The H2Deri@BSP project has released a comprehensive market analysis covering hydrogen derivatives across the Baltic Sea Region. The report provides an in-depth look at current and projected demand, production capacities, infrastructure preparedness, regulatory developments, and the region’s import–export potential.
Drawing on extensive literature reviews, surveys, interviews, and workshops, the analysis mapped nearly 300 hydrogen-related initiatives – most of which are still in planning or feasibility phases.
Findings show that the Baltic Sea Region is gaining momentum in renewable maritime fuels, but hydrogen derivatives are still in their early stages. EU regulations like FuelEU Maritime, AFIR, and ETS are beginning to shape the market, but fragmented policies and slow national implementation limit large-scale deployment.
Ports are central to this transition. Some are already planning or implementing bunkering and storage infrastructure for renewable fuels. Existing hubs leverage their expertise and networks, while ports near new production facilities can gain cost advantages, broadening the range of key bunkering locations
If planned projects are realised, hydrogen-derived energy production could reach 338 TWh, equivalent to 31 million tonnes of Marine Gasoil, by 2030 and beyond.
Today, only 2% of this capacity is operational, with Denmark, Germany, Finland, and Sweden leading production.
Download the full report:
H2-Derivative Market Demand Analysis for the Baltic Sea Region
Background to the H2Deri@BSP project:
The H2Derivatives@BalticSeaPorts (H2Deri@BSP) project is led by Port of Hamburg Marketing and co-financed by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme. It began in March 2025 and will run until February 2028. More information on the project: https://interreg-baltic.eu/project/h2deribsp
Project partners:
Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V., IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Alexela, Port of Helsinki, Port of Kiel, Freeport of Ventspils Authority, ZDS – Association of German Seaport Operators, Port of Tallinn, Gasum, MB Energy, Hamburg Port Authority, Port Esbjerg, Lindholmen Science Park, Luleå Hamn, Port of Klaipėda, HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH
