Millions in funding for hydrogen projects in NRW – revolutionary opportunities for industry and the energy sector

The future of the hydrogen economy in North Rhine-Westphalia

The hydrogen economy in North Rhine-Westphalia is receiving a decisive boost through the funding decisions for the IPCEI projects GETH2 and GreenMotionSteel. The federal and state governments are investing a total of 374 million euros in these projects, which will enable a total investment of around 800 million euros.

Why is the hydrogen economy important?

Green hydrogen is a key element for the transformation of Industry and Energy industry towards climate neutrality. Minister Neubaur emphasizes that the promotion of these projects will help to attract massive private investment and strengthen the entire hydrogen value chain - production, transport and storage. The hydrogen economy is an essential building block for successful climate protection and the energy supply of the future.

GETH2 and GreenMotionSteel: The projects in detail

GreenMotionSteel

The GreenMotionSteel project plans to build a 120 MW electrolysis plant in the Marl Chemical Park in the Emscher-Lippe region. The large-scale industrial production of green hydrogen is intended to build a European hydrogen infrastructure. The special technology of the electrolyzer is based on an innovative "Silyzer 300" technology.

GETH2

GETH2 is the first building block for the development of a European hydrogen network. Hydrogen cavern storage facilities and pipelines are being built in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony to efficiently supply industry with hydrogen. The companies involved are striving for a high-performance European hydrogen value chain.

North Rhine-Westphalia as a pioneer in the hydrogen revolution

Minister Neubaur underlines the pioneering role of North Rhine-Westphalia in the development of a pan-European hydrogen network. Cooperation across borders and a holistic view of the energy transition are crucial for success. The state is already planning to operate the first hydrogen pipelines by 2025 at the latest and is supporting numerous companies in the use of hydrogen in industry.

Outlook: Import concept and international cooperation

In order to meet the long-term demand for hydrogen, North Rhine-Westphalia is planning to set up its own electrolysis projects and import hydrogen. International cooperation and the expansion of infrastructure are key levers in this process. The MWIKE will soon present an import concept for hydrogen.

Support from the control center H2.North Rhine-Westphalia

The hydrogen control center H2.NRW is the central contact point for all players in the hydrogen economy in North Rhine-Westphalia. It supports companies, municipalities, infrastructure operators and other stakeholders in the implementation of hydrogen projects.

For further information on the structure of the hydrogenBusiness in NRW visit the website www.wirtschaft.nrw/wasserstoff.