Klaipeda State Seaport Authority

Lithuania launches green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship

Lithuania has launched its first green hydrogen and electricity-powered vessel, commissioned by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority. Designed with zero environmental impact, the ship will collect waste from other vessels entering the port.

Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, stated: “We have not only launched a tanker, but also a new approach to port operations – cleaner, smarter and more environmentally friendly. This first-ever hydrogen and electricity-powered...

https://container-news.com/lithuania-launches-green-hydrogen-and-electricity-powered-ship/

MT Group to build first hydrogen station in Baltic States

MT Group, an EPC Contractor of European energy infrastructure projects, has signed a major contract with the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority to build a green hydrogen production and refueling station in the Port of Klaipeda.

This will be the first hydrogen station in the Baltic States, with a total projected value of €10.5 million (US$11.3 million).

Under the contract, MT Group will undertake the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the technological equipment for the hydrogen...

https://container-news.com/mt-group-to-build-first-hydrogen-station-in-baltic-states/

Klaipėda Port signs sustainabilty energy deals

Some important signatures have been put on the first project for green hydrogen production and refuelling stations in Klaipėda, Lithuania.

Klaipėda State Seaport Authority has signed a contract with MT Group, which will supply the equipment for green hydrogen production and the stationary public refuelling stations, as well as assemble it and carry out all startup and adjustment operations.

“In a couple of years, we will not only have electricity generated by solar, wind or other renewable energy...

https://container-news.com/klaipeda-port-signs-sustainabilty-energy-deals/

Construction works commence on Lithuania’s first hydrogen-electric ship

A new chapter in the history of the Lithuanian shipping industry has begun with the initiation of the construction of the first hydrogen-electric ship at Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS).

“I am glad that this modern vessel, which meets the highest environmental protection requirements, is being built in Klaipėda. This is extremely relevant and significant not only for Lithuania but also on a global scale. In Lithuania, we have all the conditions to implement the most advanced maritime...

https://container-news.com/construction-works-commence-on-lithuanias-first-hydrogen-electric-ship/

Lithuanian yard lays keel of hydrogen-powered workboat

Rendering of a waste collection workboat

Western Baltija Shipbuilding of Lithuania has laid the keel of a new hybrid hydrogen-electric workboat ordered by the country’s Klaipėda State Seaport Authority (KSSA). The vessel will be used primarily for the transport of collected waste from ships. According to current regulations, all ships...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/pollution-control/lithuanian-yard-lays-keel-of-hydrogen-powered-workboat/

Lithuania’s Klaipeda Port secures €65 million loan for improvement works

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority of Lithuania have entered into a €65 million (US$69.1 million) loan agreement for the develo ..

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