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The stuff of the future

The Ruhr is aiming to become climate-neutral - with hydrogen as a key part of the plan.  As an emission-free energy source, H2 offers a climate-friendly solution for industry, energy supply and mobility. With robust infrastructure, high-performing companies and innovative research institutions, the Ruhr is ideally positioned to play a leading role in the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy.

 

Economic engine: The Ruhr

As a leading industrial hub, Germany's economic future is particularly dependent on the availability of sustainable energy. The Ruhr will account for more than 20% of Germany's total hydrogen demand in 2032 - more than any other region in Germany. This means that the Ruhr is essential for a strong economy in Germany.
 

The Hydrogen Metropole Ruhr

The Hydrogen Metropole Ruhr - HyMR for short - provides targeted support for companies entering the hydrogen economy. It offers access to networks from business, science and politics, can help in the search for suitable funding opportunities and project partners and creates visibility for innovative hydrogen technologies. At the same time, HyMR lobbies politically at state, federal and EU level for favourable framework conditions.

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The case in favour of the Ruhr

240 km of existing H2-Pipeline
up to 25 % of CO2 emissions in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia could be reduced by H2
14 specialised research facilities

Production and Innovation

The hydrogen economy in the Ruhr is not only growing due to strong demand, but also through the development of its own production capacities and innovative research facilities. The region is focusing on electrolysis projects, specialised research institutes and the promotion of start-ups.
 

Research & Innovation

The Ruhr benefits from a rich research landscape that supports the hydrogen ramp-up by developing innovative solutions.Fraunhofer UMSICHT is researching new electrolysis processes, while the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center,Zentrum für Brennstoffzellentechnik (ZBT), in Duisburg is developing practical applications for industry. The H2UB in Essen acts as a Europe-wide start-up accelerator that connects young companies with industry. In addition, the H2Solution Lab at the Westfälische Hochschule in Gelsenkirchen is a specialised research facility that will enable companies to develop and test hydrogen systems and components with an output of up to 1 MW from 2029.

 

H₂ production in the Ruhr

The region is continuously expanding its electrolysis capacities to produce green hydrogen. A 20 MW electrolyser from Air Liquide is already in operation in Oberhausen. Further projects are being planned: a 120 MW project in Marl and additional capacities in Essen (10 MW), Gelsenkirchen (10 MW) and Hamm (20 MW).

 

The Ruhr is already implementing

Hydrogen is no longer a vision of the future in the Ruhr. In addition to major projects in the steel and chemical industries, hydrogen is already playing a role in numerous ongoing projects:

 

The network for hydrogen in the Ruhr

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Jörn KleinelümernHead of
Hydrogen Metropole Ruhr (HyMR)
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Image credit: Sebastian Wolf for HyMR, RVR