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Lubmin:
Breaking new ground.

Near the coast, in Lubmin near Greifswald, Western Pomerania, one of Europe’s most important hydrogen centres is being built. Where gas used to be supplied via the Baltic Sea pipelines, HH2E is planning to build 500 MW of electrolysers and 2,000 MWh of batteries for the annual production of 80,000 tons of green hydrogen by 2032.

2027

Approx. 40 employees based at the site.

2027

Input
capacity:
100 MW

2027

Hydrogen production:
8,000 tons
per year

2027

CO2 savings: approx. 80,000 tons per year

2032

Approx. 150 employees based at the site

2032

Electricity
connection
scalable to 1 GW

2032

Hydrogen production:
80,000 tons
per year

2032

CO2 savings: near 800,000 tons per year

Lubmin:
Insight into planning.

Promising prospects

Lubmin, a seaside resort in an attractive location with a Baltic Sea beach and beautiful sea views. One of Europe’s most important hydrogen centres is being built here.

Well-connected

The site close to the coast enables offshore and onshore energy to be optimally combined. The neighbouring substation will be used to feed in offshore energy.

Dependable supply

A connection to a gas pipeline exists; feeding of hydrogen admixture into the existing gas network is planned. Delivery to industrial customers by pipeline or lorry.

Reliable planning

Long-term power purchase agreements and partnership with the transmission system operator 50HERTZ, which connects renewable energies with the HH2E plant.

    Frequently
    asked questions.

    How exactly does electrolysis work?

    Electrolysis is a process for producing pure hydrogen, which is used as an energy carrier, in the chemical industry and in various other applications. It is particularly important for us to use electricity from renewable energy sources for electrolysis in order to produce truly ‘green’ hydrogen, which is a sustainable energy source. Alkaline electrolysis refers to a specialised process for the electrolysis of water using an alkaline solution (i.e. a basic solution) as the electrolyte. To summarise, the electrolysis of water uses an electrical energy source to break water down into its components, hydrogen and oxygen, by chemical reactions taking place at the electrodes.

    Which batteries do you use and where do they come from?

    We find the right solution for each site and emphasise sustainable, durable and resource-saving technologies. The batteries for the Lubmin and Thierbach projects, for example, come from BASF in Japan. We have a joint venture with NGK – long-lasting with German expertise.

    What restrictions will there be during construction?

    As in any construction phase, there may be traffic restrictions, for example on country roads. We try to manage these as far as possible and adapt them to the local infrastructure so that they are minimised. During subsequent operation, every HH2E plant will be a ‘quiet’ neighbour. Our contacts in the local offices can be contacted at any time to coordinate local interests during the construction phase.

    Will the construction of the site have an impact on nature?

    The HH2E plants are being built on freehold land. Naturally, we are trying to minimise the impact on nature. We owe this solely to our vision of producing in a climate-friendly and therefore nature-friendly way. For example, protected forests are preserved and the architectural concept of the projects blends in as well as possible with the surroundings.

    Would you like to know more?

    Nicole Steuer will be happy to put you in touch with the local project team. The team will also help if you are interested in our numerous job offers relating to the Lubmin project.