The image on top shows the 300 MW H2 Nukleus project in Lingen.
Green Hydrogen (RFNBO) is produced from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, and plays an indispensable role in the energy transition. Why is green hydrogen so important? Because this energy carrier is a clean and versatile material and can serve as fuel for energy-intensive processes. Moreover, hydrogen can be stored, making it available at any time.
Green hydrogen is produced via electrolysis: a process in which water (H2O) is split into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) using electricity. If this electricity is generated by renewable sources such as solar or wind energy, it is considered green hydrogen. No CO2 is released during its production. This makes green hydrogen a fully sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The challenge? Producing green hydrogen at scale.
At RWE, we are fully committed to developing sustainable value chains based on green hydrogen. From production and storage to the distribution of hydrogen:
Our goal? A future where hydrogen plays a central role in a carbon-neutral energy supply.
What is hydrogen used for? Green hydrogen is particularly suitable for sectors where there are few to no sustainable alternatives:
Green hydrogen provides the solution where electrification is not feasible.
Europe aims to develop its own electrolysis capacity to reduce dependence on imported energy. Achieving this goal requires efficient and scalable solutions. RWE plays a key role in this transition by actively participating in a range of hydrogen projects focused on delivering high efficiency and measurable impact.
With our technological expertise and practical experience, we are committed to the large-scale production of green hydrogen and accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy supply.
Discover below how our projects contribute to achieving the European Hydrogen targets.
Next to the Magnum power plant in Eemshaven, RWE is developing the OranjeWind Electrolyser project. The project comprises the development and construction of a large-scale electrolysis plant that will convert offshore wind energy landing at Eemshaven into green hydrogen for industry and the transport sector.
RWE has been active in Eemshaven for many years. This means that existing activities and infrastructure can be utilised, creating valuable synergies for the development of the electrolysis plant.
The required permits for the OranjeWind project have been granted, and SDE++ funding has been awarded.
| Capacity | Approximately 100 MW |
| CO2 emissions | Approximately 75,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided |
| Permits | Granted |
| Funding | SDE++ funding granted |
At Conversion Park II on Rotterdam’s Tweede Maasvlakte, RWE is developing the MaasH2 project. This is a large-scale electrolyser that will produce green hydrogen for industry and the transport sector.
MaasH2 is part of the hydrogen projects RWE is developing in the Netherlands, alongside initiatives in Eemshaven and Zeeland. The facility will supply a significant amount of green hydrogen produced using renewable energy. In doing so, the project will contribute to a substantial reduction in CO₂ emissions.
Green hydrogen plays an important role in the energy transition. It provides sustainable solutions for applications in industry and mobility and also creates opportunities for customers seeking to make their products or processes more sustainable and obtain certification.
| Capacity | Approximately 300 MW |
| CO2 emissions | Approximately 200,0000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided |
| Permit | Grand |
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In the port of Vlissingen, RWE is developing the ScheldeH2 project. This is a large-scale electrolysis plant that will convert offshore wind energy landing at Vlissingen into green hydrogen for industry and the transport sector.
| Capacity | Approximately 200 MW |
| CO2 emissions | Approximately 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided |
| Permit | Applied for |
RWE operates according to clear sustainability principles:
Wondering how hydrogen can help your sector move forward? Or do you want to invest in a sustainable, carbon-free future?
Contact us and discover the possibilities of green hydrogen for your organisation.