European Commission Approves Funding for Uniper's Hydrogen Project in Germany
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- The European Commission has approved a €42m state aid measure to support Uniper's 30MW hydrogen production project in Lower Saxony, Germany.
- Uniper's Project Chess, utilizing wind resources, aims to produce 2,700 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, potentially scaling up to 300MW by 2027.
- The Commission highlighted the importance of facilitating renewable hydrogen production, knowledge-sharing, and alignment with key EU policy goals like the Hydrogen Strategy and REPowerEU Plan.
- In addition to the mentioned project, Uniper has been actively involved in the energy transition, including opening an underground hydrogen storage cavern in Krummhörn for further research and development.
The European Commission has given the green light to a €42m state aid package to boost Uniper's hydrogen project in Lower Saxony, Germany. The initiative, known as Project Chess, will see Uniper collaborating with EWE to deploy a 30MW electrolyser, powered by the region's wind resources, to generate 2,700 tonnes of green hydrogen annually initially, with plans for expansion up to 300MW by 2027. This approval aligns with EU's strategic objectives for renewable hydrogen and promotes knowledge-sharing within the industry. Uniper's recent activities also include the establishment of an innovative underground hydrogen storage cavern in Krummhörn, emphasizing their commitment to exploring clean energy solutions for the future.
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