RWE Pilots Green Hydrogen Production at Lingen Plant in Germany
Key Ideas
  • RWE's pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen, Germany, with a capacity of 14MW, is a significant step towards generating green hydrogen from renewable sources.
  • The facility aims to provide insights for developing industrial-scale hydrogen facilities, with plans to expand its capacity to 300MW by 2027 as part of the GET H2 Nukleus project.
  • Partnering with the Lower Saxony Ministry, RWE received substantial funding for the pilot electrolyser and the upcoming 300MW plant, demonstrating strong government support for green hydrogen initiatives.
  • RWE's initiative in Lingen is part of the GET H2 Nukleus project, contributing to the establishment of Germany's first public hydrogen infrastructure, aimed at accelerating the transition to a hydrogen economy.
RWE recently inaugurated its pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen, Germany, in the presence of key officials, including Federal Minister Robert Habeck and Lower Saxony's Minister President Stephan Weil. The plant, situated at RWE's Emsland gas-fired power plant, has a capacity of 14MW and can produce up to 270kg of green hydrogen per hour using electricity from renewable sources. The facility employs two electrolysis technologies to gather valuable insights for future large-scale hydrogen production. Notably, a 100-MW electrolyser is set to be operational by 2025, with plans for expansion to 300MW by 2027 as part of the GET H2 Nukleus project. RWE's CEO, Markus Krebber, emphasized the company's commitment to expanding green hydrogen production capacities to support industrial decarbonization efforts. The Lower Saxony Ministry's financial support for the pilot plant and the upcoming 300MW electrolyser underscores government backing for green hydrogen initiatives. RWE plans to integrate hydrogen into its power plant and fuel for vehicles, with hydrogen filling stations in the pipeline. The initiative in Lingen, part of the GET H2 Nukleus project, aims to establish the first public hydrogen infrastructure in Germany, facilitating the transition to a hydrogen economy and aiding companies in meeting climate targets.
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