HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has won the contract to manage project coordination and oversee finances for the Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 funded initiative “H2-Derivatives@BalticSeaPorts” (H2Deri@BSP).
H2Deri@BSP is a collaborative effort led by the experienced lead partner, Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM). The initiative brings together 15 project partners from seven Baltic Sea Region countries, including public port authorities, energy providers, and liquid bulk terminal operators.
Additionally, the project is supported by 23 associated organisations with diverse competencies, all contributing to addressing the challenges of green hydrogen derivatives.
The results of the project will be disseminated widely to ensure applicability across EU regions, facilitating the transition to sustainable energy systems both landside and seaside.
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The project will run from March 2025 to February 2028 and aims to drive the adoption of hydrogen-based derivatives as cargo and maritime fuels across Baltic Sea ports.
H2Deri@BSP aims to bridge knowledge and operational gaps for port authorities, terminal operators, maritime fuel providers, and energy suppliers. It will develop market forecasts, investment models, bunkering technologies, berth mapping, and safety regulations to support the handling of hydrogen derivatives.
As the selected contractor, HPC will oversee:
- Project Coordination: Including project planning, progress monitoring, administration, and steering group support.
- Financial Management: Ensuring transparent and accountable use of public funding, including financing, accounting, and reporting.
The project’s results will be shared to benefit all EU regions, facilitating faster adoption of green technologies and contributing to significant CO2 reductions.
Stefan Breitenbach, Head of Project Department at Port of Hamburg Marketing, remarked: “This project is fundamental for the maritime industry’s next decade, enabling ports to handle sustainable energy carriers and support alternative fuel bunkering.
“It also strengthens the Port of Hamburg’s integration within the Baltic region. With HPC as an experienced partner, we are confident that the project will deliver on its promises.”
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Hartmut Beyer, Head of Co-Funding Management at HPC, added: “We are proud to support our partners on this journey to advance alternatives to fossil fuels. HPC’s role combines decades of project development and coordination experience with a profound understanding of port operations and sustainability issues.”