Green Hydrogen Collaboration at Måde Facility in Port Esbjerg
Key Ideas
  • Centrica Energy and European Energy signed an agreement for the Måde green hydrogen facility in Port Esbjerg, integrating wind power with green hydrogen technology.
  • The facility will produce around 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, utilizing excess heat for the local district heating network, showcasing sector coupling.
  • The collaboration emphasizes the commitment to decarbonizing key sectors through renewable energy, highlighting the potential of green fuels for a sustainable future.
  • Centrica Energy's strategy to manage renewable assets across European markets and the expertise gained from trading European energy markets contributed to the success of the agreement.
Centrica Energy and European Energy have announced a collaboration for the Måde green hydrogen facility situated in Port Esbjerg. The agreement entails Centrica Energy overseeing power production from co-located wind turbines, directing surplus power for green hydrogen production. Powered by two wind turbines from the Måde Wind Turbine Test Center with a combined capacity of 16MW, the facility will use renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis. Anticipated to generate approximately 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, European Energy has secured agreements with Port Esbjerg and an industrial gases company for offtake. Additionally, excess heat from hydrogen production will be utilized in the local district heating network, showcasing sector coupling across various domains. Both companies have expressed the importance of utilizing diverse tools like electrification and innovative solutions to decarbonize energy consumption in sectors where electrification is limited. The partnership signifies a significant step towards decarbonization in key economic sectors through the production of sustainable green fuels. Centrica Energy's focus on managing renewable and flexible assets in European markets, coupled with expertise in trading energy, played a vital role in enabling this collaboration. The shared commitment to advancing the energy transition and building a sustainable future underlines the potential of renewable energy and green hydrogen technology in fostering a greener economy.
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