The Government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is the state government of Germany’s most populous federal state, headquartered in Düsseldorf. It develops and implements regional policy across economic development, energy, environment, transport, and innovation, operating within German federal law and EU regulations. The administration shapes frameworks for industrial competitiveness, climate policy, infrastructure, and research funding across the state.
NRW is one of Europe’s leading hubs for the chemical and process industries, with dense production along the Rhine-Ruhr corridor and major chemical parks in Leverkusen, Dormagen, Krefeld-Uerdingen, and Marl. The government works with industry, municipalities, and research organizations on permitting, environmental protection, grid and logistics expansion, workforce development, and technology transfer. Policy priorities relevant to chemicals include industrial decarbonization (e.g., hydrogen and ammonia, carbon management, electrification), circular economy solutions, and secure, resilient energy and raw material supply chains. It also supports regional clusters and international cooperation to accelerate innovation and the transformation of energy-intensive sectors.
