International Partnerships for the Future of Hydrogen
SEFE is developing global hydrogen supply chains with the aim of helping to supply Germany and Europe with hydrogen. The focus is on sourcing hydrogen from countries with abundant wind and solar energy in the form of ammonia, which will be transported by ship and converted back into hydrogen at import locations. Through Germany’s core hydrogen network, the hydrogen will then reach industrial customers, where it will replace fossil raw materials and fuels. These international partnerships are a crucial step toward establishing hydrogen as a cornerstone of the energy transition and tapping into additional supply sources for industry.
Together with Höegh Evi, for example, SEFE is planning floating import terminals and hydrogen corridors to ensure flexible connectivity to global markets. While SEFE is set to handle procurement and marketing, Höegh Evi will be responsible for the maritime infrastructure and the conversion of ammonia into hydrogen.
Together with ACWA Power, SEFE is also planning a hydrogen bridge between Saudi Arabia and Germany. The partners aim to supply 200,000 metric tons of green hydrogen—produced via electrolysis using renewable electricity—to Europe annually starting in 2030. SEFE is set to participate as a co-investor and market the hydrogen as the primary buyer.
SEFE is also focusing on partnerships in South America: Together with Eletrobras and the Kuwaiti project developer EnerTech, the company is driving forward the development of a supply chain for hydrogen from Brazil. This hydrogen is to be produced via electrolysis using hydropower. SEFE plans to participate in the infrastructure and handle marketing in Europe.
Through these initiatives, SEFE aims to tap into various international sources of supply and support the establishment of a diversified hydrogen supply for Germany and Europe.