thyssenkrupp nucera, a global leader in high-efficiency electrolysis technologies, has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a major green hydrogen initiative in Europe. The planned water electrolysis facility is set to have an installed capacity of around 600 megawatts, making it one of the largest projects of its kind in the region.

The unnamed customer commissioning the project intends to utilize the green hydrogen to decarbonize hard-to-abate industrial sectors, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions. These sectors, typically reliant on fossil fuels, are considered vital targets in the broader mission to transition toward a low-carbon economy.

“This kind of large-scale project proves that industry has a crucial role in scaling up the hydrogen economy,” said Dr. Werner Ponikwar, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera. “It also shows that under the right market conditions — namely affordable renewable electricity and dependable off-takers — the hydrogen business model is viable in Europe. We are confident that our technology can deliver a competitive edge in this transformation.”

thyssenkrupp nucera will work closely with the customer during the FEED phase to further refine project parameters. The aim is to transition to an EPF (Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication) contract in the next phase of development. A Final Investment Decision (FID) is anticipated by 2026, which will determine the project's official go-ahead.

If realized, this facility will be the third large-scale hydrogen project in Europe to utilize thyssenkrupp nucera’s alkaline water electrolysis technology. The company is already advancing two significant projects in the region: a 200-megawatt plant in Rotterdam for Shell and a 740-megawatt installation for Stegra, which will support the launch of Europe’s first industrial green steel plant.

These projects underscore thyssenkrupp nucera’s expanding footprint in the clean hydrogen sector and reflect its contribution to accelerating Europe's decarbonization targets. As the continent pushes for a sustainable energy transition, such initiatives play an instrumental role in reducing emissions and boosting industrial competitiveness.

With mounting policy support and a growing emphasis on sustainable energy infrastructure, thyssenkrupp nucera’s continued involvement in large-scale hydrogen projects places it at the forefront of Europe’s clean energy transformation. The company’s technology and expertise are helping shape the green industrial landscape, providing a scalable pathway for hydrogen adoption across sectors that are otherwise difficult to decarbonize.

thyssenkrupp nucera is a global leader in providing advanced technologies for highly efficient electrolysis plants. The company brings deep expertise in the design, procurement, and construction of electrochemical facilities. With a proven track record, it has successfully implemented over 600 projects worldwide, totaling more than 10 gigawatts of installed capacity. Its chlor-alkali electrolysis plants are designed to reduce construction costs while ensuring quick, straightforward, and cost-effective installation.