Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) for Hydrogen Transport from Scotland (LHyTS)
Overview
Statuspilot-trial opportunity under feasibility assessment; Phase 3 activities proposed
Country · regionScotland, United Kingdom
TechnologyLOHC/MCH transport and storage technology; MCH-LOHC technology
ProductLiquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC), specifically methylcyclohexane (MCH)
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis. “Other Electrolysis” and “Unknown PtX” are recorded classifications, not a specific electrolyzer design or power-to-X route.
Details
Technology & product
Componentshydrogenation of Toluene (TOL) to Methylcyclohexane (MCH), loading, transporting, unloading, dehydrogenating MCH upon arrival in Rotterdam
Configuration DetailLOHC chain using TOL/MCH: hydrogenation in Scotland, marine transport, unloading and dehydrogenation in Rotterdam for downstream distribution
Project TypeFeasibility assessment for a pilot trial
Status & timeline
Lifecycle Stagefeasibility study for a pilot trial
Location & names
Site NameSt Fergus, Sullom Voe Terminal, Koole Terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Additional project information
Administrative AreaAberdeenInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
CountryUnited KingdomInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Progress StatusFeasibilityInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Configuration DetailUnknown PtXInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductLOHCInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
No recorded project events.
Sources & record history
Sources
- Net Zero Technology Centre Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) Shared by 6 fields: Current
- Scottish Government A Trading Nation - Realising Scotland's Hydrogen Potential: plan for exports — 4. Connectivity Pillars Shared by 2 fields: Current
- ERM Project launched to create Hydrogen Highway from Scotland to Rotterdam Shared by 2 fields: Current
- International Energy Agency IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 6 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
Field sources
Shared date, confidence and value status appear once with their source above; a dash in the table refers to that source context.
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) for Hydrogen Transport from Scotland (LHyTS) | View exact valueLiquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) for Hydrogen Transport from Scotland (LHyTS) | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) | — | |
| Site Name | St Fergus, Sullom Voe Terminal, Koole Terminals in the Port of Rotterdam | View exact value["St Fergus","Sullom Voe Terminal","Koole Terminals in the Port of Rotterdam"] | A Trading Nation - Realising Scotland's Hydrogen Potential: plan for exports — 4. Connectivity Pillars | — | |
| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom | View exact valueScotland, United Kingdom | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) | — | |
| Components | hydrogenation of Toluene (TOL) to Methylcyclohexane (MCH), loading, transporting, unloading, dehydrogenating MCH upon arrival in Rotterdam | View exact value["hydrogenation of Toluene (TOL) to Methylcyclohexane (MCH)","loading","transporting","unloading","dehydrogenating MCH upon arrival in Rotterdam"] | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) | — | |
| Configuration Detail | LOHC chain using TOL/MCH: hydrogenation in Scotland, marine transport, unloading and dehydrogenation in Rotterdam for downstream distribution | View exact valueLOHC chain using TOL/MCH: hydrogenation in Scotland, marine transport, unloading and dehydrogenation in Rotterdam for downstream distribution | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) | — | |
| Product | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC), specifically methylcyclohexane (MCH) | View exact valueLiquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC), specifically methylcyclohexane (MCH) | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) | — | |
| Project Type | Feasibility assessment for a pilot trial | View exact valueFeasibility assessment for a pilot trial | A Trading Nation - Realising Scotland's Hydrogen Potential: plan for exports — 4. Connectivity Pillars | — | |
| Technology | LOHC/MCH transport and storage technology; MCH-LOHC technology | View exact valueLOHC/MCH transport and storage technology; MCH-LOHC technology | Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Hydrogen Transport from Scotland to Rotterdam (LHyTS) | — | |
| Lifecycle Stage | feasibility study for a pilot trial | View exact valuefeasibility study for a pilot trial | Project launched to create Hydrogen Highway from Scotland to Rotterdam | — | |
| Progress Status | pilot-trial opportunity under feasibility assessment; Phase 3 activities proposed | View exact valuepilot-trial opportunity under feasibility assessment; Phase 3 activities proposed | Project launched to create Hydrogen Highway from Scotland to Rotterdam | — | |
| Administrative Area | Aberdeen | View exact valueAberdeen | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | View exact valueUnited Kingdom | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | Feasibility | View exact valueFeasibility study | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Configuration Detail | Unknown PtX | View exact valueUnknown PtX | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Product | LOHC | View exact valueLOHC | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | Other Electrolysis | View exact valueOther Electrolysis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
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