UK-based offshore engineering firm Aquaterra Energy has partnered with Dutch renewable energy company Seawind Ocean Technology to jointly develop the 3.2GW HyMed project.

HyMed's planned ultra-deep water development offshore Italy will be the world's largest offshore floating wind and green hydrogen production project. The project is currently in the permitting phase of Phase 1, with grid connection and environmental impact assessment underway.

Anne Haase, Director of Renewable Energy at Aquaterra Energy, said: "We are excited about this new partnership as governments and businesses recognize the value of hydrogen as a vital resource for net zero initiatives, energy security and protection from fluctuating natural gas prices. Seawind's fully integrated and scalable floating wind model provides a clear path to cost-effective industrial-scale production.

Through our work on the Haldane project, we have developed industry-leading hydrogen expertise across the business and are very keen to partner with Seawind to assist in accelerating its innovative production strategy.

The two companies will jointly develop and build wind and hydrogen offshore assets. Aquaterra will leverage its expertise in offshore engineering and green hydrogen production, while Seawind will contribute its expertise in floating offshore wind technology. The project is expected to begin operations in 2027.

Dimitrios Moudouris, CEO of Seawind Ocean Technology, said: "Aquaterra Energy has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to green hydrogen through existing projects, and we have identified an experienced partner that will allow us to accelerate our ambitious offshore wind and Hydrogen energy project development strategy.

Aquaterra Energy has developed the most advanced and reliable offshore green hydrogen production concepts on the market, understanding the wider offshore energy market and the various options and solutions for off-take of offshore green hydrogen. Culturally, we see Seawind and Aquaterra Energy as great partners for us because they have the agility and expertise to complement our approach to scalability and accelerate the energy transition.Editor/XingWentao