Preparations are in full swing at the Port of Klaipėda, where construction of the Baltic States’ first green hydrogen production and refueling station is set to begin. MT Group, a leading European energy infrastructure developer, has chosen Nord Steel to manufacture and supply advanced hydrogen storage tanks for the project.
Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Storage Solutions
Nord Steel, a Lithuanian company with extensive expertise in steel fabrication, will design, manufacture, and deliver three hydrogen storage tanks at a cost of €1.4 million. These include:
- A 40-bar green hydrogen buffer tank.
- Two high-pressure storage tanks capable of withstanding 550 bar and 1,000 bar pressures.
This state-of-the-art infrastructure will set a benchmark for hydrogen projects across the Baltic region.
Strategic Importance of the Project
Algis Latakas, General Director of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, emphasized the project’s broader impact:
“This is a transformative step in modernizing Klaipėda Port’s infrastructure and a significant investment in sustainable solutions. It showcases Lithuania’s industrial ability to adapt to global challenges and actively contribute to shaping a cleaner and more innovative future.”
Advancing Lithuania’s Green Hydrogen Capabilities
Mindaugas Zakaras, CEO of MT Group, highlighted the partnership with Nord Steel and its potential:
“Lithuania’s industrial competence is globally competitive, and this project underscores our expertise in green hydrogen technologies. It serves as a catalyst for sustainable energy advancements, benefiting the entire region.”
Nord Steel’s Role in Setting a Regional Benchmark
Nord Steel specializes in complex steel manufacturing for industries worldwide, including power generation, marine, and environmental sectors.
Remigijus Kurgonas, CEO of Nord Steel, noted:
“We view the Klaipėda Port green hydrogen station as an opportunity to establish a regional standard for hydrogen facilities. Our focus is on delivering the highest safety and quality standards.”
MT Group’s Leadership in Renewable Energy
As a leading EPC contractor, MT Group has a strong track record in critical energy and industrial infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture facilities. The company is also a founding partner of Green Energy Park Global, a major initiative producing cost-competitive green hydrogen at gigawatt scale to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like transport and power.
A Milestone for the Baltic Region
This groundbreaking project not only accelerates Lithuania’s adoption of green hydrogen technology but also establishes Klaipėda as a regional hub for sustainable energy solutions, paving the way for a cleaner and more innovative future.
