The German government, in collaboration with federal state governments, has approved funding exceeding 619 million euros for two major hydrogen projects initiated by RWE. This financial support will enable the implementation of a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen as part of the GET H2 Nukleus project and a hydrogen storage facility in Gronau-Epe. Additionally, a consortium including RWE will develop a 100-MW electrolyser plant at the port of Rostock under the HyTechHafen Rostock project. The federal government contributes 70% of the funding for each project, with states like Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania providing the remaining 30%. RWE plans to invest a significant amount in these projects aiming for green hydrogen production. Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG, expressed excitement about the advancement of the hydrogen economy thanks to the government funding. The approval of these projects as Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) by the EU Commission in February paved the way for national funding. The first industrial-scale hydrogen projects in Germany are now set to materialize, highlighting the importance of green electricity and hydrogen in attracting industries. The Lingen site holds strategic importance in RWE's hydrogen strategy, with plans to reach 300-MW hydrogen generating capacities by 2027. This initiative aims to help industrial companies significantly reduce their carbon emissions. Furthermore, the storage facility in Gronau-Epe will utilize two caverns for hydrogen storage, facilitating the balancing of fluctuations in hydrogen generation from renewable sources. The planned infrastructure will allow hydrogen to be supplied to industrial customers as needed. In Rostock, a 100-MW electrolyser will be established to produce green hydrogen from 2027, with a portion intended for local consumers and the remainder to be integrated into the Germany-wide hydrogen core grid. The project involves a joint venture of various companies, including ROSTOCK PORT GmbH, RheinEnergie AG, EnBW Neue Energien AG, and RWE Generation SE. The developments reflect a clear commitment to advancing the hydrogen economy and reducing carbon emissions.