Lithuania opens first green hydrogen production base at Klaipėda port

The first green hydrogen production and refuelling station in Lithuania has been officially launched at the state-run Klaipėda seaport, marking a step toward expanding the country’s sustainable energy infrastructure, reports LRT.

Port authorities stated the facility will supply eco-friendly fuel for light vehicles and heavy transport, including a newly commissioned hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel. The project aligns with Klaipėda’s strategy to adopt modern, low-emission solutions, said Algis Latakas, the port’s director general.

“A few years ago, green hydrogen was just a bold vision for us—an uncharted path. Today, we’re opening Lithuania’s first green hydrogen base and entering a new energy era,” Latakas said in a statement. The initiative, he added, reflects the port’s commitment to pioneering sustainable technologies despite early challenges in implementation.

Transport Minister Juras Taminskas called the launch “a major achievement not just for the port, but for the entire country,” emphasising its role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels. “This infrastructure shows Lithuania is on par with Western progress. We hope to achieve full energy independence from fossil fuels far sooner than a decade from now,” he said.

The station, located on Nemuno Street in Klaipėda, uses a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser to produce up to 127 tonnes of hydrogen annually at full capacity. The port has also acquired a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai for operational use, with roughly a quarter of the output reserved for its own needs. Commercial sales of the hydrogen are expected to begin in autumn.

Partially funded by the EU’s 2021–2027 cohesion funds and Lithuania’s Economic Recovery Plan, the €12 million project received about €6 million in EU support. Implemented by engineering firms Inžinerinis projektavimas, MT Group, and Gevalda, the station began development in 2023.

The port is exploring further applications for green hydrogen, including cargo transport by road and rail, in collaboration with logistics partners such as LTG Group, Bega, and Volvo Lietuva.