- 100 MW input capacity by 2025, scalable to 1 GW by 2030, with a 200 million euro investment for the first phase.
- Production targets are 6,000 tonnes/year of green hydrogen by 2025, increasing to 60,000 tonnes by 2030.
- Construction starts in 2023, with commissioning planned for 2025 and the second stage by 2030.
- Total investment could exceed 1 billion euros.
Project Overview
HH2E AG and the Swiss MET Group are partnering to develop one of Europe's largest green hydrogen production plants in Lubmin, Germany. The project will feature a power-to-X plant with an initial capacity to produce 6,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2025, scalable to over 60,000 tonnes by 2030.
Investment and Timeline
The first phase, with a 100 MW input capacity, will require an investment of approximately 200 million euros. Construction is set to begin in 2023, with commissioning planned for 2025. The second phase aims to expand capacity to 1 GW by 2030, with total investment potentially exceeding 1 billion euros.
Technology and Production
The plant will utilize a 50 MW alkaline electrolyser combined with a 200 MWh high-capacity battery to ensure constant green hydrogen production, even with variable renewable energy input. Long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) will secure renewable power from regional wind and solar farms.
Strategic Importance
The project is strategically located near wind and solar farms, leveraging existing infrastructure from a former nuclear power plant. It aims to contribute significantly to Germany's energy transition and CO2 reduction goals, with potential to avoid over 800,000 tonnes of direct CO2 emissions annually.
Local and Regional Impact
Local officials, including the mayor of Lubmin and the Minister of Economics and Energy of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, have expressed strong support for the project. They highlight its potential to provide affordable green energy to regional industries, logistics companies, and the maritime economy, enhancing the area's competitive advantage.
