We intelligently link the sectors to pave the way towards climate neutrality in 2050
Setting the pace in hydrogen: We are active worldwide along the entire value chain and are running major projects in Germany, Sweden, UK and the Netherlands to establish hydrogen as a mainstay of future energy supply. To this end we are developing and implementing hydrogen projects across Europe in the areas of production, transport, storage and application. While hydrogen can be produced in a variety of ways, power-to-gas technology (which we have been pioneering since 2013) is the driving force behind converting green electrons into green molecules, which is key to decarbonizing particularly hard-to-reduce industries.
Long-standing expertise in global procurement: Due to rising demand, Europe has to cover a large part of its requirements through imports. To this end, we are developing import sources for Germany and Europe worldwide. We are excellently positioned to support Europe supply clean energy and build a strong commercial position in the global hydrogen economy.
Part of a national and European hydrogen movement: In national and European associations, we work together to drive hydrogen innovation and establish the hydrogen economy in Europe.
Our projects will shape the European hydrogen market
We develop hydrogen projects from pilot plant to market maturity and establish Energy Transformation Hubs.
We investigate in several technologies
Our goal: to produce sustainable hydrogen and enable an integrated energy transition
As a true enabler of sectoral integration, hydrogen makes an indispensable contribution to the energy transition. In particular, sectors that cannot decarbonize their processes based on green electricity alone (e.g. steel and refineries, aviation and shipping) will be supported by the use of hydrogen on their way to reducing emissions.
Various technologies are available to produce carbon-free and low-carbon hydrogen or, in a second process step, even hydrogen derivatives such as e-fuels and green methanol.
- Blue and turquoise hydrogen are produced from natural gas without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere. This hydrogen production can therefore be described as CO2-neutral.
- Power-to-gas (PtG) technology is used for the production of green hydrogen. The conversion of 100% electricity from renewable sources (e.g. wind and solar energy) into hydrogen by electrolysis has the additional advantage that large quantities of green electricity can be stored in the form of green molecules. Hydrogen thus makes renewable energy storable for the long term and solves a core problem of the energy transition: Storing large amounts of energy allows for consistent consumption, which is critical for many industries. Hydrogen provides energy when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining.
Since 2013, we have been pioneering Power-to-Gas with three successful pilot plants.
Our Power-to-Gas pilot plants
As a pioneer in the field of power-to-gas, we commissioned power-to-gas pilot plants in Germany at an early stage in order to further develop the potential of converting wind power into hydrogen and synthetic methane.
PtG Hamburg
2015 - 2022
PEM Electrolysis
Testing of an alternative electrolysis process: proton exchange membrane electrolysis (PEM). The advantages are lower energy losses and purer hydrogen
Goals: Feed into local distribution grid, utilisation of PEM, business development
Key facts
Power of 1,5 MW
Hydrogen production of 290 Nm3/h
De-commissioned after very good results
PtG Falkenhagen
Store & GO Methanation
2013/2018 - 2023
Alkaline Electrolysis
Internationally first demonstration plant for storing wind power in the natural gas grid. Expansion by a methanation plant to explore novel storage concepts
Goals: Feed into ONTRAS grid, process chain demonstration, testing new technologies
Key facts
Power of 2 MW
Hydrogen production of 360 Nm3/h
Synthetic Natural Gas production of 57 Nm3/h
De-commissioned after very good results
OKG Hydrogen Plant
since 1992
Alkaline Electrolysis
The hydrogen is produced with electricity from the nuclear power plant and water from the nuclear power plant’s own water plant
Goals: Cooling the Nuclear Reactor, reducing the amount of oxygen in the water
Key facts
Power of 0,7 MW
Hydrogen production of 143 Nm3/h
Events to meet us
Hannover Messe
Hannover, Germany
22nd–26th April 2024
About the event: At the Hannover Messe, the most important international industrial trade fair, companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector jointly present solutions for a high-performance and sustainable industry. More than 4,000 companies act as a networked industrial ecosystem and show how climate neutrality can be achieved through electrification, digitalization, and automation.
Innovation Zero Congress
London, UK
30th April–1st May 2024
About the event: Innovation Zero is the UK's largest sustainability conference, providing a meeting place for announcements, partnerships, deals and collaborations for those developing, producing, deploying, and funding low carbon solutions. The aim: to accelerate meaningful action towards a low carbon economy and society.
World Hydrogen Summit
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
13th–15th May 2024
About the event: The World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition is the largest, highest-profile global hydrogen event, bringing together EU policymakers and Dutch industry stakeholders. With its ongoing commitment and partnerships, the event creates a global springboard for hydrogen business and enabling project development.
BDEW-Kongress
Berlin, Germany
5th–6th June 2024
About the event: The energy industry has been working towards a climate-neutral future for years: in cooperation with politicians, industry and other stakeholders, the aim is to build on previous successes, continue this ambitious path and find ways to successfully implement the ambitious goals together. This link between politics and practice will be strengthened at the BDEW Congress 2024.
Handelsblatt Wasserstoff-Gipfel
Essen, Germany
12nd–13th June 2024
About the event: The hydrogen economy is experiencing a rapid upswing that opens many opportunities, but also brings hurdles. How the successful market ramp-up of hydrogen can be shaped and other questions will be discussed at the Handelsblatt Hydrogen Summit. The events bring together key players from politics, research and industry and provide food for thought to solve the industry's pressing challenges.
Investing in Green Hydrogen
London, UK
2nd–3rd September 2024
About the event: Investing in Green Hydrogen (IGH2024) is the global summit that brings together the world's hydrogen visionaries. Over 800 senior-level decision makers, including policy makers, hydrogen developers, investors, buyers, and suppliers from more than 55 countries will come together in London to exchange ideas.
World Hydrogen Week
Copenhagen, Denmark
30th September–4th October 2024
About the event: With its ambitious goal to become the world's first carbon-neutral city by 2025, Copenhagen is the perfect backdrop for World Hydrogen Week: the largest community of 3,500 experienced hydrogen experts will come together at World Hydrogen Week 2024 in the spirit of knowledge sharing, innovation, and networking, with the goal of achieving a net-zero economy.
BDI-Klimakongress
Berlin, Germany
15th October 2024
About the event: The BDI Climate Congress is the platform for the dialog on transformation. It is one of the most important conferences on the future of industrial society in Germany. What has been achieved in recent years, what needs to be done? All responsible players from politics, civil society, business, and science are invited to participate constructively in the search for solutions.
We are part of national and European hydrogen movements
We are actively involved in a number of hydrogen-related associations and initiatives to shape a successful future of hydrogen and to promote decarbonization. Doing this we are increasing awareness and acceptance of hydrogen Europe wide.
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