Hy2gen's ATLANTIS Facility: Leading the Way in Renewable E-Methane Production in Germany
Key Ideas
- Hy2gen's ATLANTIS facility in Werlte, Germany, becomes the first site in the country to produce RFNBO-compliant e-methane under the EU's sustainability framework.
- The certification by CertifHy validates ATLANTIS's adherence to EU criteria for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin, ensuring sustainability, traceability, and low lifecycle emissions.
- Hy2gen's strategic plans include upgrading the facility with additional PEM electrolysers by 2025 to meet the increasing demand for renewable hydrogen and derivatives in Europe.
- The company has also secured a Power Purchase Agreement with a German hydropower plant to expand ATLANTIS's electrolysis capacity, enabling the supply of certified fuels to European and international markets.
Hy2gen Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of the global renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen, has achieved a significant milestone at its ATLANTIS facility in Werlte, Germany. The site has been certified by CertifHy as the first in Germany to produce RFNBO-compliant e-methane under the EU's sustainability framework for renewable fuels. This certification confirms that ATLANTIS meets all EU criteria for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin, ensuring sustainability, traceability, and low lifecycle emissions.
Hy2gen's acquisition and commercial viability enhancements at the Werlte plant have positioned it as a leader in renewable hydrogen production. The company's future plans include installing additional PEM electrolysers by the end of 2025 to cater to the growing demand for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives across Europe.
Matthias Lisson, the Managing Director of Hy2gen Deutschland GmbH, expressed pride in producing RFNBO hydrogen and e-methane molecules, highlighting the crucial role of e-methane in decarbonizing the maritime sector and supporting industrial decarbonization efforts. The RFNBO certification adds value to Hy2gen's products, assuring clients of their renewable nature and compliance with EU regulations.
In line with its expansion strategy, Hy2gen has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with a German hydropower plant to enhance the supply of renewable electricity to the ATLANTIS facility. This move will facilitate the expansion of the electrolysis capacity, allowing Hy2gen to provide certified fuels to both European and international markets. The certification and expansion at ATLANTIS are integral to Hy2gen's overarching objective of establishing industrial-scale production of RFNBOs across its global project portfolio.