Provaris and Uniper Team Up to Deliver 40,000 Tonnes of Green Hydrogen to Europe

Provaris Energy Advances Hydrogen Supply Chain and Carrier Technology

Provaris Energy Ltd, an emerging leader in the hydrogen energy space, has provided significant updates on its progress to establish a green hydrogen supply chain connecting Norway and Europe. With major advancements in their proprietary hydrogen carrier solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is poised to play a pivotal role in sustainable energy transportation. These innovations aim to create efficient, cost-effective solutions for the long-term supply of hydrogen while addressing global decarbonization goals.

Progress in Norway

Provaris has made strides in finalizing a term sheet with key partners, Uniper and Norwegian Hydrogen. The agreement focuses on the supply and purchase of hydrogen, targeting a 10-year offtake contract of over 40,000 tonnes per annum. This partnership aims to transport green hydrogen from Nordic production facilities to Germany, a region expected to demand increasing volumes of renewable energy.

The collaboration includes Provaris’ involvement in the Fjord H2 project, a 270 MW plant designed to produce and export hydrogen across Europe. This initiative reflects a broader vision to establish a reliable, RFNBO-compliant (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) hydrogen supply. Provaris is also engaging shipyards and shipowners to develop transport and storage solutions, emphasizing flexibility and cost-efficiency.

Further progress is linked to the Fiskå Facility in Norway, where the sale and lease-back of the site will support Provaris in restarting the development of prototype hydrogen tanks. These tanks are critical to advancing the operational efficacy of its carrier technology and hydrogen storage solutions.

Hydrogen Carrier Technology

One of Provaris’ standout innovations is its proprietary hydrogen carrier technology, comprising the H2Neo and H2Leo solutions. These are designed to store and transport gaseous hydrogen efficiently and safely, enabling scalable and flexible delivery options.

About H2Neo

The H2Neo is Provaris’ flagship compressed hydrogen carrier, with a containment tank capacity of 430 tonnes, equivalent to 26,000 cubic meters of hydrogen stored at 250 bar of pressure. Its design integrates patented containment technology into a standard MR tanker platform, ensuring it balances cost-efficiency with high-volume load capacity. Scheduled for availability in 2027, the H2Neo is undergoing rigorous final classification and safety assessments. It aims to streamline marine hydrogen transport by reducing energy loss and operational complexity in regional supply chains.

Illustration of the H2Leo Floating Storage integrated with H2Neo 430t carrier for loading/unloading – Image Credit Provaris

H2Leo

The H2Leo, another key innovation, is a flexible floating hydrogen storage solution with capacities ranging from 300 to 600 tonnes, expandable up to 2,000 tonnes. This design offers versatility, serving as short-term storage during production peaks or buffer storage at export and import hubs. It represents a cost-effective alternative to traditional onshore hydrogen storage, cutting capital costs to as little as $0.2 to $0.3 million per tonne.

The H2Leo supports continuous operations with SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) capabilities, and by facilitating hydrogen discharge and loading without downtime. This technology has achieved Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping, reinforcing its safety and feasibility. Operational availability is projected for 2025, making it a critical component in global hydrogen value chains.

Applications and Current Relevance

The advances presented by Provaris show the practical potential for these technologies to meet immediate and mid-term energy demands. Both the H2Neo and H2Leo systems eliminate some of the key barriers to hydrogen adoption, such as high storage costs and transport inefficiencies. For example, the H2Leo’s floating storage capabilities can be immediately applied to stabilize energy availability in areas with renewable energy surplus, ensuring hydrogen production isn’t wasteful during off-peak demand periods.

Looking ahead, Provaris’ carriers could play an integral role in decarbonizing industries reliant on traditional fuels. Hydrogen, transported using these solutions, holds potential for powering heavy-duty transportation sectors, such as trucking and shipping. Additionally, urban centers aiming to meet climate targets could integrate these carriers as part of regional green energy networks to replace fossil fuel-based power systems.

These advancements suggest we are entering a critical phase where innovations in hydrogen storage and transport can contribute directly to energy equality, even in remote or underserved areas. This technology also supports ongoing conversations about global climate resilience, offering a model for reducing emissions in heavy industries that are challenging to decarbonize otherwise.

Future Projections

By 2027, Provaris’ solutions could align with major energy transition goals, helping nations transition faster to sustainable fuels. While there is still work to be done to scale these technologies to global demand, their introduction begins setting the stage for hydrogen’s integration as a mainstream energy player.