A major green hydrogen project in Europe has awarded thyssenkrupp nucera, a global leader in high-efficiency electrolysis technology, a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract. The project developers will build a water electrolysis facility with an impressive capacity of approximately 600 megawatts. They will use the hydrogen produced in hard-to-abate industrial sectors, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.
Enabling Scalable Industrial Decarbonization
The customer, who has opted to remain unnamed at this stage, plans to deploy the hydrogen for industrial applications traditionally reliant on fossil fuels. These hard-to-abate sectors present major opportunities for decarbonization, and the upcoming plant could play a pivotal role in achieving regional climate goals.
Dr. Werner Ponikwar, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera, said, “Large-scale projects like this demonstrate that industry plays a central role in scaling up the hydrogen economy. The business case in Europe is viable under the right conditions – particularly when affordable green electricity aligns with reliable off-takers.” We believe our technology can make a competitive contribution.”
Toward Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication (EPF) Phase
thyssenkrupp nucera will work closely with the client to progress toward an Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication (EPF) contract in the project’s next phase. A Final Investment Decision (FID) is anticipated by 2026, which would determine the official launch of construction and operations.
Strengthening Europe’s Hydrogen Ecosystem
If realized, this would be the third large-scale hydrogen facility in the region utilizing thyssenkrupp nucera’s technology. The company is already executing:
*A 200 MW electrolysis plant for Shell in Rotterdam
*A 740 MW facility for Stegra, supporting the development of Europe’s first industrial green steel plant
As per the company press release, these projects underscore thyssenkrupp nucera’s growing role in Europe’s hydrogen infrastructure. They also highlight the company’s contribution to achieving the continent’s net-zero ambitions.
