Hydrogen for industry: the GET H2 Nukleus project
The GET H2 Nucleus project, a collaboration between bp, Evonik, Nowega, OGE, and RWE Generation, connects hydrogen production in Lingen with industrial customers in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. Since August 2026, the first hydrogen from Lingen has been reaching the Marl Chemical Park via a pipeline network approximately 120 kilometers long. The hydrogen is produced by electrolysis using electricity from renewable energy sources and replaces hydrogen produced from fossil fuels at the chemical park.
RWE plans to commission 200 MW of electrolysis capacity by the end of 2026 and expand this to a total of 300 MW in 2027. The project integrates production, transportation, and industrial use, thereby laying the groundwork for the further ramp-up of hydrogen production. The pipelines are part of Germany’s core hydrogen network and are intended to connect additional customers, storage facilities, and import options in the future.