en.Wedoany.com Reported - In late April 2026, the Port of Tilbury, GeoPura, and Toyota jointly hosted a hydrogen showcase event at the London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, attracting over 100 delegates from the industrial, technology, and policy sectors.

The centrepiece of the event was the arrival of the Energy Observer, the world's first self-sufficient hydrogen-powered vessel and floating renewable energy laboratory. Three rotating sessions gave attendees direct exposure to the practical application of hydrogen production, storage, and distribution technologies, and also included tours of an on-site hydrogen production facility and the nearby Lower Thames Crossing construction activity. Demonstrations featured hydrogen-powered vehicles and generators, refuelling systems, and off-grid power applications.

The showcase builds on a recently announced agreement between GeoPura and Forth Ports, the owner and operator of the Port of Tilbury, to develop an on-site green hydrogen production facility. This arrangement makes Tilbury the first port in the UK to support commercial-scale hydrogen production for heavy industry. The showcase also complements GeoPura's agreement to supply green hydrogen to the Lower Thames Crossing project, the largest hydrogen contract signed to date for a UK construction project.

David Housden, Engineering Director at the Port of Tilbury, said the event demonstrated the shared ambition across the entire supply chain to deliver innovative, low-carbon solutions. GeoPura CEO Andrew Cunningham described the Thames Estuary as a rapidly emerging hydrogen hub, highlighting hydrogen's role in bridging the gap where grid electricity is insufficient or lacks the flexibility to meet port energy demands. Toyota GB President and Managing Director Luigi Ksawery Luca' stated that the event showcased the company's hydrogen strategy across fuel cell vehicles, commercial partnerships, and ecosystem development.

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