Perpetual Next and Lhyfe have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the supply of green hydrogen for Perpetual Next's forthcoming DeltaNor biomethanol production plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands. Under this agreement, Lhyfe is slated to produce up to 12,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually on-site, directly supporting the biomethanol facility. The DeltaNor plant is designed to produce 220,000 tonnes of biomethanol per year.
Lhyfe, a French company, currently operates four production sites across Europe, with plans to expand to six by the end of the year. The Netherlands is recognized as a leading European market for green hydrogen development, and Lhyfe is actively pursuing projects in the region, including a 120 MW initiative in Delfzijl.
For freight forwarders and shippers, the development of biomethanol production facilities like DeltaNor signals a growing trend towards alternative fuels in the maritime sector. Increased availability of biomethanol could contribute to decarbonization efforts, potentially impacting future bunker fuel choices and the development of green shipping corridors. This initiative could also influence the demand for specialized bunkering infrastructure and logistics for alternative fuels, creating new opportunities and requirements for supply chain planning.
