Siemens Energy Secures Major Deal for Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
Key Ideas
  • Siemens Energy to supply a 280-megawatt electrolysis system to German utility EWE for a large-scale hydrogen project in Emden, Germany.
  • The project, part of EWE's 'Clean Hydrogen Coastline' initiative, aims to produce 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, potentially reducing 800,000 tons of CO2 emissions in the steel industry.
  • The German government and European Commission support the project's strategic importance as a key funding measure, promoting the growth of the green hydrogen industry.
  • EWE's CEO and Siemens Energy executives express enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the significance of regional and national value creation and the use of PEM technology for efficient hydrogen production.
Siemens Energy has won a significant contract to provide a 280-megawatt electrolysis system to German utility EWE for a large-scale hydrogen project in Emden, Germany. The project under EWE's 'Clean Hydrogen Coastline' initiative aims to produce 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, potentially slashing 800,000 tons of CO2 emissions in the steel industry. Recognized as an Important Project of Common European Interest, the initiative received strategic funding support from the German government and European Commission. The project's immediate implementation signifies a crucial step in advancing the green hydrogen industry in Germany. The electrolyzer, based on PEM technology, offers flexibility in operation with renewable energies and is manufactured at Siemens Energy's Berlin site. EWE's CEO and Siemens Energy executives praise the partnership, highlighting the focus on regional and national value creation and the benefits of utilizing efficient electrolysis technology to drive sustainable energy practices.
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