- Chancellor Scholz visited Industriepark Höchst on August 9.
- Hesse's first hydrogen filling station for passenger trains will be operational by the end of 2022.
- Ineratec plans to produce 3,500 metric tons of synthetic kerosene annually starting in 2023.
- Industriepark Höchst produces 50 million cubic meters of hydrogen annually.
Chancellor Scholz's Visit
On August 9, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Industriepark Höchst in Frankfurt am Main to learn about hydrogen technology developments. Infraserv Höchst’s Managing Director, Joachim Kreysing, guided the tour, showcasing Hesse’s first hydrogen filling station for passenger trains, which will fuel the world’s largest fleet of fuel cell trains by the end of the year.
Hydrogen Technology and Energy Independence
Chancellor Scholz emphasized the importance of hydrogen technology for sustainable and energy-independent mobility. He noted that hydrogen use is already a reality at Industriepark Höchst, not just a future concept.
Role of the Chemical Industry
Kreysing highlighted the chemical industry's role in innovation and sustainable energy solutions, mentioning that Industriepark Höchst produces 50 million cubic meters of hydrogen annually. He stressed the need to connect the Rhine-Main Region to the planned transnational hydrogen pipeline system to address future energy and mobility challenges.
Synthetic Kerosene Production
Tim Böltken, Managing Director of Ineratec GmbH, presented a power-to-liquid project at Industriepark Höchst. Starting in 2023, Ineratec will produce up to 3,500 metric tons of synthetic kerosene and chemical feedstocks annually using biogenic carbon dioxide from the park. These electrofuels aim to replace fossil fuels and develop climate-neutral mobility solutions for aviation and shipping.
