CWP Global mulls LOHCs for green hydrogen transport chain

CWP Global says it will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) to transport green hydrogen over long distances.

PHOTO: Model of a LOHC storage plant. Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies

The renewable energy producer will study the feasibility of using Germany-based Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies' "proven" technology to ship roughly 182,000 mt/year of green hydrogen from Morocco to Europe.

In a LOHC, hydrogen is chemically bonded to stable liquid organic carriers, which are derivatives of oil that react reversibly with hydrogen.

The LOHC is based on benzyl toluene, which Hydrogenious says can be stored and transported like a conventional fossil fuel without any infrastructure modifications required.

In addition, it can be used multiple times to absorb and release hydrogen as needed.

CWP Global's hydrogen plant in the Moroccan city of Tan-Tan produces green hydrogen using wind and solar energy.

The hydrogen will be imported from Morocco to Europe and be used to produce ammonia “to support the decarbonisation of fertilizer and maritime shipping, among others,” Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies says.

By Konica Bhatt

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