Rolls-Royce and Duisport Open CO2-Neutral, Energy-Self-Sufficient Port Terminal

At the beginning of July, Rolls-Royce and Duisburger Hafen AG commissioned a CO2-neutral and self-sufficient energy system for the new Duisburg Gateway Terminal in the Rhine-Ruhr industrial area in Germany. The core components are two mtu combined heat and power plants designed to run on 100 percent hydrogen, which are being used here for the first time worldwide. The system is supplemented by an mtu battery storage system, mtu fuel cell systems and a photovoltaic system. An intelligent energy management system connects the various energy systems and storage facilities to supply consumers at the terminal, including crane systems, charging stations and shore power. In addition, the future supply of neighbouring districts is also being considered in theory.

"Our microgrid runs reliably and shows that it is possible to supply such a large port terminal completely independently with green energy", explained Alexander Garbar, Head of Corporate Development at duisport.

"The introduction of this climate-neutral energy system at the Duisburg Gateway Terminal is a major step towards a more climate-friendly, resilient energy supply. Together with our partner duisport, we are demonstrating how scalable technologies from Rolls-Royce can truly help transform critical infrastructure – and drive the energy transition forward", said Dr Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.