Norway’s Höegh Evi, formerly known as Höegh LNG, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating hydrogen import terminal. The terminal is designed to handle up to 210,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030, sourcing from producers in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas. In collaboration with European projects like HySoW Hydrogen and gas pipeline operator Teréga, the terminal will connect the port, located in the Occitanie region, to major hydrogen transport infrastructures, according to Erik Nyheim-led Höegh Evi. The new deep-water port, which aims to become a significant energy transition hub, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational from early 2026. It is the first French port to be privately managed, with a consortium holding a 51% stake that includes DEME Concessions, Euroports, PMV, Qair, and the CCI de l’Aude, while the public sector holds the remaining 49%. "In recent years, the port of Port-La Nouvelle has made significant investments to expand and prepare the port for the future. The port of Port-La Nouvelle is eager to accommodate new types of traffic, particularly those associated with renewable energies and especially those linked to hydrogen molecules," said Hans Kerstens, CEO of SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle. "With its strategic location and well-established marine infrastructure, Port-La Nouvelle is ideally positioned to become a key entry point for hydrogen and low-carbon fuels," he added.