€100 million green hydrogen refuelling station coming to Italy

NatPower H, a company of the NatPower group, has announced a €100

boating in Italy, the first of its kind in the nation.

This venture envisions the establishment of at least 100 hydrogen

refuelling stations over the next six years, with the intention of extending the

model to regions beyond the Mediterranean Sea.

Scheduled to inaugurate its initial installation by the summer of 2024, the

project aims to position sustainable energy hubs within major Italian marinas.

The objective is to create conducive conditions for the development and

utilisation of hydrogen-powered boats, thereby contributing to a greener

maritime landscape.

To enhance the project’s environmental impact and value, NatPower H has

entered into a strategic partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects. The

architectural firm will provide sustainable designs, aligning with the demand

for simple, eco-friendly, innovative, and low-tech facilities.

NatPower H emphasizes the use of locally sourced materials such as sand and

soil, along with low-carbon concrete, to not only reduce the ecological

footprint but also enable the creation of organic forms that harmonise with the

environment.

Employing innovative techniques in automatic material placement, the

stations are designed to be fully recyclable, utilising unreinforced,

dry-assembled masonry and eliminating the need for carpentry during

construction.

“Strengthened by a pipeline of renewables projects that already exceeds 23

gigawatt (GW), we have decided to create NatPowerH, the first global operator

for the production, storage and supply of green hydrogen, to create the first

hydrogen supply infrastructure for pleasure boating in the world,” commented

Fabrizio Zago, Group CEO, NatPower.

“We believe that hydrogen represents one of the most effective solutions to

boost the energy transition of the entire pleasure boating and yachting

sector.

“In particular, the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier, through fuel

cells and electric motors, is proving to be one of the most promising options,

offering optimal performance while respecting the environment.”

In summer 2023, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group and ADNOC

Distribution signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore

consumer-facing and industry-leading innovations and enhance Abu Dhabi’s coastal

and marine locations.