Klaipėda Port Receives Key Equipment for Lithuania’s First Green Hydrogen Production Facility

Klaipėda Port has reached a major milestone in the development of its green hydrogen production and supply station, following the arrival of essential equipment at the construction site. The project, the first of its kind in Lithuania and across neighbouring ports, has also completed pipeline testing, moving it closer to operational readiness.

Progress Toward Baltic Region’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Production

Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, said the equipment delivery reflects growing momentum for the country’s energy transition:
“The arrival of this equipment marks an important step forward for Lithuania’s energy transition. Klaipėda Port is becoming the first port in the Baltic Sea region not only to talk about green energy, but to produce it and apply it in real operations. This milestone opens new opportunities for our maritime sector and industry, and demonstrates that Klaipėda Port is ready to lead with cleaner, more sustainable and future-oriented solutions.”

Station to Begin Operations Next Year

The hydrogen station, scheduled to begin operations next year, will be equipped with a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser. Once fully operational, it is expected to produce approximately 127 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.

A portion of this output will power Lithuania’s first green hydrogen-fuelled vessel, which is currently nearing completion.

EU-Backed Energy Transition Initiative

The project is being implemented under Next Generation Lithuania, part of the European Union’s NextGenerationEU recovery and resilience facility. The green hydrogen production and refuelling station has an estimated cost of €12 million, with roughly €6 million financed through EU funding.