Projects
Our Worldwide Vision
Revolutionizing Offshore Green Energy
Our innovative green hydrogen and ammonia FPSO harnesses renewable energy from offshore wind and wave sources, alongside onshore wind and solar. This 300m-long vessel, moored in 30-400m water depths, integrates a 300MW electrolyzer and ammonia synthesis unit. Powered primarily by an adjacent offshore wind farm, supplemented by wave energy from technology within the forepeak, it ensures continuous operation with zero emissions. The output, green hydrogen or green ammonia, is stored in the hull and exported to shore through existing pipelines, marking a pioneering evolution in cost-effective, offshore green fuel production.
Project Atlantico
FID: Q4 2027
COD: Q4 2031
Atlantico is an innovative, floating, offshore plant designed to accelerate industrial decarbonization in Europe and beyond.
Project Atlantico leverages decades of experience represented by its founders and shareholders -BW Offshore, Jord Oil & Gas, DOC- in offshore engineering and operations of floating assets, partners up with top-tier technology providers and relies on bankable ammonia off-takers.
Based on the well proven FPSO concept (Floating Production Storage and Offloading Unit), SwitcH2 has developed a net-zero floating plant, which will produce renewable ammonia offshore to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal and Fit-for-55 targets, providing a replicable renewable alternative to fossil-based ammonia.
The primary objective of Project Atlantico is to supply approx. 250.000 tons/yr of RFNBO qualified ammonia by 2031. This ammonia will be produced using exclusively renewable energy sources of the Iberian Peninsula, transferred via submarine cables and will comply with the EU REDII/III delegated act.
The FPSO unit will be permanently moored approximately 18km offshore from Viana do Castelo, in Northern Portugal. This is an on-grid plant with a >90% effective load factor maximizing the utilization of the investment.
The renewable ammonia will be offloaded into shuttle carriers and then shipped to the ports in the industrial hub of Europe.
FPSO vs Onshore
- No investment needed in cables from the windfarm to substations and electrical conductivity to shore.
- The power can be taken directly from the wind turbines as the conversion and transformation takes place on the FPSO
- Hydrogen can be easily transformed offshore into ammonia, stored inside the hull and offloaded via shuttle tankers
- Offshore permitting is quicker and easier: a floater can be in production faster than an onshore electrolyser facility as there is no cumbersome land permitting involved
- For safety and environmental reasons, it is preferred to produce hydrogen/ammonia offshore than on land or in busy industrial areas
- The FPSO offers flexibility of deployment: although permanently moored, the entire system can be sailed to a different site and produce there
FPSO vs Fixed Platform
- An FPSO has a minimal impact on the seabed in comparison with a fixed platform as only the mooring system is anchored.
- Fixed platforms and topsides have to be installed by specialized big crane vessels
- A fixed platform needs to be much bigger than an FPSO to host the same electrolyzer system
- Fixed platforms do not have storage space, hence cannot convert hydrogen to ammonia for easier transport to shore
Project Namibia
FID: Q2 2027
COD: Q2 2030
Namibia offers one of the most compelling green hydrogen opportunities globally, supported by world-class solar and wind resources that enable highly competitive, low-cost production. With an ambition to develop 3 GW of green hydrogen capacity by 2030, the country is leveraging an integrated renewable model combining solar, wind, and battery storage to deliver a stable and optimized power profile. This creates a strong foundation not only for export-driven growth, but also for local economic development and decarbonization.
As part of this vision, SwitcH2 has entered into a strategic partnership with a reputable local partner in Lüderitz that will supply renewable electricity from its onshore assets and manage green molecule offtake.
Our North Sea Vision
The SwitcH2 vision is to utilise a central location in the North Sea to produce green hydrogen. This will be done by connecting the H2 FPSO to a bottom-fixed wind park, utilizing the offshore wind energy as the primary source of power for the onboard process. Once the hydrogen is produced, the FPSO will be connected to the existing gas infrastructure, allowing the hydrogen to be brought onshore efficiently and at low cost. The use of the existing gas infrastructure and the planned dedicated hydrogen infrastructure, our green hydrogen can be delivered to off-takers in the Benelux, the UK and Germany.
