The German energy company RWE (Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk) has recently begun the commissioning process of Europe’s largest green hydrogen production facility.
The plant is located in Lingen, in western Germany, and, as reported by international media, this is the first phase of the GET H₂ Nukleus project. The first phase includes a 100 MW electrolyzer, while the total planned capacity of the facility is 300 MW.
The first phase is expected to begin commercial operation in 2026, while the completion of the entire facility is planned for 2027. Once finished, the plant will be almost twice the size of the currently largest hydrogen facility in Europe.
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The green hydrogen, under a long-term contract, will be supplied to TotalEnergies in eastern Germany, and a new 600-kilometer hydrogen network is being constructed for this purpose. From 2030 onwards, approximately 30,000 tons are planned to be delivered annually.
The refinery in Leuna, operated by TotalEnergies, currently produces hydrogen mainly from fossil fuels. The goal of the project is to replace this fossil-based hydrogen with green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis using renewable energy, thereby significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.
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