In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that China Energy informed that the first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation.
The offshore platform for the production of clean fuels for ocean-going ships is a joint project developed by China Energy, CIMC Raffles, and Guoneng Hydrogen Innovation Technology (Beijing), according to the report.
The semi-submersible offshore hydrogen production platform measures over 50 meters in height and weighs more than 20,000 tons. It is equipped with photovoltaic power generation systems and electrochemical energy storage devices that enable the platform to achieve self-sufficiency.
The offshore platform houses three hydrogen production units, including direct seawater electrolysis and freshwater electrolysis systems, alongside a desalination module capable of producing five tons of freshwater daily for hydrogen generation. The hydrogen produced is converted into methanol and ammonia to address storage and transportation challenges, the report added.
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