H2EART

Country
Germany

H2EART is a large-scale cross-border Hydrogen Valley linking the Netherlands and Germany. It integrates renewable hydrogen production, infrastructure, and diverse end-use sectors to accelerate decarbonisation. By combining decentralised systems, digital innovation, and backbone connectivity, H2EART delivers measurable CO₂ reductions, strengthens energy security, and provides a scalable blueprint for Europe’s hydrogen economy.

Lead developer Foundation demo
Project partner

Overarching / General

Foundation Demo and 59 partners

H2 production

Foundation Demo and 59 partners

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

Foundation Demo and 59 partners

H2 end use

Foundation Demo and 59 partners

Locations
Germany | Munster
Netherlands | enschede

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

13,700 H2 tons/year

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

380.00 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

520 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Grid - 380.00 MW

H2 production

Alkaline water (ALK) electrolyser – 190.00 MW Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser – 190.00 MW

H2 Storage

Artificial Other

H2 transport

Pipeline Trucking

H2 distribution for mobility

350 bar (for cars and similar vehicles) 700 bar (for trucks and similar vehicles)

End use

Mobility

Road

Energy

Stationary fuel cells for distributed generation Hydrogen supply for injection into gas grid Other

Industry

Refineries Chemical industry (incl. fertilizer production) Steel industry Other

Project timeline

Planned timeline

Q1 2027 Project initiated
Q3 2027 Concept study completed
Q1 2028 Feasibility study completed
Q2 2028 FEED completed
Q4 2028 Final Investment Decision taken
Q1 2029 Construction started
Q1 2031 In operations