Klaipėda Port has reached a major milestone in its efforts to establish the Baltic region’s first operational green hydrogen production and refuelling station, following the arrival of core hydrogen‑production equipment and the successful completion of pipeline tests at the project site. According to the port authority, these developments signal that the project is transitioning from preparatory work to its next phase, bringing Lithuania significantly closer to developing a functioning green hydrogen ecosystem that supports maritime operations and emerging clean‑energy applications.

The planned hydrogen station will operate using a polymer‑electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser system capable of producing around 127 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This green hydrogen will serve multiple purposes, including supplying Lithuania’s first hydrogen‑powered vessel, which is nearing completion. By enabling locally produced, renewable hydrogen to fuel maritime assets, Klaipėda Port aims to reduce dependence on conventional fuels and support the long‑term decarbonisation of shipping activities along the Baltic Sea.

Towards a Sustainable Maritime and Industrial Ecosystem

The hydrogen project forms part of Lithuania’s broader clean‑energy transition strategy and is being developed under the ‘Next Generation Lithuania’ Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan, supported by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU framework. The total investment in the green hydrogen production and refuelling station amounts to approximately €12 million, with around half of the funding provided through EU support mechanisms aimed at accelerating low‑carbon infrastructure deployment.

Beyond fuelling vessels, the hydrogen produced at Klaipėda Port is expected to play a role in future applications across port operations, industrial sectors, and logistics. The station is designed to support the port’s long‑term sustainability agenda, enabling the introduction of hydrogen‑powered equipment and vehicles as well as future integration with renewable‑energy‑driven electricity systems. With successful testing completed and key equipment now on‑site, the port authority notes that the project is moving into an advanced stage of implementation.

Once operational, Klaipėda Port will stand as the first location in the Baltic Sea region to produce green hydrogen on‑site for maritime use. This step demonstrates Lithuania’s ambition to establish itself as a regional leader in sustainable port innovation, while creating a scalable model for clean‑fuel adoption that other ports across the Baltic may follow in the years ahead.

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