Windcat launches third hydrogen dual-fuel powered crew transfer vessel
Featuring a dual-fuel hydrogen combustion engine co-developed by Cmb.Tech and Man, the 27-metre Hydrocat 60 can store up to 458kg of compressed hydrogen.
Featuring a dual-fuel hydrogen combustion engine co-developed by Cmb.Tech and Man, the 27-metre Hydrocat 60 can store up to 458kg of compressed hydrogen.
Valued at around $17m, the EPC contract could see the first phase of the project enter operations in Q1 2026.
Andrew Symes explained that if production rules are too stringent, “the PtL SAF market won’t even have a chance to be able to start because green hydrogen will be too expensive.”
The Teesside-based green hydrogen project is yet to reach final investment decision (FID) due to delays in finalising government funding.
The actual impact of removing the CCL remains unclear, as many producers already avoid the levy by sourcing electricity through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs).
Fluxys stated, “The decision to build these first hydrogen pipelines was made after extensive consultations with the relevant authorities, the regulator, industrial market players, and is aligned with the delayed market development.”
The nationwide fixed fee will apply to everyone using the 9,000km network until 2055, with regulators checking its progress every three years.
Beyond the political leaning of each state, key differences emerge in the hydrogen production plans across the hubs – with those on the keep list looking to natural gas-based operations.
Only audits conducted by Vinçotte, TÜD Rheinland and TÜD SÜD will result in a valid CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme certificate.
After entering receivership in 2023, former hydrogen luxury carmaker Hopium has reinvented itself with a new focus on becoming a competitive fuel cell supplier for the heavy-duty mobility sector.
