Neuman & Esser will deliver three compressors to energy service provider EWE for one of Germany’s largest electrolyzers in Emden. The hydrogen production plant will produce green hydrogen on an industrial scale from 2027. The dry-running, horizontal, 8-crank and 5-stage compressors of size 320 are part of the essential peripherals of the plant and ensure efficient further processing of the hydrogen produced.
The hydrogen production plant in Emden is the core of the four-part “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project. With an output of 320 MW, it will be the largest plant of its kind in Germany. With Clean Hydrogen Coastline, EWE is bringing together the production, storage, transportation, and use of green hydrogen, thereby making a significant contribution to the development of a hydrogen economy in northern Germany. EWE received the funding approval for this major project as part of the European IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) program in summer 2024. EWE is currently in the detailed planning phase. At the same time, the site is being prepared for development. The deep foundations are due to start next winter, after which the buildings will be erected and the hydrogen production technology installed.
“With this order for the compressors, we are taking another step towards industrial hydrogen production. Our aim is to produce hydrogen from renewable energies where it makes sense for the system and is economically viable,” said Stefan Dohler, CEO of EWE. “With its existing grid infrastructure and the high proportion of regulated wind power, Emden offers the ideal conditions. Together with strong partners such as Neuman & Esser, we are driving forward the decarbonization of the energy system.”
