We’re excited to be back at Offshore Europe.
This September, Apollo’s Study Manager for Decarbonisation, Michelle Hitches, will speak in Technical Session 14: Net Zero Hydrogen and Renewables at Offshore Europe 2025.
From vision to definition
Stage One of the Hydrogen Offshore Production Project (HOP2) explored the feasibility of repurposing existing offshore platforms for hydrogen production. The study proved it could be achieved, highlighting opportunities to reuse infrastructure, reduce costs and cut environmental impact.
Stage Two moves the project forward. Michelle’s talk will cover the detailed definition of new offshore topsides for hydrogen production and how these can be integrated with existing infrastructure.
Tackling technical challenges
The Concept Definition study has involved every discipline. Process, mechanical, electrical, structural, safety and environmental teams have each played a part. The work covers hydrogen compression, HVAC, lifting systems, power integration and operations and maintenance strategies.
The study shows what an offshore hydrogen platform could look like, how it would function and what must be addressed to bring the concept to reality.
Why it matters
Hydrogen is a key part of the transition to net zero. Offshore production brings important benefits.
- Reusing offshore assets cuts decommissioning costs.
- Reduced environmental impact makes offshore production more sustainable.
- New economic opportunities are created for offshore and coastal communities.
HOP2 provides a structured pathway from idea to delivery. It shows how offshore hydrogen can become a practical part of the UK’s energy transition.
Join us at Offshore Europe
📅 Thursday 4 September 2025
🕒 15:30 – 16:00
📍 Conference Room 4 – 1st Floor
Michelle will present findings from Stage Two for the first time. A full paper and a detailed case study will be published shortly after the event.
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