- Last week two 5MW electrolysers were delivered to Arcelormittal Bremen as part of the northern German large-scale hydrogen project – HyBit.
- The joint project between swb, EWE and ArcelorMittal Bremen is intended to reduce CO2 emissions in steel production and mark the start of the decarbonisation of the steel industry.
The delivery took place via heavy transport from the manufacturer in Farmsum (Netherlands) to Bremen-Mittelsbüren. The delivery consisted of two separate modules that were connected together on site. The larger module consists of a container measuring 1,250 x 380 x 350 centimetres and weighs around 32 tons. This is where the actual electrolysis will take place after commissioning. The smaller, so-called utility container has the dimensions of a 40-foot container (1,219 x 244 x 259 cm) and weighs ten tons.
The two 5MW electrolysers that has now been delivered is the heart of the production of green hydrogen: desalinated water meets electrical power from renewable energy sources in the container units. The electrical voltage splits the surrounding water into oxygen and hydrogen. This process is called electrolysis.
Dr. Thomas Bünger, CEO of ArcelorMittal Flachstahl Germany, says: “Decarbonizing steel production is a long-distance race. For our plant in Bremen, another part of the journey has been completed with the electrolyser that has now been delivered. After commissioning, we will be able to use the first hydrogen in our processes. With the planned conversion of production technology in the coming years, we are resolutely driving forward the transformation together with our partners to make climate-neutral steel production possible. The political and economic framework conditions are crucial to implement rapid decarbonization.”
The foundation stone for the project was laid at the power plant site in Bremen-Mittelsbüren in April last year. Most of the individual components have now been delivered. In the next step, these are assembled into a complete electrolysis system.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
