is a well-known player in the North Sea, contributing to the project's success.

Significance

AquaDuctus, as the first large-diameter offshore hydrogen pipeline, will serve as a connection hub for hydrogen-producing wind parks and future interconnecting pipelines across the North Sea. The project is a significant milestone in enabling a scalable, integrated hydrogen economy and advancing Europe’s energy transition.