FLHyPorts : Flemish hydrogen ports valley

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

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LEAD DEVELOPER

WaterstofNet

PROJECT PARTNERS

Hyoffwind, a joint venture between Virya/Messer

Messer/Virya/Fluxys

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

MAIN POLITICAL SPONSORS

Industry, Flemish goverment

MAIN LOCATION

Belgium

OTHER LOCATIONS

Project details

H2 PRODUCTION VOLUME

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INVESTMENT VOLUME

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FUNDING

VALUE CHAIN COVERAGE

PRIMARY ENERGY SOURCING

Electricity from solar PV
Electricity from onshore wind
Electricity from offshore wind

H2 PRODUCTION

Water electrolysis with ALK electrolyser

H2 STORAGE

Other

H2 TRANSPORT

Trucking - Compressed H2
Ship - Compressed H2

H2 DISTRIBUTION FOR MOBILITY

HRS 700 bar
HRS 350 bar

END USES

MOBILITY

ENERGY

INDUSTRIAL FEEDSTOCK

Project timeline

CURRENT STATUS:

Under construction

2014

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Start of project development

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Project finalization

2035

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Political backing and buy-in
Funding
Especially OPEX funding
Project's business case
Offtakers with willingness to pay
Stakeholder cooperation
As you will meet issues, it is very important to have a strong stakeholder cooperation
Risk sharing mechanisms between project partners
Real commitment from all partners is crucial especially to share the risks

COMMERCIAL AND FINANCING PHASE

Building a financial model

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