Uniper has selected Electric Hydrogen as its exclusive partner to design a 200-megawatt electrolyser for its Green Wilhelmshaven project in Northern Germany. The initiative is a key component of Uniper's strategy to establish Wilhelmshaven as a central hub for green hydrogen production and ammonia imports, supporting Germany's broader energy transition goals.
The electrolyser will be constructed on the site of Uniper's former coal-fired power plant, utilizing renewable electricity, primarily from wind farms, to generate zero-carbon green hydrogen for industrial customers. In parallel, an ammonia import terminal will be built nearby, adjacent to an existing LNG hub operated by a Uniper subsidiary. Both facilities will connect to Germany's hydrogen backbone and underground storage infrastructure, enabling seamless integration with the country's energy network.
Electric Hydrogen began pre-front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) work for the project in October 2024. Its advanced electrolyser technology, which will be available in the European Union starting in 2026, is expected to provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for green hydrogen production.
Susanne Thöle, Uniper's director of hydrogen, emphasized the project's importance, calling it a cornerstone of Uniper's efforts to decarbonize German and European industries. Thöle expressed confidence in Electric Hydrogen as a partner aligned with Uniper's vision of making Europe's energy supply greener while maintaining security and affordability.
Electric Hydrogen CEO Raffi Garabedian described the project as a significant step toward achieving a zero-carbon future, highlighting the company's mission to make green hydrogen an economically viable alternative to fossil fuels.
