Overview

• The 100 MW green hydrogen electrolyser at Hamburg-Moorburg remains on schedule, with construction set to begin mid-2025 after demolition completion.
• Hamburger Energiewerke confirms hydrogen production in Moorburg will start in early 2027, targeting an annual output of 10,000 tonnes.
• Demolition setbacks at Moorburg included a failed March 2025 boiler house implosion, resolved in a second attempt on April 30, with additional costs covered by the contractor.
• Statkraft has paused its Emden hydrogen projects, citing delayed profitability and market uncertainties, and is seeking external investors for potential continuation.
• Germany's hydrogen strategy and evolving EU regulations frame these developments, highlighting the challenges of scaling renewable energy infrastructure.