Hanseatic H2 will focus on the development of decentralized electrolysis plants. The partners plan to build four standardized facilities, each with a capacity of 5 MW, at selected sites across the two regions.
The projects are designed to produce RFNBO-compliant green hydrogen, with joint marketing primarily targeting regional mobility customers. According to the companies, demand for green hydrogen has increased significantly, driven in part by regulatory improvements that have strengthened the business case for mobility applications. Hydrogen from the planned facilities is expected to be delivered by trailer.
Through Hanseatic H2, H2APEX is expanding its portfolio to include smaller-scale electrolysis plants alongside its larger projects. The company is currently developing an IPCEI-supported project in Lubmin that includes a 100 MW electrolysis plant and will contribute its experience in hydrogen facility construction and operation to the joint venture.
East Energy will contribute its long-standing expertise in renewable energy project development. The partners have defined a clear division of responsibilities, which they expect to support efficient project execution and strong economic viability. By applying recurring technical standards, Hanseatic H2 aims to accelerate planning and construction, reduce costs, and simplify the scaling of future projects. A unified technical architecture is also intended to facilitate maintenance and long-term operation.
Next steps include the formal establishment of the joint project company and the start of joint project development. The partners stated that Hanseatic H2 is intended to support the regional energy transition and contribute to the development of a scalable hydrogen infrastructure in Northern and Eastern Germany.
