The transition to zero-emission shipping requires the development of new fuels and the infrastructure to make them widely available. Ports across the North Sea are preparing for the bunkering of hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels, such as methanol and ammonia. While the technology is largely available, several challenges still stand in the way of large-scale implementation.
Ports and operators face shared barriers, including unclear responsibilities in permitting procedures, fragmented regulations, uncertain market demand and limited investment in bunkering infrastructure.
The North Sea H2 Valley Ports Bunkering Event brings together ports, bunkering companies and policymakers to discuss these challenges, exchange practical experiences and explore possible solutions. Through expert presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions, the event aims to identify the key policy and regulatory barriers that need to be addressed to accelerate the development of hydrogen bunkering infrastructure.
The insights gathered will contribute to a roadmap for a future hydrogen bunkering network across the North Sea, supporting the transition towards more sustainable maritime transport.
