(Harwich / UK) – Power producer RWE and specialty chemicals manufacturer Haltermann Carless have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a green hydrogen plant. The plant will be located at Haltermann Carless's industrial site in Harwich, an English port city northeast of London.
In Harwich, Haltermann Carless produces a range of agrochemical products and fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), according to RWE. The company wants to use the clean hydrogen to reduce its CO2 emissions and offer a wider range of sustainable products.
Feasibility studies completed
Both RWE and Haltermann Carless have completed feasibility studies for a green electrolyser at the site and work is now underway to assess both grid and water connections. “This electrolysis could not only produce green hydrogen, but also create local jobs, as well as provide significant supply chain opportunities and a sustainable fuel for industrial users in the region,” says Nicole Tang, Hydrogen Project Development Manager, RWE.
The site borders the Freeport East area. Clean energy technologies are already being promoted there with the development of the “Green Energy Hub” in Harwich (Bathside Bay), which is intended to support the large-scale production of offshore wind turbines and components. In particular, it houses RWE's operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the “Galloper” wind farm.
According to information, RWE is the largest electricity producer in Great Britain and is developing hydrogen production facilities there with a capacity of around one gigawatt. The company is targeting two gigawatts of green hydrogen electrolysis capacity in its core markets by 2030.
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RWE and Haltermann Carless are planning to build a hydrogen production plant on the specialty chemicals manufacturer's premises in Harwich. © RWE
