SAMSUNG E&A, a global energy solutions provider, announced on May 15, the launch of its groundbreaking green hydrogen production plant solution, CompassH2. Developed in collaboration with Nel, a world-renowned leader in hydrogen electrolyser technology headquartered in Norway, CompassH2 promises to deliver unparalleled performance and cost-competitiveness.

The official unveiling of CompassH2 is scheduled to take place on May 21, 2025, at the prestigious World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands.

The collaboration between SAMSUNG E&A and Nel brings together the strengths of two industry giants. By integrating Nel’s cutting-edge electrolyser technology with SAMSUNG E&A’s extensive global engineering expertise, CompassH2 is engineered to achieve optimal design and exceptional efficiency. This synergy aims to significantly reduce the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH), a key factor in accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen.

CompassH2 boasts several key highlights that set it apart:

Best System Efficiency with Optimized Design: Leveraging Nel’s market-leading electrolyser stack efficiencies and SAMSUNG E&A’s innovative system-level design, CompassH2 is designed to minimize Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and achieve the lowest possible LCOH.

System-Level Performance Guarantees: Recognizing the importance of project reliability, SAMSUNG E&A will offer system-level performance guarantees under favorable conditions, enhancing the credibility and bankability of green hydrogen projects for clients.

Comprehensive Engineering Support: SAMSUNG E&A’s dedicated project team will provide end-to-end lifecycle support, offering extensive engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from the initial design phase to final delivery.

End-to-End Solution Offering: CompassH2 represents a fully integrated solution that covers every stage of the value chain. This includes feasibility studies, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) execution, and comprehensive warranty services, seamlessly incorporating downstream processes.

Designed for scalability, CompassH2 starts with a robust base capacity of 100 megawatts, allowing for flexible expansion to meet diverse project requirements. The solution also guarantees exceptional hydrogen purity levels, adhering to the most stringent industrial standards. Furthermore, CompassH2 sets a new benchmark in energy efficiency with its world-leading production efficiency, all within a compact and efficient plant footprint for streamlined operations.

The development of CompassH2 comes at a crucial time as electrolyser-based green hydrogen production is increasingly recognized as a pivotal technology for synthesizing green ammonia, green methanol, and e-fuels. These green derivatives are essential for the broader energy transition, particularly in sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), where decarbonization efforts are rapidly gaining momentum due to tightening environmental regulations.