Amber Hydrogen Valley

Country
Poland

Amber Hydrogen Valley aim is an activation of the long-lasting hydrogen economy in the Pomerania Region in Poland, by the creation of a whole hydrogen value chain, from H2 production, storage and distribution to various end-uses (mobility, industry, energy).

Lead developer Orlen S.A.
Project partner

Overarching / General

Ministry of Climate and Environment, Gdynia City, Gdańsk City, Rumia City, Wejherowo City, Regional Ministry

H2 production

Orlen

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

PRF, RINA CONSULTING, INSTYTUT MASZYN PRZEPŁYWOWYCH PAN, Magellan Circle, SINLOC, Cursor, VTT, Gdynia Maritime University, ProEuropean Trading, DUFERCO ENGINEERING, Free Port of RIGA, NEC

H2 end use

Hyster Yale, ATENA, Arthur Bus, Port of Gdynia, BCT, GCT, HES, OT Port Gdynia, Baltic Hub, Wienerberger, Gdynia City, Gdańsk City, Rumia City

Locations
Poland | Gdynia

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

4,000 H2 tons/year

Final products

36000.00 tons/year of H2
30000.00 tons/year of E-SAF

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

646.50 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

2,000 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Grid - 1200.00 MW

H2 production

Alkaline water (ALK) electrolyser – 645.00 MW Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser – 1.50 MW

H2 Storage

Natural/geological

H2 transport

Trucking

H2 distribution for mobility

350 bar (for cars and similar vehicles) 700 bar (for trucks and similar vehicles)

End use

Mobility

Road

Industry

Refineries

Project timeline

Current status: Construction started

Planned timeline for First built out stage

Q1 2023 Project initiated
Q3 2023 Concept study completed
Q1 2024 Feasibility study completed
Q2 2024 FEED completed
Q2 2025 Final Investment Decision taken
Q3 2025 Construction started
Q1 2028 In operations

Current main activities

Site preparation and civil works in progress
Delivery and installation of key equipment underway