Uniper and Electric Hydrogen Partner to Develop Major Green Hydrogen Project in Wilhelmshaven
Key Ideas
- Uniper and Electric Hydrogen collaborate to design a 200-MW electrolyzer plant for large-scale electrolysis in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
- The project aims to produce green hydrogen and includes an ammonia import terminal to meet Germany's demand for green hydrogen.
- Electric Hydrogen's proton exchange membrane electrolysis technology is selected for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- The Green Wilhelmshaven project signifies a crucial step in decarbonizing German and European industries with zero-carbon green hydrogen.
German energy company Uniper has partnered with Electric Hydrogen to develop a 200-MW electrolyzer plant for large-scale electrolysis in Wilhelmshaven, Northern Germany. The project, part of Uniper's Green Wilhelmshaven initiative, will include an ammonia import terminal alongside the electrolyzer to cater to Germany's green hydrogen demand. The electrolyzer, to be built on the site of Uniper's former coal-fired power plant, will use renewable electricity from wind farms to produce zero-carbon green hydrogen. Both the electrolyzer and the ammonia terminal will be connected to Germany's hydrogen backbone and storage facilities in northern Germany, positioning Wilhelmshaven as a key hub for green hydrogen. Electric Hydrogen's advanced proton exchange membrane electrolysis technology was chosen for its efficiency and integrated plant design, which minimizes production costs. The collaboration aims to drive the decarbonization of German and European industries, with green hydrogen playing a vital role in achieving carbon neutrality in sectors like chemicals, steel, marine, and air transport. The project has received the 'Project of Common Interest' status, highlighting its significance in the European energy landscape. Uniper and Electric Hydrogen are committed to making the energy transition more sustainable and affordable while ensuring a greener energy supply for Europe.
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