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© Jamie Simpson/Forth Ports
port-of-leith-demonstrates-green-hydrogen-shore-power-for-docked-tugboats
© Jamie Simpson/Forth Ports

Port of Leith demonstrates green hydrogen shore power for docked tugboats

The Port of Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland, has introduced a green hydrogen shore demonstrator designed to supply clean energy to berthed vessels.

The UK Government-backed project integrates water treatment, waste heat utilisation and hydrogen production to power large tugboats operated by Targe Towing. However, the vessels will only use the hydrogen for shore power while tied up at the port, replacing the need for diesel auxiliary engines.

Effluent from a nearby wastewater treatment plant is processed using Waterhelm’s technology to produce reusable water. The water undergoes electrolysis via Logan Energy’s systems to generate green hydrogen.

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