RWE Commissions Two 100-megawatt Hydrogen Production Plants from GET H2 in Lingen
RWE, a leading producer of electricity from renewable sources, has taken a significant step towards the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. The German energy company has ordered two 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers from Linde Engineering for its Green Hydrogen (GET H2) project in Lingen.
The first of these plants is planned to be commissioned by RWE in 2024 on the site of its gas-fired power plant in Lingen. The second plant is scheduled to start operating one year later. This move is part of RWE's ambitious plan to build a total of 300 MW of electrolyser capacity in Lingen by 2026.
RWE's COO for Hydrogen, Sopna Sury, stated that the company is determined to make a tangible contribution to the growth of the hydrogen economy. The GET H2 project, one of RWE's four hydrogen projects shortlisted for funding as Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) since May 2021, aims to establish a critical mass for building a supra-regional hydrogen infrastructure and developing a hydrogen market in Europe.
The GET H2 joint initiative, in which RWE is involved, seeks to ensure that the commissioning dates are still achievable, even if the IPCEI funding decision is delayed. RWE has placed the order for the electrolysis plants to secure the deadlines, subject to approval under state aid law.
Approval by the EU Commission under state aid law (notification) is pending for funding by the German government and the state of Lower Saxony. Delays in this approval could potentially jeopardize the completion dates. The EU Commission's decision on the state aid notification is expected to take several months.
In the event of approval, RWE plans to order two additional 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for the GET H2 project, bringing the total planned capacity in Lingen to 400 MW. RWE's "Growing Green" strategy includes plans to build at least 2 gigawatts of electrolysis capacity for green hydrogen production by 2030.
With its extensive experience in the energy sector and its commitment to renewable energy, RWE is well-positioned to provide green hydrogen to industrial customers on demand. The company's energy trading business can facilitate this, making it easier for industries to transition to green hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source.
RWE is a leading producer of electricity from renewable sources and specializes in the production and storage of green hydrogen. The company's involvement in over 30 projects worldwide at various stages of the hydrogen value chain further underscores its commitment to a sustainable future.
