NEUMAN & ESSER Builds Compressor for Large Electrolyzer in Emden
Another milestone has been reached in the “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project: energy service provider EWE has awarded NEUMAN & ESSER with the compressor technology for one of Germany's largest electrolyzers in Emden. The hydrogen production plant with an output of 320 megawatts will produce green hydrogen on an industrial scale from 2027. The three compressors that have now been commissioned are part of the essential peripherals of the plant and ensure efficient further processing of the hydrogen produced. These are dry-running, horizontal, 8-crank and 5-stage compressors of size 320.
"With this order for the compressors, we are taking another step towards industrial hydrogen production. Our aim is to produce hydrogen from renewable energies where it makes sense for the system and is economically viable. With its existing grid infrastructure and the high proportion of regulated wind power, Emden offers the ideal conditions. Together with strong partners such as NEUMAN & ESSER, we are driving forward the decarbonization of the energy system," emphasizes Stefan Dohler, CEO of EWE AG.
By awarding the contract to NEUMAN & ESSER, EWE is relying on experienced industrial expertise. "We are delighted about the trust placed in us by EWE and the opportunity to be involved in this forward-looking project. The development of a high-performance compressor solution for the electrolyzer in Emden shows how important innovative technology is for the success of the hydrogen economy. Together we are actively shaping the future of energy," says Jens Wulff, Managing Director of NEUMAN & ESSER Deutschland.
Electrolysis Emden - Key Project of the Hydrogen Strategy
The hydrogen production plant in Emden is the core of the major four-part “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project. With an output of 320 megawatts, it will be the largest plant of its kind in Germany. With Clean Hydrogen Coastline, EWE is bringing together the production, storage, transportation and use of green hydrogen, thereby making a significant contribution to the development of a hydrogen economy in northern Germany. EWE received the funding approval for this major project as part of the European IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) program in summer 2024. EWE is currently in the detailed planning phase. At the same time, the site is being prepared for development. The deep foundations are due to start next winter, after which the buildings will be erected and the hydrogen production technology installed. The plants will produce green hydrogen on an industrial scale from 2027.
EWE awarded NEUMAN & ESSER the first compressor contract as part of the hydrogen ramp-up back in March 2025 - for the hydrogen storage project in Huntorf (Wesermarsch). The award of a further compressor to the family business NEUMAN & ESSER is a logical continuation of this development.
With the “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project and the 320-megawatt hydrogen generation plant in Emden, EWE is strengthening the regional economy and securing the future viability of the energy supply. At the same time, the energy service provider is actively shaping the energy transition.