The Netherlands – Uniper’s ambitious H2Maasvlakte project has received a positive assessment for the EU Innovation Fund grant application. This financial boost from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund will significantly contribute to the realization of Uniper’s visionary 100 MW green hydrogen plant.
The EU Innovation Fund, with a substantial budget of 3.6 billion euros, is committed to supporting cutting-edge technologies and initiatives that have the potential to revolutionize the energy landscape. Among the 239 applications received, 41 projects have been selected for grant awards.
Uniper’s H2Maasvlakte project focuses on hydrogen production, intending to serve as feedstock for the chemical industry, refineries, and clean mobility applications. By facilitating the decarbonization of these industrial sectors, the project holds the promise of making a substantial contribution to reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainability.
Transforming power plants
One key reason for the European Commission’s selection of Uniper’s H2Maasvlakte project lies in the company’s commitment to transforming existing fossil-based power plants into innovative green energy sites. This vision aligns perfectly with the European Commission’s goals of promoting green energy transition and fostering sustainable practices.
The H2Maasvlakte project has ambitious plans for upscaling, with its hydrogen production capacity set to grow from 100 MW to an impressive 500 MW. What’s more, the project will efficiently utilize existing infrastructure, such as electrical grid connections, to facilitate seamless expansion.
FEED study
Currently, Uniper, in collaboration with Technip Energies and Plug Power, is in the final stages of conducting a Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study for H2Maasvlakte. The outcomes of this study will play a pivotal role in Uniper’s financial investment decision (FID), scheduled for 2024. If all goes as planned, the 100 MW green hydrogen plant could be operational by the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027.
