- A hydrogen-ready gas turbine with 800 MW capacity is planned in Werne, Germany.
- Completion is targeted by 2030.
- Ansaldo Energia and Tecnicas Reunidas are handling the planning.
- The plant will initially use a fuel mix with at least 50% hydrogen.
Project Overview
RWE is planning to build a hydrogen-ready combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant with a nominal capacity of around 800 megawatts at the Gersteinwerk site in Werne, Germany. This initiative is part of RWE's strategy to support the coal phase-out by 2030.
Consortium and Planning
An Italian-Spanish consortium, consisting of Ansaldo Energia and Tecnicas Reunidas, has been commissioned to plan the project. The planning approval process is already underway, which is a prerequisite for the project's implementation once an investment decision is made.
Government and Regulatory Framework
The German government is expected to create a regulatory framework for tendering hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants. RWE intends to participate in these tenders. The Gersteinwerk plant could be located near a future hydrogen transport pipeline, according to recent plans for hydrogen infrastructure in Germany.
Timeline and Future Operations
According to current planning, the Werne plant could start producing electricity by 2030. Initially, the plant will use a fuel mix with at least 50% hydrogen, with the intention to run entirely on hydrogen at a later stage.
