Hamburg aims sign more hydrogen import deals
Hamburg publishes hydrogen strategy
City wants to become import hub as Germany looks to develop a supply chain for the fuel
The German city of Hamburg has published a hydrogen strategy as part of efforts to position itself as an importer of the green variety of the fuel. The strategy will initiate an assessment of the hydrogen needs of northern Germany by 2023 and the port infrastructure required to meet these needs. It commits the city to signing memorandums of understanding with at least six more countries or regions by 2025 in addition to the deals already signed with Scotland. The city is particularly seeking cooperation with Australia, Chile, Denmark, Norway and the UAE. The strategy will also model the viability of rail-based hydrogen imports and will initiate a consultation with Denmark on the best way to
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