Siemens Energy Secures Contract for Green Hydrogen Plant in Emden, Germany
Key Ideas
  • Siemens Energy awarded a contract by EWE to supply a 280 MW electrolysis system in Emden, Germany for green hydrogen production, aiming to avoid 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually in the steel industry.
  • The project is part of EWE's Clean Hydrogen Coastline initiative and is classified as a strategic funding measure by the German government and the European Commission.
  • EWE and Siemens Energy have signed a 10-year service contract, with the electrolyser based on PEM technology for efficient operation with renewable energies.
  • The immediate implementation of the project signifies readiness within the industry to scale up green hydrogen projects in Germany, contributing to regional and national value creation.
Siemens Energy has secured a contract from EWE, a German utility, to supply a 280 Megawatt electrolysis system for green hydrogen production in Emden, Germany. The plant, set to start operating in 2027, aims to provide up to 26,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, with potential CO2 savings of around 800,000 tonnes per year in the steel industry. This initiative is part of EWE's Clean Hydrogen Coastline project, comprising four sub-projects, and has received strategic funding recognition from the German government and the European Commission. The collaboration between EWE and Siemens Energy includes a 10-year service contract. The electrolyser, based on PEM technology, is designed for efficient operation with renewable energies, offering flexibility in ramp-up times. The project's swift commencement demonstrates the industry's readiness to upscale green hydrogen initiatives in Germany, emphasizing both regional and national value creation.
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