Project partners from the North Sea Hydrogen Valley Ports (NSH2V Ports) project attended the final H2Ports Conference at Fundación Valenciaport on 3 December. The conference marked an important milestone, showcasing the significant progress made in integrating hydrogen technologies into everyday port operations.
During the event, participants were able to see several H2Ports demonstrations in action, including a hydrogen-powered reach stacker, yard tractor, and a mobile hydrogen refuelling unit. These live demonstrations provided clear evidence that hydrogen solutions are moving beyond pilots and into practical, operational use within port environments.
The NSH2V Ports consortium was represented by Joshua Dauda (New Energy Coalition), Nils Meyer‑Larsen, and Friederike Fontes (ISL – Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics). The team actively engaged in discussions on hydrogen safety protocols, operational experiences, and the broader outlook for hydrogen adoption across European ports.
The visit offered valuable insights into how pioneering ports such as Valencia are leading the way in the safe and practical integration of hydrogen within port ecosystems, providing important lessons for other ports across the North Sea region.
We would like to thank Jorge Miguel Lara López and the team at Fundación Valenciaport for hosting the event. Special thanks also go to our consortium member Andrew Win (Ballard Power Systems) for the invitation. In addition to his role within NSH2V Ports, Andrew is actively involved in the H2Ports initiative, strengthening the connection between both projects.