German Utility Uniper Expands Clean Energy Projects in Wilhelmshaven Port
Key Ideas
  • Uniper plans to develop hydrogen storage facilities in Wilhelmshaven's deepwater port to receive and transport imported hydrogen, focusing on decarbonisation and meeting climate goals.
  • The company's projects, including an ammonia plant and a 1 Gigawatt electrolysis plant for hydrogen production, were selected by the European Commission as Projects of Common Interest, providing advantages for planning and implementation.
  • Collaboration with steelmaker Salzgitter aims to deliver 20,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2028, with plans to convert all natural gas operations to hydrogen by 2030, utilizing both existing and new storage facilities.
  • Uniper's strategic shift towards hydrogen is driven by the need to comply with climate objectives, especially after the decline of its Russian gas supply, leading to a partnership with Salzgitter for green hydrogen production and transport.
German utility company Uniper is expanding its clean energy projects in Wilhelmshaven's port by focusing on developing hydrogen storage facilities. The company aims to transform the port into a hub for receiving, storing, and transporting imported hydrogen, part of its decarbonisation strategy. Uniper's plans include the construction of an ammonia plant and a 1 Gigawatt electrolysis plant for hydrogen production, which were chosen as Projects of Common Interest by the European Commission, facilitating project development. Uniper's collaboration with steelmaker Salzgitter involves supplying green hydrogen to Salzgitter's plant, with a pipeline under construction from Wilhelmshaven. By 2028, a 200-megawatt section of the electrolysis facility is expected to be operational, providing green hydrogen. The company's long-term goal is to convert all natural gas operations to hydrogen by 2030, utilizing storage capacity of 600 gigawatt-hours. Uniper plans to repurpose existing gas storage caverns and build new ones to achieve this target, supported by government initiatives and partnerships within the energy sector.
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