- The facility was completed in June 2024 and is operational with plans to expand by 2025.
- The plant will have a total capacity of 12MW, producing 1,500 metric tonnes of hydrogen annually.
- Excess heat will be used by DIN Forsyning, aiding Esbjerg's decarbonization.
- Centrica will manage energy usage and hydrogen production for efficiency.
Facility Overview
European Energy has inaugurated its first green hydrogen facility in Måde, near Esbjerg, Denmark. This marks their initial foray into large-scale hydrogen production using renewable energy. The facility was completed in June 2024 and is now operational, featuring an electrolyser supplied by Danish company Stiesdal. Plans are underway to expand the facility with two additional electrolysers, with the next installation expected in 2025. Once fully operational, the plant will have a total capacity of 12MW and an annual production of 1,500 metric tonnes of hydrogen.
Energy and Resource Management
The green hydrogen produced will be supplied to the Port Esbjerg and a leading industrial gases company. Additionally, excess heat from the hydrogen production process will be utilized by DIN Forsyning, the local heating utility in Esbjerg municipality, contributing to the area's decarbonization efforts. Centrica will act as the facility’s balancing and optimization partner, ensuring efficient energy usage and hydrogen production to maximize output and minimize costs.
Future Developments
The operation of the Måde facility will provide European Energy with valuable insights into green hydrogen production and operations. These learnings are expected to reduce costs and time for future projects while improving project economics. This is crucial for decarbonizing industries that are challenging to electrify directly. European Energy is also in the commissioning phase of its Kassø green methanol facility, which is anticipated to produce its first green methanol by the end of 2024.
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