Höegh LNG, Deutsche ReGas to develop floating ammonia cracker
By on July 09, 2024
Ammonia imports to Lubmin, Germany
Click to learn more about the new floating ammonia cracker barge design, developed by Höegh LNG.
Höegh LNG will assist Deutsche ReGas in the development of “H2-Import-Terminal Lubmin”, a new import hub in north Germany on the Baltic Sea coastline. The terminal will feature a floating ammonia cracker, producing around 30,000 tons of hydrogen per year for injection into the German Hydrogen Core Network.
Höegh LNG has developed the floating cracker barge design, based on the conversion of an existing FSRU vessel. Deutsche ReGas already operates a conventional LNG import terminal at Lubmin, featuring multiple feed-in points to Germany’s gas pipeline network (and three significant gas pipelines in the vicinity). ReGas will also oversee permitting requirements and the coordination of ammonia import operations.
Importing hydrogen from global producers overseas is key to achieving industrial decarbonization. By adapting existing marine infrastructure elements with our innovative cracking solution, we can provide access to cost-competitive hydrogen within the next few years. The expertise, technology and infrastructure elements are already existing, and we are excited to partner with Deutsche ReGas to realize this project and accelerate the energy transition in Germany.
Erik Nyheim, CEO Höegh LNG in his organisation’s official press release, 28 June 2024
Our agreement with Höegh LNG initiates a significant new chapter in both Germany’s energy transition strategy and our company’s development. Thus, our H2-Import-Terminal Lubmin is a key building block for decarbonization of the industrial regions of eastern and southern Germany. The H2-Import-Terminal Lubmin strengthens Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s position as a green energy powerhouse. We are excited about this next step in our cooperation with Höegh LNG.
Ingo Wagner, MD Deutsche ReGas in Höegh LNG’s official press release, 28 June 2024
Supplementing onshore hydrogen production
Still in the FEED stage, the Lubmin terminal will feature 200 MW of PEM electrolysis capacity to begin with, with a further 300 MW to be added after 2028. In total, around 80,000 tons per year of electrolytic hydrogen production is planned, and cracking of ammonia imports will supplement and stabilise this production capacity. Land at the industrial port has already been secured, which features easy access to the German national rail network and road transport.