Hydrogen Scotland and German industry alliance AquaVentus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating cross-border collaboration on hydrogen production, transport and infrastructure development.
The agreement was signed at the Offshore Europe trade fair in Aberdeen and is intended to support the development of a European hydrogen market by integrating efforts across the entire value chain—from production and storage to transport and end-use.
“Scotland is uniquely positioned to become a leading exporter of green hydrogen thanks to its vast offshore and onshore wind potential,” said Nigel Holmes, chief executive of Hydrogen Scotland. “By working closely with AquaVentus, we are building a bridge across the North Sea – not just between two countries, but for a truly European hydrogen market.”
The two organisations said they will also intensify joint research initiatives and advocate for a faster ramp-up of hydrogen deployment across Europe.
AquaVentus chairman Jörg Singer highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership for Germany’s industrial sector, stating, “Germany, as Europe’s largest industrial hub, depends on reliable supplies of green hydrogen. Working with our partners in Scotland opens up tremendous opportunities: we are combining offshore wind, electrolysis and a joint pipeline infrastructure.”
He added that the alliance aims to deliver “security of supply, economic prospects and genuine added value for the energy transition across Europe.”
In parallel with the MoU, AquaVentus published a position paper outlining the benefits of a strengthened German-British energy partnership focused on hydrogen.
