Uniper’s “Green Wilhelmshaven Electrolyser” and “Green Wilhelmshaven Terminal” selected by the European Commission for the list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI)
PCI status from EU Commission recognizes that both projects support the goal of achieving a climate-neutral European Union by 2050
Uniper’s hydrogen projects in Wilhelmshaven, the “Green Wilhelmshaven Electrolyser” and the “Green Wilhelmshaven Terminal”, have been selected by the European Commission for the list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI). With this, Uniper is part of cross-border infrastructure projects that link energy systems across EU countries.
These projects benefit from both accelerated authorisation procedures and funding, supporting the realisation of EU’s energy and climate goals. This recognition follows a rigorous application and evaluation process, with projects selected based on their significant contribution to sustainability, benefits for market integration, security of supply, competition, implementation progress, and proof of transparency.
With an electrolyser capacity of up to 1 GW, the large-scale "Green Wilhelmshaven Electrolyser" will tap into the region's renewable energy resources to boost the domestic production of green hydrogen. The "Green Wilhelmshaven Terminal" ammonia import terminal paves the way for the import of renewable ammonia by ship and the conversion and feed-in of hydrogen into the European hydrogen network on a large scale.
Both projects underscore Uniper’s commitment to achieving a climate-neutral European Union by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement goals. They form a crucial part of the trans-European energy infrastructure, facilitating the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply, competitive energy markets, energy efficiency and savings, and the development of new and renewable forms of energy. In addition, Uniper took another important step towards promoting the energy transition and local infrastructure at the end of April: the photovoltaic plant planned for a landfill site in Wilhelmshaven was awarded a “Renewable Energy Sources Act” subsidy. A 19 MWp PV plant will be built on an area of around 14 hectares and is expected to generate 16,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year.
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Uniper’s selection for the EU’s PCI list demonstrates that our Green Wilhelmshaven projects mark a significant stride toward a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. As pioneers in the hydrogen economy with over a decade of experience, our ambition is to leverage our position in gas storage and import infrastructure to contribute significantly to the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. With this significant recognition from the EU, we are poised to drive transformation not just for Uniper, but for our customers and the industry as a whole”,
Holger Kreetz, COO Uniper
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With the PCI status comes associated benefits including priority status, streamlined permit granting procedures, lower administrative costs, and eligibility for financial assistance under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in the form of grants.
Uniper remains committed to supporting companies in the decarbonization process. Green hydrogen plays a crucial role, especially in energy-intensive industries such as the steel industry. With the green projects in Wilhelmshaven and at other locations in north-west Lower Saxony, Uniper is making an important contribution both to strengthening the regions as energy locations of the future and to achieving Germany's climate targets. In addition, this recognition by the EU is a testament to Uniper’s commitment to the energy transition in the region. It is an integral part of our plan, which is firmly focused on supporting both the regions and our customers’ individual energy transition efforts.
