RWE, the energy group, has inaugurated a pilot plant in Lingen for green hydrogen production, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy practices. The plant, located at RWE's Emsland gas-fired power plant, has a capacity of 14 MW, capable of generating 270 kg of green hydrogen per hour by leveraging electricity from renewable sources. This initiative serves as a testing ground for two key electrolysis technologies - an alkaline electrolyzer from Sunfire and a PEM electrolyzer from Linde and ITM Power - to be potentially utilized in future large-scale industrial plants. Initially, the hydrogen produced will be utilized in the gas turbine fuel at the power plant, with plans to transition to refueling hydrogen-powered vehicles starting from mid-2025. The project also encompasses the development of a hydrogen filling station infrastructure and a 100 MW electrolysis plant near the pilot site, with expansion targets of up to 300 MW by 2027, as part of the 'GET H2' initiative established in 2019. This initiative aspires to construct Germany's first publicly accessible hydrogen infrastructure, with the 'GET H2 Nukleus' segment focusing on linking green hydrogen production in Lingen to industrial customers across Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. The proposed 130-kilometre hydrogen network from Lingen to Gelsenkirchen intends to set a precedent as the first regulated sector hydrogen network offering non-discriminatory access and transparent pricing. Looking forward, RWE plans to scale up its electrolysis capacity to 2 GW for green hydrogen production by 2030. Collaborating with the Westfalen Group, RWE targets the establishment of up to 70 hydrogen filling stations by the same timeframe, particularly catering to heavy commercial vehicles. RWE will supply the green hydrogen, while the Westfalen Group will oversee the setup and operation of the filling station infrastructure, signifying a joint effort towards fostering sustainable transportation solutions.