Lithuania’s first green hydrogen station opens

“Only a few years ago, green hydrogen at Klaipeda Port was little more than an ambitious vision. It led us into unexplored territory, where we often found ourselves among the first to tackle challenges that had no clear solutions. The journey was demanding, but it gave us invaluable experience. Today, we are proud to open Lithuania’s first green hydrogen facility and contribute to a new chapter in the country’s energy transition. Klaipeda Port has always connected sea and land routes; now it is also becoming a gateway to future energy solutions,” said Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipeda Port Authority.

Development of the green hydrogen project began in 2023. Construction of the facility started in the summer of 2025, and the project quickly gained momentum. The key equipment arrived at the port in October, installation followed shortly afterwards, and in April this year the first green hydrogen was successfully produced.

The facility uses a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser to produce green hydrogen. At full capacity, it will be capable of producing around 127 tpy of hydrogen.

Klaipeda Port Authority is not only introducing green hydrogen to Lithuania but is also becoming one of its first users. Approximately one quarter of the hydrogen produced at the new facility will be used to power the Authority’s own operations. A newly built hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel will soon enter service in the port, while a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai has already joined the Authority’s vehicle fleet. These investments reflect a broader commitment to testing, demonstrating and advancing clean technologies in real operating conditions. By using the fuel it produces, Klaipeda Port Authority is helping to create confidence in hydrogen as a viable solution for the future of sustainable transport and port operations.

Designed as open infrastructure, the facility will serve not only the port but also the wider transport and logistics sector. Together with LTG Group, Klaipeda Stevedoring Company BEGA and Volvo Lietuva, Klaipeda Port Authority is exploring opportunities to use hydrogen in road freight transport, railway operations and various port activities. Commercial hydrogen supply is expected to begin in Autumn 2026.

The project implemented under the Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan Next Generation Lithuania, funded by the EU’s NextGenerationEU recovery and resilience facility. The total estimated cost of the hydrogen production and refueling station is approximately €12 million, with around €6 million financed by EU funds.

The project was implemented by Inžinerinis projektavimas, MT Group, and Gevalda.

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