FLHYPorts : FLemish HYdrogen Ports Valley

Country
Belgium

FLHyPorts is a Hydrogen Valley project linking hydrogen production, distribution, and use across Flemish ports (Antwerp/Bruges, Northsea Port, Ostend). Centered on the 25 MW Hyoffwind plant, it aims to decarbonize logistics, shipping, industry, and mobility. Supported by partners like Virya, Messer, Fluxys, and universities, it targets 1,800 tons/year H₂ use by 2030, trains 500 professionals, and supports EU hydrogen goals through scalable, real-life port applications

Lead developer WaterstofNet
Project partner

Overarching / General

Industry, Flemish goverment

H2 production

Hyoffwind, a joint venture between Virya/Messer

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

Messer/Virya/Fluxys

H2 end use

HRS operators (DATS24), Tug boat owners (Boluda), Port equipment operators (Kalmar, Hyser-Yale, PSA), Industry (Messer), Inland shipping (MTS Duisburg)

Locations
Belgium | Zeebrugge

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

500 H2 tons/year

Final products

500.00 tons/year of H2

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

25.00 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

92 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Grid - 25.00 MW

H2 production

Alkaline water (ALK) electrolyser – 25.00 MW

H2 Storage

Other

H2 transport

Trucking Shipping

H2 distribution for mobility

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

End use

Mobility

Road Shipping

Energy

Stationary fuel cells for distributed generation Other

Industry

Other

Project timeline

Current status: Construction started

Planned timeline

Q2 2023 Project initiated
Q3 2018 Concept study completed
Q3 2024 Final Investment Decision taken
Q1 2025 Construction started
Q2 2027 In operations

Current main activities

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