The Port of Hirtshals wants to set the agenda for the energy market of the future
On Thursday, 20 August, the Port of Hirtshals had invited 17 specialists to a meeting in Aalborg to learn more about the fuels of the future. In the long term, the Port of Hirtshals has an objective of having green fuels based on wind energy produced at the port in Hirtshals.
The Port of Hirtshals expects that the fossil fuels, which have a negative environmental impact, soon will be a thing of the past. Therefore, the port wants to focus on a greener alternative in the form of biogas and Power-to-X (PtX) which is based on green hydrogen produced from wind energy. For this very reason, the Port of Hirtshals had gathered a group of specialists with knowledge about PtX to give the port inspiration for the further process regarding the port's role in the future energy supply to the transport sector.
The Port of Hirtshals expects that the fossil fuels, which have a negative environmental impact, soon will be a thing of the past. Therefore, the port wants to focus on a greener alternative in the form of biogas and Power-to-X (PtX) which is based on green hydrogen produced from wind energy. For this very reason, the Port of Hirtshals had gathered a group of specialists with knowledge about PtX to give the port inspiration for the further process regarding the port's role in the future energy supply to the transport sector.
Utzon Center, Aalborg
The Port of Hirtshals has made an active choice to focus on energy optimisation and the production of green fuels. Therefore, the port considers energy as one of its future business areas. In collaboration with qualified partners, the aim of the port is to work commercially for the establishment of a hydrogen production as well as a production of other green fuels based on wind at the port.
- The new type of fuels will be a part of the Port of Hirtshals' future business, there is no doubt about that. We believe in a greener future, and therefore we are working purposefully with the development of Power-to-X as a future business area, says an enthusiastic chairman of the board at the Port of Hirtshals Anker Laden-Andersen after an inspiring day.
The Port of Hirtshals has made an active choice to focus on energy optimisation and the production of green fuels. Therefore, the port considers energy as one of its future business areas. In collaboration with qualified partners, the aim of the port is to work commercially for the establishment of a hydrogen production as well as a production of other green fuels based on wind at the port.
- The new type of fuels will be a part of the Port of Hirtshals' future business, there is no doubt about that. We believe in a greener future, and therefore we are working purposefully with the development of Power-to-X as a future business area, says an enthusiastic chairman of the board at the Port of Hirtshals Anker Laden-Andersen after an inspiring day.
Wind turbine 4 at the Port of Hirtshals
- Based on the installed wind turbines at the port, we look into the future. Our location and the existing wind resources give us a direct opportunity to play a part in the changes that our society is facing and is already addressing, concludes Anker Laden-Andersen.
The Danish parliament has decided to reduce Denmark's CO2 emissions with 70% compared to 1990. This restriction requires that a large part of the society, including households, industries, agriculture and the transport sector, will adapt to the upcoming changes.
Similar initiatives have been taken in Europe to limit the total climate impact, e.g. in the form of the "European Green deal. A significant element of the green transition of society includes the shift to green fuels within the shipping and transport industry. Such a large transition in only 10 years will require comprehensive initiatives from both the private and the public sector.