European Energy's first green hydrogen plant in Måde, Esbjerg, Denmark.

In Denmark, the renewable energy supplier and Power-to-X (PtX) developer European Energy A/S has officially opened its first green hydrogen plant in Måde, close to Esbjerg. The plant is European Energy's first venture into producing hydrogen using renewable energy.

Construction of the site was completed in June 2024. Following successful commissioning, the facility has begun operating with its first electrolyser, supplied by the Danish company Stiesdal.

The plant is set to be expanded with two further electrolysers, the next of which is due to be installed in 2025. Once all three electrolysers are running, the plant's total capacity will be 12 MW and its expected annual output will reach 1,500 tonnes of hydrogen.

“With operations under way in Måde, we can supply green hydrogen to the market. It proves that transforming our energy systems is not merely a distant vision – it is happening right now. European Energy is proud to be at the forefront of this change,” said European Energy chief executive Knud Erik Andersen.

Surplus heat for district heating

The green hydrogen produced at the Måde plant will be delivered to the Port of Esbjerg for one of the world's leading industrial gas companies, and in addition the surplus heat generated by the hydrogen production process will be used by DIN Forsyning, the local district heating company of Esbjerg municipality, thereby helping to decarbonise the municipality.

Centrica will act as the plant's balancing and optimisation partner, ensuring that energy use and hydrogen production are managed efficiently in order to maximise output and reduce costs.

The operation of the plant will provide valuable insight into environmentally friendly hydrogen production and into European Energy's operations.

"This plant is only the beginning. Thanks to the many lessons we have learned from designing, building and commissioning it, we will be able to cut the cost and the time required for the next plants, while improving project economics. And that is vitally important in helping to decarbonise sectors that are hard to electrify directly,” said Emil Vikjær-Andresen, European Energy EVP and head of Power-to-X.

European Energy is currently preparing to commission its green methanol plant in Kassø. It is expected to produce its first green methanol by the end of 2024.