Dunkirk, Europe’s No.1 energy hub
The need to gradually reduce the use of fossil fuels and green reindustrialisation will lead to a massive need for alternative energies. Dunkirk, a key player in energy trade and production, aims to become the European reference port for all low-carbon and transitional energies.
LNG
The LNG terminal, operated by Dunkerque LNG, is the second largest LNG terminal in continental Europe, with a handling capacity of 10 million tonnes per year.
Nuclear power
The six reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power station currently provide 5,400 MW of power. On the same site, EDF and RTE are planning to build two EPR2 nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 3,340 MW, which should be operational by 2040.
Hydrogen
H2V is leading a project to mass- produced green hydrogen in the port area. 28,000 tonnes of green hydrogen will be produced annually by electrolysis.
Wind power
EDF, Enbridge and RTE are developing an offshore wind farm project off the coast of Dunkirk, which will provide 600 MW of power by 2027.
Photovoltaic
By 2027,PHOTOSOL and EDF Renouvelables will have installed photovoltaic power stations on the port area, with a total capacity of 40 MW.
E-fuels
Engie and Infinium are planning to set up a unit to produce synthetic fuels from captured CO2 and hydrogen on the former SRD industrial site in the port area, as part of the ReuZe project.
industrial electricity requirements
expected in 2040
in hydrogen needs/ year
expected in 2030
